Lead Commissioning Specialist - Controls

Relocation authorized: National/International - Family. Full-time telework with long-term assignment to the project site in Cheyenne, WY. Position contingent upon project award.

About the role

The Startup I&C Lead assists the Commissioning Manager in managing and supervising the Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Commissioning, Startup, and initial operation (CSU) activities for a large Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) project in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The candidate may begin in the Reston, VA home office to support planning before relocating to the field for project mobilization.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of project estimates.
• Coordinates startup-related engineering, construction, and client activities, both in the office and at the jobsite during startup, operations, maintenance, or testing.
• Directs the preparation of portions of or assists in the preparation of operations manuals.
• Conducts execution planning for assigned scope through scoping, plans, procedures, schedules, and budgets.
• Sets up progress reporting framework for scope area and reviews on an ongoing basis, taking proactive course corrections as necessary.
• Develops and evaluates plans and criteria within the discipline or specialty for a variety of project activities, interpreting new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data.
• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned engineers, estimates staffing needs, schedules, and assigns work to meet completion dates.
• Provides technical advice and counsel on specific assignments, resolving technical questions in the area of specialty.
• Prepares system testing and turnover documentation.
• Assists the training group in developing training program material for classroom and on-the-job training of client personnel.
• Prepares system preoperational test procedures for assigned systems.
• Completes testing per Bechtel Standard Test and Commissioning Procedures (STCP), Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPP), pre-op procedures, and other specific procedures.
• Prepares preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for maintaining equipment post-commissioning.
• Applies knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, and design criteria pertinent to I&C systems, to develop test plans and procedures.
• Performs I&C work in accordance with corporate procedures and guidance.
• Uses interpersonal skills to interact closely and frequently with client management and operations and maintenance personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant field.
• 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
• Relevant experience in delivering large-scale combined cycle power projects.
• Broad working knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and facilities’ operations criteria pertinent to the activities supervised.
• Knowledge and experience with commissioning behind-the-meter power generation; integration of power facilities in a data center environment is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of administrative practices including cost and scheduling.
• Ability to lead in a team environment, motivating and supporting others.
• Demonstrated expert understanding of CSU core processes and procedures.
• Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement, and construction functions and general business techniques.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present CSU information to management and clients.
• Familiarity with OEMs’ turbine controls, vibration monitoring, safety systems, and DCS.
• Proficiency in control valve calibration and familiarity with various communication protocols.
• Proficient in loop checking and validation.

Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to support employees, including:

• Career advancement opportunities.
• Programs to enhance company culture.
• Time to recharge and maintain work-life balance.