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Kiewit · 1 day ago

Commissioning Manager - Power

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Kiewit is a leading construction and engineering company specializing in the oil, gas, and chemical markets. The Commissioning/Start-Up Manager will oversee assigned projects, ensuring the execution of commissioning activities while maintaining safety, quality, and timeliness. This role involves managing teams, developing procedures, and coordinating with various stakeholders to meet project objectives.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Key role in directing a team to develop the test & commissioning procedures

Manage & supervise the commissioning of various utility, process, control, electrical, fire and gas, safety systems, etc

Work closely with various stakeholders including the Project Manager, Engineering Managers, and the Construction Team to provide subject-matter expert advice and leadership

Responsible for functionally developing, managing and delivering the means and methods of the commissioning execution strategy, schedule, and cost

Lead & direct all commissioning activity for a project including the lead staff position responsible for and directing all commissioning activities at the site

Ensures best practices by developing and implementing turnover, pre-commissioning, commissioning, preservation and maintenance processes and systems considering, including: contractual requirements, project, and construction schedule, reliability, maintenance, materials management, change management, permitting and EPA requirements

Establishes system boundaries, scopes of work, and turnover / commissioning execution plans

Communicates turnover / commissioning roles and scope for members of design and construction teams; understands the commissioning test plans/protocols, and coordinates and/or attends design, construction and operability reviews to meet project deadlines while continually monitoring critical path and prepare schedule impact reports for project management

Provide input on as-built drawing preparation and fleet management documentation

Be involved & participate in vendor supplier, and/or subcontractor meetings to resolve issues

Proactively assess progress, completion forecasts and provides solutions to mitigate schedule delays or optimize project completion

Planning and scheduling for owner interfaces

Track and report budget expenditures against projected budget

Lead and promote company and site safety policies

Hold and/or attend daily safety meetings

Lead and participate in field audits at critical milestone periods, LOTO, and turnover documentation

Review and sign all time cards and requisitions charged against the commissioning budget

Review and supervise test procedures and coordinates testing activities

Supervise Commissioning database maintenance, drawing updates, and track all engineering documents for turnover packages

Ensure availability of spare parts and consumables for initial systems operation

Hold daily, weekly, and monthly progress meetings and issues timely reports

Evaluate test results

Responsible for communication to the district office for additional field support

Assist in development of technical specifications for site administered contracts

Train and develops personnel

Promote and insist on good housekeeping in the office and on the project site

Promote and ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, ANSI and other Safety requirements

Qualification

Commissioning experiencePower project experienceProcess technology knowledgeEngineering degreePLC control systemsSafety complianceTeam leadershipTechnical documentationEffective communication

Required

Should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or, 10 to 15 years of equivalent work experience

5+ years of CSU experience, including one previous assignment in a Senior CSU Leadership Role

Strong Knowledge of process technology and the technical principles related to Power, Combined Cycle, or Simple Cycle plants

Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools

Understanding of Flow Measurement, Engineering practices, design methods & calculations

Knowledge of PC, Windows, Office Software and IT implementation background

Power Industry Safety Standards and requirements

Capable to Read, interpret & prepare applicable technical information

Knowledge and maintenance of PLC and PC based control systems

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Preferred

Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 10 years of prior experience working on Power Projects

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Company

Kiewit

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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