Bechtel Corporation · 9 hours ago
Electrical Specialist Lead
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in project management and construction services, and they are seeking an Electrical Specialist Lead for the Louisiana LNG project. In this role, you will oversee the electrical systems, coordinate testing activities, and ensure successful project execution by collaborating with various teams and managing project deliverables.
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Responsibilities
The Electrical Specialist Lead has the overall responsibility for the electrical systems of LALNG Project. This includes coordinating with other disciplines and organizations to prepare and execute a plan to complete all electrical testing activities including component level, system level and integrated facility level testing
Development of documentation for system testing and turnover including scoping of drawings and Setroute
Support the development of Advanced Work Packages for Electrical Precommissioning and Commissioning testing activities during home office assignment
Participating in development of the project startup manual, preparing system preoperational testing procedures and integrated system/unit test procedures and other similar required documents
Represent CSU function during review of project designs and make recommendation of changes to design so that projects are safe during entire startup operation
Prepare, award and administer specialty subcontracts as required to support commissioning activities (i.e.: meter and relay calibration, etc.)
Provide On the Job training of client personnel if required by the contract
Provide input to engineering on revisions required to system descriptions, vendor operating and maintenance manuals, etc. based on review of documents during development of the preoperational test procedures and executing of the commissioning to ensure all such documents are consistent
Prepare detailed startup plans for the project Precommissioning and commissioning activities
Monitor and maintain the applicable Precommissioning and commissioning schedule and budget accounts
Direct, conduct and participate in system turnover walkdowns, both Construction and Client turnovers, including development, tracking and resolution of punch list items related to electrical equipment
Work hours as required, including shiftwork, overtime, weekends and holidays as necessary to support the project program
Perform other duties as directed in support of project activities
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Minimum of 7 years prior experience in Precommissioning, Commissioning, Startup or facility Operations including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position
A thorough understanding of the physical processes associated with Mining and Extraction facilities and the associated process equipment (e.g., centrifuges, compressors, mixers, conveyers, pumps, etc.), and the control philosophies associated with these
Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, and design criteria pertinent to utility scale electrical systems such as ANSI/IEEE C50, IEEE C57, IEEE 115, NETA Guidelines, et to development of test plans and procedures
Must be able to read and understand/interpret electrical schematic, SLDs, wiring, instrument loops& mechanical PFD drawings
Technical knowledge of startup, operation, maintenance, or testing and troubleshooting
Knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of both engineering and startup methods, and application of computers to engineering problems
Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces
Some lifting may be required
Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress)
Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.)
Preferred
Minimum of 2 years' experience in Precommissioning, Commissioning or Process Operation of Mining and Extraction facilities a plus, not required
Computer literate in Bechtel systems a plus (Setroute, Teamworks etc)
Prior experience with Bechtel startup processes and procedures, plus managed/supervised startup activities on one or more large scale project(s)
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Advancing careers
Delivering programs to enhance our culture
Providing time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
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