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Craig Technologies · 1 day ago

Commissioning Engineer

Cape Canaveral, FL

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $155K/yr

8+ years exp

Craig Technologies is a company supporting NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2 testing and commissioning program. The Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for supporting instrumentation testing activities, coordinating joint testing activities, and ensuring compliance with design verification requirements set by NASA.

Information TechnologyManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The CS Specialist will provide support for I&CS deliverables and development of commissioning plans, procedures, test matrixes, and temporary Allen Bradley PLC Configurations (including but not limited to basic I/O sequencing, Temporary Databases & HMI graphics, and ModbusTCP/IP address lists) for instrumentation and control system test activities

During the design phase of the project, principal responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Perform revisions to existing scoped drawings, subcontract packages, site-specific test plans, procedures, and detailed schedules

Prepare Advanced Work Packages (AWP), development of specific Instrument Inspection & Test Records (ITPs)

Prepare Test Matrices to support Instrument ITR assignments within TeamWorks / Completions database

Support the balance of engineering design, through interface meetings, engineering & supplier design and procurement documentation reviews

Assist with determining, Spare Parts and support the development and expediting of required purchase requisitions (FMR’s.)

Provide input to Engineering for system and equipment drawings, system testing and demonstration requirements matrices, 3-D model, vendor drawings and manuals, and other documentation

Prepare detailed startup test plans, procedures, and work packages for assigned system commissioning activities, integrating all discipline activities into these plans and in close coordination with NASA/Comet engineering teams

Prepare Instrument specific Test Work Packages. Prepare specific Instrument Installation Inspection Records

Prepare Instrument Calibration Requirements and perform Field Level Instrument Installation Inspections, Calibrations and Functional Tests

Apply knowledge of NASA, industry, and regulatory standards and specifications for development of Instrument test plans and project-specific procedures

Support design reviews and functional activities

Perform subsystem walkdowns and manage closeout of punch list items

Prepare Job Hazzard Assessment (JHAs) and Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA’s)

Prepare work permits

Support turnover package development (AWPs) and formal subsystem handover activities

Perform ML2 Instrument testing, commissioning, and startup activities. This will require coordinating with NASA, Engineering, Construction, and other Commissioning disciplines to complete all required testing

Prepare system testing and turnover documentation including scoped documents, test records, test procedures and other required documents

Complete testing per Craig Technologies Corporate Standard Test and Commissioning Procedures (STCP) and Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPP), project-specific, and other procedures

Review and approve completed test records, data sheets, procedures etc. to fully document testing activities performed by I/CS team, including subcontractors and technical advisors

Coordinate with and provide directions to supplier Technical Advisors (TA) to complete commissioning of vendor supplied equipment

Monitor supplier TA activities to ensure proper time charging (i.e. ensure Craig Technologies is not charged for TA time spent addressing vendor issues). Plan work accordingly and control the expenditure of TA time to stay within the budget constraints for each PO

Report and document work activities on a daily basis, in accordance with applicable procedures

Provide input and updates to the I&CS Lead to support project schedules, QURR, EVMS and other progress tracking tools

Prepare required design change and non-conformance documents in accordance with Craig Technologies procedures as required to document as-built conditions and/or properly resolve deficiencies

Supervise field manual craft as required to perform assigned tasks; monitor and control craft performance and be accountable for performance of the craft against the budget

Participate in system turnover walkdowns for both Construction turnovers and Customer handovers; initiate, track and resolve punch list items for assigned areas of responsibility

Perform startup and commissioning work in accordance with applicable project specific and corporate procedures and guidance

Use well-developed interpersonal skills to interact closely and frequently with customer, operations, and maintenance personnel while maintaining a level of commercial awareness that does not create adverse exposure to the project’s financial and schedule positions

Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Craig Technologies Standard Applications (Setroute, Unifier, TeamWorks etc.) in the execution of work assignments. Develop Instrument Calibration specifications / requirements

Perform other duties as directed in support of project activities

Work hours as required, including shiftwork, overtime, nightshift weekends and holidays as necessary to support the project; Overtime will be limited to meet NASA policy. Expected duration of assignment is approximately 1.5 year

Qualification

Instrumentation testingCommissioning experiencePLC configurationEngineering degreeSafety standards knowledgeOral communicationWritten communicationTeam collaborationProject management

Required

US Citizenship is Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related field and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years related experience which may include commissioning, testing, engineering, operations, maintenance, industry, or military experience with at least 9 years of testing and commissioning experience

A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in testing, calibrations, system startup, and commissioning specifically related to field instrumentation is required

At least 5 years of experience in supervising and managing craft workers to perform commissioning activities

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check which includes verification of employment and education

Must be able to obtain a NASA badge for access to the Kennedy Space Center

In-depth knowledge in the areas of instrumentation (knowledge in controls systems an advantage) and knowledge of principles and practices related to sound design, testing, and operation

Good knowledge of related safety, construction, and engineering practices and the economics involved

Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, safety requirements, and design criteria, specifically including energy isolation management (lock-out-tag-out) and NFPA-70E

Skilled in standard software tools, including Excel, Word, and Access, to plan and track work progress

Skilled in Instrument selection, installation, calibrations and functional testing

Familiarity with PLC configuration development using such programs as Rockwell RSLogics 5000

Skilled in oral and written communication

Preferred

Previous NASA or aerospace Instrumentation commissioning and testing experience is an advantage

Previous experience and knowledge of Craig Technologies Startup and Test procedures, programs, and processes

Previous experience as a Craig Technologies I&C or Control System Startup/Commissioning specialist, scheduling and performing system testing and commissioning, and using automation tools such as Setroute and TeamWorks

Previous experience in early planning of commissioning and testing scope to include startup system scoping, scheduling, and procedure writing