Commissioning & S/U Electrical Lead - Power Generation 1

Kiewit; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in power generation is seeking a Commissioning & S/U Electrical Lead for their projects across the US. This role entails overseeing the commissioning phases and requires extensive experience in electrical systems. The candidate should have a strong background in electrical technology and lead teams effectively on-site.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in electrical commissioning/startup of power plants.
• Expertise in installation and maintenance of electrical devices.
• Ability to create and implement project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up and commissioning phases for Power Plants.
• Review and approve all work authorizations.
• Troubleshoot electrical commissioning issues.

Skills

Supervision

Troubleshooting

Electrical Commissioning

Project Management

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

Job description

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Commissioning & S/U Electrical Lead - Power Generation 1

Location:

Remote, US

Requisition ID:176699

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater
  

We are a high-performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America.

Location

In this role you will be assigned to be on site for commissioning of Power plant projects for durations of 10-12 months at project locations in different states, within the Continental US.

Responsibilities

• Travel and live at project sites for assigned duration
• Lead start up and commissioning phases for Power Plants, for all electrical equipment and systems, providing oversite to the team for SOPs, processes, and safety.
• Review and Approve all Work Authorizations and develop boundary locking plan with Authorized Requested
• Assist Tagging Authority in LOTOs as a Lead Electrical in walking down boundaries and perform all the safety checks
• Submit daily activity report summary to Commissioning Manager to detail progress daily. Ensure team follows all related SU procedures.
• Oversee all electrical commissioning activities and be accountable to the Site Commissioning Manager, ensuring all SOP's, processes and Safety procedures are followed.
• Support in developing Project specific Backfeed Timeline/Fishbone. Oversee and/or record and document equipment run ins.
• Assist Mechanical Lead in performing check-out and commissioning of systems. Maintain jumper log/Temporary Modification list
• Maintain updated Red-Line/As-Built drawings and documentation, ensuring that all modifications documented are tracked through completion both in the field and on all records.
• Oversee electrical commissioning sub-contractors. Develop a detailed testing plan to complete all subcontractor testing.
• Complete all Electrical pre checkout forms prior to energization of any equipment, in addition to any post energization forms.
• Energization procedures should be followed, and any deviations will require Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Director written approval.
• Troubleshoot electrical commissioning issues. Work with I&C & DCS Leads in the loop verification process.
• Elevate issues to Site Commissioning Manager in a timely manner. Develop action plan to address any issues.
• Ensure adverse conditions and lessons learned reports are generated when necessary.
• Read and adhere to Startup Administration Manual. Ensure electrical personnel attend and/or support all required walk-downs.
• Submits RFI (Request for Information) to engineering as needed. Track and submit Quality Incident Reports (QIR) and Condition Reports (CR)
• Assist the Commissioning Manager with ordering and maintaining Spare Parts and Consumable list for the discipline. Ensure to have all the necessary calibrated testing tools and equipment throughout the commissioning period.

Qualifications

An Associate's degree in Electrical Technology or a related field, or equivalent job-related experience
Ten years of experience working as a lead or senior position in electrical commissioning/startup of power plants
Expertise in the installation, testing, operation, repair, and maintenance of industrial process electrical devices and power distribution systems
Knowledge of electrical principles and controls methods and practice
Ability to supervise and train others in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operating and maintaining electrical equipment and power distribution systems
Ability to create and implement a project schedule to complete assigned daily work and achieve commissioning goals
Experience in Electrical Technology, specifically related to commissioning of power plants

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Other Requirements:
• 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.
• Will work onsite at projects at different locations around the country, and conditions may vary

Base Compensation:$140,000 -$175,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.