CSU Ops Supervisor - SWYD/AERO

Bechtel Global Corporation; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation seeks an CSU Operations Supervisor for the Cheyenne, WY project to lead startup and initial operations of all permanent plant equipment from pre-commissioning through substantial completion and handover. The role ensures safe, reliable operation within design limits and guides ramp-up to power production and performance testing.

The position reports to the CSU Operations Lead and requires coordinating on-site commissioning teams, developing procedures, and supervising

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent).
• Experience in startup and initial operations of power plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of project estimates.
• Active leadership in the safety program; ensuring process safety, personal safety, and environmental health standards on site.
• Active leadership in the Quality program; target zero punch-lists to avoid downstream impacts.
• Coordinates technical input and support of on-site teams including commissioning and operations.
• Supervises performance testing and commissioning, planning tests per prime contract.
• Coordinates maintenance or operational issues requiring project support and vendor involvement.
• Participates in HAZOP, HAZID and 3D Model reviews.
• Prepares operations procedures, manuals and plans; documents operations and resources.
• Implements startup philosophies for combined cycle and simple cycle blocks.
• Reviews P&IDs and electrical diagrams to define startup sequencing and isolation methods.
• Collaborates with vendor engineers to establish startup and commissioning procedures.
• Works with engineering to identify operating requirements and thresholds for reliability.
• Supervises a team of operations professionals for safe startup and commissioning from the control room.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program

Quality program

Startup & commissioning

Operations management

Test planning

HAZOP/HAZID

Documentation

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

• Relocation Authorized:National - Single
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Cheyenne, WY

Project Overview

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fuelling unprecedented demand for data center that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S.

The candidate will act as the CSU Operations Lead on the Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Project in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Job Summary

The CSU Operations Supervisor will be responsible for the startup and initial operations for all permanent plant equipment and systems from pre-commissioning completion until substantial completion and handover to the customer. The role provides day to day direction to ensure safe and reliable operation of the equipment within equipment design parameters, introduction of fuel, and ramp up to prepare for power production and plant performance testing.

This position reports to and takes day to day direction from the CSU Operations Lead to plan the initial operations of systems to support the completion of the project.

Major Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of project estimates.
• Active leadership in the safety program; ensuring both process safety and personal safety, as well as ensuring the highest environmental and health standards on the jobsite.
• Active leadership in the Quality program. Target zero punch-lists to avoid downstream impacts.
• Assists in coordinating the technical input and support of the teams on-site, including supporting commissioning and operations teams.
• Supervises the performance testing and commissioning demonstration tests, including planning all tests to conform with the requirement of the prime contract.
• Coordinates any equipment maintenance and/or operational issues that may require project support, such as the provision of engineers for tuning and configuration/graphics changes required.
• Participates in HAZOP, HAZID and 3D Model reviews.
• Prepares operations procedures, manuals and plans, and documents all aspects of operations including all necessary materials, personnel, and vendor support as required by the project scope of work.
• Implements tranche-based and integrated startup philosophies for combined cycle and simple cycle power blocks.
• Reviews P&IDs and electrical single line diagrams to define system startup sequencing and electrical isolation methods.
• Works closely with major equipment vendor technical advisors to establish startup and commissioning procedures.
• Collaborates with the engineering team to identify operating requirements and thresholds to ensure equipment reliability and operational conformance during commissioning.
• Supervises a team of operations professionals to ensure safe, reliable startup and commissioning from the control room.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equival