E&I Start Up/Commissioning Specialist

Parsons Corporation; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Flexible work schedules

Holiday pay

Job summary

Parsons in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced E&I Start Up/Commissioning Specialist to lead startup, testing, and commissioning activities for critical infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with O&M staff, CM team, QA inspectors, and vendors to ensure all commissioning steps meet contract requirements and safety standards.

The role requires a 4-year technical degree and 10+ years in plant operations, maintenance, or commissioning, with deep knowledge of startup procedures,

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in a technical or construction-related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years diverse experience in plant operations, maintenance or commissioning.
• Excellent knowledge of plant commissioning, operations, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents to ensure adequate language for contractor planning.
• Review testing and start-up plans and commissioning schedules.
• Coordinate with O&M staff during testing to minimize disruption.
• Work with CM team and QA inspectors to document testing requirements.
• Secure CM resources to document testing outcomes and field installations.
• Oversee startup, testing, and commissioning activities either directly or via oversight.
• Verify tests are completed per procedures and contract requirements.
• Coordinate end-to-end tests with Start-up Manager and SCADA staff.
• Oversee pre-test checks to ensure readiness for testing.
• Verify piping and vessel hydrostatic testing and flushing are complete.
• Ensure testing equipment is calibrated and electrical acceptance tested.
• Coordinate functional and performance testing of the facility.

Skills

Plant commissioning

Start-up coordination

Operations & maintenance

Education

4-year degree in technical field

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

Parsons has a career opportunity for an amazingly talented E&I Start Up/Commissioning Specialist to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing

• Review each project’s Contract Documents to ensure adequate language is included to provide Contractors with sufficient information for planning.

• Reviews Contractor’s Testing and Start-up Plan and Commissioning schedule.

• During testing, start-up, and commissioning activities, coordinate with O&M staff, to minimize impacts on existing operating systems and facilities.

• Works with the CM team and QA Inspectors to monitor and field verify/confirm/document testing requirements and field installations required for testing.

• Secure CM resources required to field verify and document testing outcomes and field installations. This includes unit/component tests; function and system tests; acceptance tests; and start-up tests.

• Reviewing startup and field-testing plans, documentation, and forms.

• Liaising between the Constructor, Engineer, and Owner for all startup and testing activities.

• Assist with coordinating manufacturers' services and their certification of proper installation and/or operation of equipment as required by the specifications.

• Overseeing all startup, testing, and commissioning activities, including either direct participation in the activities and/or oversight and monitoring of activities.

• Ensure that all tests have been completed in accordance with accepted testing procedures and contract requirements.

• Coordinates end-to-end tests with the contractor’s Start-up Manager and the Owners SCADA system programming staff.

• Overseeing pre-test checks to ensure readiness for testing.

• Verify all piping and vessel hydrostatic testing and flushing has been completed prior to field testing connected equipment.

• Ensuring all testing equipment is in proper working order and has been calibrated to appropriate standards. Coordinate and oversee electrical acceptance testing.

• Coordinate and oversee the functional testing of the facility.

• Coordinate and oversee performance testing of the facility.

• Promptly reports Safety, Health, or Environmental incidents or issues to management, and promptly takes action to correct the situation.

• Reviews commissioning plans and procedures and attends project technical review meetings.

• Attends vendor workshop for acceptance tests and training.

• Ensures all operating/maintenance/vendor documentation including reports, drawings, and specifications, are complete and accurate, and that they are handed over to the Owner as per project specifications and requirements.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• 4-year degree in a technical or construction-related field (or equivalent years experience)

• 10+ years diverse experience in the plant operations / maintenance / commissioning activities in a related industry

• Excellent functional knowledge and experience of all areas of plant commissioning, operations and /or maintenance technology.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Water and/or Wastewater plant experience

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.