Electrical Lead — Nitrogen Recovery Unit Startup & Commissioning

Bechtel Global Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Electrical Specialist Lead for the PALNG project in Houston, TX. You will oversee electrical testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities, coordinating with CSU, engineering, construction, and client teams to meet schedules and budgets.

You will develop test procedures, support turnover, and ensure safety and compliance across all project phases. Strong leadership and technical expertise are required for large-scale LNG facilities.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years prior experience in Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Startup or facility Operations including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria for utility scale electrical systems (ANSI/IEEE C50, C57, C115; NETA Guidelines).
• Bechtel startup processes experience and ability to supervise startup activities on large projects.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, SLDs, wiring diagrams, and PFDs; knowledge of engineering systems and startup applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with CSU Management, Engineering, Construction, and clients to integrate diverse technical team skills into the Commissioning & Start-up Execution Plan.
• Develop documentation for system testing and turnover including scoping of drawings and Set route.
• Prepare detailed startup plans for Pre-commissioning and commissioning activities; monitor schedule and budget.
• Direct and participate in system turnover walkdowns and manage punch lists related to electrical equipment.
• Provide training to client personnel and input to engineering revisions based on testing and startup experiences.

Skills

Electrical testing

Startup planning

Project coordination

Leadership/management

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Setroute

Teamworks

Job description

Bechtel is seeking an Electrical Specialist Lead for the PALNG project in Houston, TX. You will oversee electrical testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities, coordinating with CSU, engineering, construction, and client teams to meet schedules and budgets.

You will develop test procedures, support turnover, and ensure safety and compliance across all project phases. Strong leadership and technical expertise are required for large-scale LNG facilities.