I&C Startup Engineer – Commissioning Leader

Bechtel Corporation; Sand Pass (NV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Nevada is seeking a Startup Specialist to provide knowledge, input, training and consultative support for facility commissioning and startup on the Thacker Pass project. You will plan work packages, support turnover, manage materials and safety, and deliver technical guidance throughout commissioning activities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of relevant experience in startup/commissioning of large industrial facilities, with PLC/SCADA familiarity and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• Startup/commissioning on large industrial projects is required.
• PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS expertise is needed.
• Electrical/instrumentation troubleshooting experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leads support of basic Startup Specialist duties of installation configuration validation and work package development.
• Plans and schedules CSU execution activities including sequence and resource requirements for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Prepares Startup Work Packages and Test Work Packages for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Participates in Construction to CSU turnover walkdowns for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Interfaces with the Field Engineer as required to support component/system turnover.
• Initiates requisitions for field purchases and prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.
• Tracks field purchases and other purchases required for CSU using procurement systems or other database programs as required.
• Performs walkdowns to validate that the system configuration is in accordance with the design.
• Performs and/or monitors testing of equipment to assure conformance with specifications and compliance with test procedures, that work methods are undertaken safely and activities are supported to meet schedule and cost.
• Identifies and resolves/escalates ES&H issues in the field and is a visible 'walk the talk' leader in good ES&H practices

Skills

Startup/Commissioning

PLC/SCADA/DCS

Electrical troubleshooting

Interpret drawings

Instrumentation calibration

Problem solving

Mining experience

Strong communication

Mobility

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

Bechtel Corporation in Nevada is seeking a Startup Specialist to provide knowledge, input, training and consultative support for facility commissioning and startup on the Thacker Pass project. You will plan work packages, support turnover, manage materials and safety, and deliver technical guidance throughout commissioning activities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of relevant experience in startup/commissioning of large industrial facilities, with PLC/SCADA familiarity and