Lead Electrical CSU

First Point Group; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Project Completion Incentive: 10%

Trips Home: Covered

Job summary

First Point Group seeks a Lead Electrical CSU Professional to head the commissioning and startup program for the Winnemucca/Thacker Pass project in NV. You will guide a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Client teams to implement an integrated CSU strategy.

The role involves overseeing pre-commissioning activities, planning CSU, and identifying risks, budgets, and performance trends to ensure project goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with 10–13 years of relevant experience.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills with mentorship focus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across disciplines.
• Experience with mining projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of project management tools and industry codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs focused on employee competencies, technical skills, and operational readiness for project and plant operations.
• Develop comprehensive technical learning programs to effectively prepare employees for safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations in accordance with a systematic approach to training.
• Partner with Operations Managers and the Training Manager to design, implement, and deliver approved technical training programs for the project or plant.
• Provide operational leadership, direction, and guidance to instructors and assigned administrative personnel.
• Coordinate and obtain technical assistance and subject-matter expertise as required.
• Conduct quality reviews to improve training effectiveness, processes, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Research and evaluate advancements in educational technology, training methodologies, and technical learning practices.
• Recommend and implement improvements, modifications, and enhancements to technical training programs based on operational needs and performance requirements.
• Serve as a liaison during audits conducted by clients, regulatory authorities, certification organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Project Management, and Client representatives to support CSU readiness and execution.
• Monitor progress against established schedules, milestones, and performance objectives and proactively address issues that may affect successful project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Mining industry experience

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Aconex

TeamWorks

Smart Completions

Company Productivity System

PTR

Automation tools

Job description

Great opportunity for a Lead Electrical CSU Professional in Winnemucca / Thacker Pass, NV!

Lead Electrical CSU Professional

Project Completion Incentive: 10%

Trips Home: Covered

Project Overview

The Thacker Pass project is located in the high desert and expansive open spaces of north-central Nevada, approximately 25 miles from the Oregon border, one hour northwest of Winnemucca, and three hours northeast of Reno.

During scheduled time off, employees can enjoy the mountain air and abundant outdoor recreation available throughout northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe region, as well as the restaurants, shopping, and entertainment of Reno. Northern California, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City are also within reach for extended recreational opportunities.

Join a diverse, global team working to deliver a sustainable and responsible project that will provide a critical material for the nation while creating significant economic benefits for the surrounding region.

Job Summary

The Lead Electrical Commissioning and Startup (CSU) professional will lead a multidisciplinary team in the development, coordination, implementation, and execution of the project's Commissioning and Startup program.

This role will oversee pre-commissioning activities and CSU planning while coordinating closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Client teams. The position will leverage the expertise of diverse technical disciplines to develop and execute an integrated CSU strategy.

The Lead Electrical CSU will provide leadership in identifying budget constraints, project risks, and performance trends; monitor and communicate progress; and proactively implement corrective actions to ensure project goals, objectives, schedules, quality standards, and requirements are achieved.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs focused on employee competencies, technical skills, and operational readiness for project and plant operations.
• Develop comprehensive technical learning programs to effectively prepare employees for safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations in accordance with a systematic approach to training.
• Partner with Operations Managers and the Training Manager to design, implement, and deliver approved technical training programs for the project or plant.
• Provide operational leadership, direction, and guidance to instructors and assigned administrative personnel.
• Coordinate and obtain technical assistance and subject-matter expertise as required.
• Conduct quality reviews to improve training effectiveness, processes, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Research and evaluate advancements in educational technology, training methodologies, and technical learning practices.
• Recommend and implement improvements, modifications, and enhancements to technical training programs based on operational needs and performance requirements.
• Serve as a liaison during audits conducted by clients, regulatory authorities, certification organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Project Management, and Client representatives to support CSU readiness and execution.
• Monitor progress against established schedules, milestones, and performance objectives and proactively address issues that may affect successful project execution.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with 10–13 years of relevant experience, or 14–17 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Construction, Project Management, and Client teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, with a strong focus on mentorship, accountability, and team development.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with applicable company work processes and standard work process procedures preferred.
• Experience with mining processes and/or large-scale mining projects preferred.
• Familiarity with company standard applications and project management tools, including Aconex, TeamWorks, Smart Completions, Company Productivity System, PTR, and other automation tools.
• Strong time-management, organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines and quality objectives.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, camp-based project environment and collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary, and international workforce.