Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

ON GRID INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

401(k)

Competitive salary

Job summary

On Grid Infrastructure Services is seeking a qualified Mechanical Commissioning Engineer for an on-site assignment in Louisville, KY. The role starts in early August and will last about six months.

The engineer will plan, prepare, and execute commissioning, operation, trial runs, and acceptance testing for Water-Steam-Cycle and BOP systems in Combined Cycle Power Plants. Ideal candidates have commissioning experience, knowledge of mechanical BOP equipment, and Water-Steam Cycle processes, plus a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Commissioning experience and knowledge of mechanical BOP equipment and Water-Steam Cycle in CCPPs.
• Power plant principles and EPC environment knowledge.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Execute cold and hot commissioning of Water-Steam-Cycle and BOP systems in CCPPs.
• Takeover of systems from construction and ensure complete loop checks.
• Coordinate system checks, calibrations, and start-ups in manual and automatic modes.
• Plan and conduct plant tests and performance/reliability runs.
• Ensure compliance with site EHS plans and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate tests with customers and turnover without defects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in English

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits

• Per Diem
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary

Per Diem: $68/day for meal and incidentals, maximum daily expense for hotel: $135/day.

Project Details

Project Name: LG&E Mill Creek

Location: Louisville, KY

Position Required: Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Start Date: August 2nd

Project Duration: Approximately 6 months +/-

Job Summary

On Grid Infrastructure Services is seeking a qualified and experienced Mechanical Commissioning Engineer for an on-site position. The position is set to commence the 1st week of August and is expected to last around 6 months.

The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer ensures planning, preparation, and execution of the commissioning, operation, trial run, and acceptance testing for Water-Steam-Cycle and BOP systems in Combine Cycle Power Plants.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for cold and hot commissioning of the Water-Steam-Cycle and BOP systems and process of Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCPP):
• Takeover of the systems from construction
• Correctness and completeness of loop checks and instrument calibration/adjustment
• Flushing of systems, function group start up, and adjustments
• Water steam cycle system cleaning, blow out, and restoration
• Water steam cycle system and steam turbine start up in manual and automated control mode, part load, and base load adjustment, and tuning
• Preparation and execution of plant tests and performance tests and reliability run
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the site EHS plan requirements and specifically defined safe systems of work
• Coordinate the contractual tests with customer, adequacy with contract, turnover to customer without defects, follow-up of punch list items
• Manage, assess, supervise, support and promote the commissioning and other personnel assigned to him/her
• Accept the turnover of systems from construction to commissioning and execute the turnover from commissioning to the customer in accordance with current procedure/work instruction and the contract
• Manage, perform, coordinate and monitor the commissioning of systems specified within the scope of work according to time schedule and contract and by arrangement with the Commissioning Manager, project management and customer
• Ensure the project milestone are achieved on time and within the budget cost
• Respect project milestones and provide information to the Commissioning Manager to assist in their realization
• Provide update information to the Commissioning Manager for reporting purposes, for the commissioning system time schedule and commissioning staff planning
• Support and train the Commissioning Engineers assigned to him/her
• Train the customer staff in operation and maintenance as instructed by the Commissioning Manager to coordinate adequacy of as-built systems with commissioning documentation, put under fluid, under voltage, and control of results in the respect of the GE process
• Participating in daily and weekly commissioning meetings on site
• To identify and analyze technical problems, observe for defects, and find solutions, ask for adequate technical support, report problems
• To follow-up with non-conformities, cost analysis, and as-built documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma
• Commissioning experience and strong knowledge of the mechanical BOP equipment and the Water-Steam Cycle process of Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP)
• Knowledge in of power plant principles and work processes of EPC environments
• Driving License

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work with large complex project team reviews as well as to simplify complex messages
• Resilient and the ability to work under pressure
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Experience of working with international teams and complex environment and open for travel
• Experience in Extension of time claims / forensic planning