Mechanical Commissioning Lead - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Commissioning Mechanical Lead for its Power District in Lenexa, KS. This role reports to the Commissioning Manager and directs SU Mechanical activities during commissioning to ensure safety and quality across all mechanical systems.

You will supervise construction craft, develop procedures, review system descriptions, perform initial check-outs, and coordinate data collection while advancing project completion and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in mechanical technology with extensive commissioning experience.
• Ten years of mechanical commissioning in power projects.
• Experience in flushing, cleaning of mechanical piping systems.
• Knowledge of installation, testing, operation, repair, and maintenance of industrial mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety procedures are followed.
• Perform plant mechanical activities during commissioning phase and be accountable to the Mechanical Lead.
• Develop procedures related to SU Mechanical activities.
• Follow all related SU procedures.
• Review engineering descriptions for functionality.
• Directly supervise construction and contractor craft during commissioning.
• Perform equipment and pump check-out and system line flushes.
• Conduct mechanical pre-operational check-outs and pump vibration analysis.
• Verify rotating equipment alignments and coordinate system check-outs.
• Provide oversight to sub-contractors and TFA support; escalate issues to the Mechanical Lead.
• Develop action plans to address issues and adhere to Startup Administration Manual.
• Attend meetings as assigned by Mechanical Lead.

Skills

Safety leadership

Mechanical commissioning

Team supervision

Mechanical systems

Electrical principles

Education

Associate degree in mechanical technology or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID: 181897
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Commissioning
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Commissioning Mechanical Lead will report directly to the Commissioning Manager. Promote and provide leadership for Safety. Direct and coordinate the daily activities of SU Mechanical and construction craft. Assert direct responsibility of all mechanical components and systems integrity for completion of contractual requirements with the highest degree of safety and quality.

District Overview

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater

We are a high-performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America.

Location

Our Power Engineering Group is headquartered in Lenexa, KS; however, one of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety procedures are followed.
• Perform plant mechanical activities during commissioning phase and be accountable to the Mechanical Lead.
• Develop required procedure related to SU Mechanical activities.
• Follow all related SU procedures.
• Review engineering system descriptions for functionality.
• Directly supervise construction and contractor craft during commissioning phase.
• Perform initial equipment and pump check-out.
• Perform all system line flushes.
• Mechanical pre-operational check-outs.
• Perform pump initial run-in vibration analysis.
• Verify all rotating equipment alignments.
• Coordinate and verify all check-out and commissioning of systems.
• Coordinate completing and recording equipment initial run data.
• Provide oversight to sub-contractors performing activities such as oil flushes, hydrolyzing, chemical clean, steam blows.
• Provide oversight to TFA support.
• Elevate issues to Mechanical Lead in a timely manner.
• Develop action plan to address any issues.
• Read and adhere to Startup Administration Manual.
• Attend meetings as assigned by Mechanical Lead.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in the mechanical technology-related field or equivalent job-related experience
• Ten years of experience working in mechanical commissioning in power industry
• Experience in the required flushing, cleaning of mechanical piping systems.
• Expertise in the installation, testing, operation, repair, and maintenance of industrial processes.
• Knowledge of electrical principles and controls methods and practice
• Ability to supervise and train others in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operating and maintaining mechanical equipment related to the power industry.
• Ability to create and implement a project schedule to complete assigned daily work and achieve commissioning goals.
• Experience in Mechanical Technology, specifically related to commissioning of power plants.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.