Startup Mechanical Specialist - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in power engineering is seeking a Mechanical Specialist to lead safety and mechanical operations during commissioning phases. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects that enhance energy efficiency and safety across North America. Join a dynamic team that values innovation, safety, and professional growth, providing you with opportunities to expand your expertise while working on diverse projects. With a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that promotes development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the power sector.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in fossil power plant operation and maintenance.
• Self-starter with effective communication skills and proactive attitude.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety procedures are followed during mechanical activities.
• Supervise construction and contractor craft during commissioning.
• Develop procedures related to mechanical activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Safety Procedures

Effective Communication

Knowledge of OSHA Regulations

Fossil Power Plant Operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Startup Mechanical Specialist - Kiewit Power Engineering

Location:

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID:175027

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The Mechanical Specialist will report directly to the Startup Manager. As a Mechanical Specialist, you will promote and provide leadership for Safety, work with the Mechanical Lead to coordinate and carry out the daily activities of SU Mechanical and construction craft, and assume responsibility of all mechanical components and systems integrity for completion of contractual requirements with the highest degree of safety and quality.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consul ng and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,000 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 140 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on- me and on-budget project delivery.

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
• 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

• 3-5 years related experience fossil power plant operation/maintenance, and or startup, commissioning protocol.
• Self-starter with a proactive attitude and effective communication skills.
• Adequate knowledge of OSHA and applicable environmental regulations.
• Adequate knowledge of fossil power plants and major equipment/systems design and operation.
• Adequate knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and operations manuals.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, engineering/design staff, and vendors.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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