Commissioning and Start-up Leader

Dow•Seadrift, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Diamond Infrastructure Solutions has an exciting and challenging opportunity available for a Commissioning and Start-up Leader located in Seadrift (TX). This role will serve as the Commissioning and Start-up Leader for the Seadrift Electrical Distribution Reconfiguration project (SDO EDR), which is a large capital project to replace the existing main electrical substation with a new 138kV GIS and AIS substation over the next 4 years. This role will be responsible for leadership and coordination of commissioning and start-up activities, implementation training for new technology (Gas Insulated Switchgear), support for construction/engineering, representative of the equipment owner, approve the initial energization of all major switchgear, and lead the preparation for demolition activities at the completion of the Capital project. This position will report administratively to the Production Director and functionally to the Project Director and will be key part of the SDO EDR Project Team.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class (PO2/Sgt) Military ranking
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including Large Scale construction projects
Experienced with operation of High Voltage Electrical Switchgear including protective relaying and Electrical IOES LOTO
High proficiency in comprehension of SEOLDs, schematics (AC/DC), 3-lines, protective relaying philosophy, and relaying schemes
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process

Nice To Haves

10 or more years overall manufacturing experience preferred
Experience working with HV Electrical EPC contractors is preferred
Strong Electrical background with experience in Projects, Operations, Maintenance & Reliability, Tech Center, and turnarounds
Execution & Prioritization: Strong execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priority tasks.
Executive Communication: Excellent communication skills, including executive leadership reporting, training delivery, and required documentation.
Planning & Organization: Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within teams.
Pressure Management: Ability to perform well under pressure.
Schedule & Budget Management: Ability to maintain schedule and budget commitments.
Change Leadership & Risk Management: Confident in challenging the status quo to ensure safe and reliable energization.
EH&S Compliance: Strong understanding of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) standards.

Responsibilities

Align with project steering and construction safety steering teams’ objectives.
Incorporate safe working practices.
Holds high standards for EH&S in all CSU activities.
Ensures adequate planning, resourcing, procedure use culture, and flawless implementation of Electrical Safe Work standards.
Define and prepare existing substation for demolition activities.
Drive the development of a detailed CSU plan/schedule.
Coordinate commissioning activities with Operations, site infrastructure, site integration, and TES groups.
Proactively collaborates and communicates with Operations to ensure full integration with Operations outage calendar.
Define & manage risks of all CSU and electrical cutover activities.
Manage the development of clear/concise commissioning procedures, Operating procedures, maintenance procedures.
Ensure support for the installation of electrical equipment.
Ensure equipment test records including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) are maintained and archived.
Ensure as-built relay settings are maintained and archived in alignment with site databases.
Work with Maintenance and Reliability Engineers to ensure all maintenance FLOCs and PPMs are implemented, and equipment protective plans (EPPs) are followed prior to in service.
Follow design, fabrication, and attend FAT for critical electrical equipment orders.
Management of change to as-built drawings during CSU and archive.
Adhere to project Quality, Cost and Schedule needs.
Ensure availability of tool, material, and equipment requirements for startup.
Lead the CSU team and direct their activities.
Continue development of CSU Organization, RACI, and support onboarding new team members.
Develop Pre-startup Plan for Management and Control.
Focal point to define the boundaries for Construction and Operations/Maintenance Interactions.
Develop and manage System Turnover Plans.
Develop turnover and commissioning tracking system and database.
Manage budget for Startup/Preliminary Operating Expense.
Construct Pre-startup Planning/Binder.
Develop Commissioning Plan and Commissioning Binder.
Lead PSSRs.
Manage Training development/Schedule/Delivery.
Fosters a work environment with a high level of integrity and strong safety focus that embraces diversity and inclusion, innovation and sustainability, and continuous improvement and empowerment.

Benefits

We invest in you. Diamond Infrastructure Solutions invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.
You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Vibrant network of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) designed to foster inclusion and belonging. With ten ERGs spanning diverse interests and identities, there’s a group for everyone. Employees are encouraged to join and actively participate.
Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)