Commissioning Associate - Electrical SME

HPCCWenatchee, WA
Onsite

About The Position

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Commissioning Associate with Electrical Subject Matter Expertise. This role, also referred to as Energy Marshal (EM), is responsible for reviewing and coordinating all changes in energy events on site. The EM will coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure project schedules are maintained, lead and direct all documentation associated with energy events, and audit associated documents in the field. The EM will assist in the commissioning process to ensure all onsite trade partners, owner vendors, and third parties comply with the site-specific Control of Hazardous Energy Requirements. Hensel Phelps offers a comprehensive approach to client visions, spanning development, construction, and facility services. The Facility Services Group specializes in facility solutions, building systems integration, specialized construction, and facility management, providing best-in-class operational solutions with technical knowledge and subject matter experts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • 2-5 years’ relevant work experience.
  • Possess basic written and verbal communications skills.
  • Detail oriented and highly organized.
  • Highly proficient computer software skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
  • Ability to perform identified tasks with minimal oversight.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
  • Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
  • Substance Abuse Screening
  • Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

Nice To Haves

  • Physical Exam (if applicable)
  • Culture Index™ Survey completion

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing and coordination of all changes in energy events that happen on site.
  • Coordinate with key stakeholders associated with each change in energy event to ensure the project schedule is maintained.
  • Lead and direct all documents associated with a change in energy events.
  • Audit the associated documents in the field.
  • Assist in the commissioning process to ensure all onsite trade partners, owner vendors, and third parties comply with the site-specific Control of Hazardous Energy Requirements.
  • Assist in creating and/or maintaining the site-Specific Control of Hazardous Energy requirements.
  • Review and validate all site-specific trade partners, vendors, and third parties’ safety programs to meet or exceed the site-specific requirements.
  • Review and authorize all applications for change in energy on-site.
  • Assist the Commissioning process to ensure start up activities meet the site-specific Control of Hazardous Energy Requirements.
  • Effectively communicate with various stakeholders including project owners, Hensel Phelps staff, craft, trade partners, third party entities, and vendors.
  • Participate in the six-step quality control/safety process.
  • Maintain all documentation associated with the change of energy requests.
  • Conduct Audit in field conditions to match authorized applications.
  • Identify hazardous conditions and be able to establish safe boundaries until the process is developed to correct unsafe conditions.
  • Evaluate field activities and ensure processes are followed.
  • Identify, record, and report discrepancies to the Project Management Team.
  • Derive system level operations for schematics and associated documentation to ensure protection of equipment and safety of personnel.
  • Coordinate with utility providers to establish safety conditions for on-site activities.
  • Identify operational requirements for voltages ranging from low voltage control circuits to high voltage power transmissions up to 230,000 Volts.
  • Coordinate with Vendors and trade partners to ensure safe operation of equipment.
  • Participate in First Time Energizations and First of Kind activities utilized throughout the Commissioning process.
  • Provide on-site training for areas involving electrical safety and electrical awareness for Hensel Phelps and any sub-contractors who work directly with Hensel Phelps.
  • Request, collect, and catalog submittals from trade partners.
  • Brand and Assemble collected materials for project manuals and reports.
  • Integrate with other Facility Solutions and Commissioning Associates.
  • Review, develop, and coordination systems readiness and pre-functional and functional performance test drafts.
  • Field observations for verification of construction status.
  • Coordination of and participation in videography efforts associated with owner training.
  • Lead and mentor Facility Solution Associate I and II.
  • Implement activities as identified by Manger associated with Operational Project Readiness (OPR) related to MEPF technical assessment, coordination, and implementation.

Benefits

  • Company paid medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death & dismemberment
  • Long-term disability
  • 401(K) retirement plan
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance
  • Paid time off beginning upon hire
  • Company cell phone or cell phone allowance
  • Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment)
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