Commissioning Manager - Power Generation (Multiple Locations)
About The Position
The Commissioning Manager leads project commissioning and startup activities for EPC power generation projects, including conventional, combined-cycle, simple-cycle, and RICE projects. The role manages execution according to the Critical Path Method schedule and within the established startup budget, and has authority to allocate resources and make startup, commissioning, and testing decisions in accordance with division policies, standards, guides, and contractual commitments. The role requires travel from project to project; daily per diem and a company vehicle are included. The manager oversees construction-completion turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client. They coordinate startup staffing, schedules, packages, procedures, milestones, budget, and operational controls; maintain client communications; and lead continuous improvement. The role also provides direction and development for startup personnel and promotes applicable safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of startup experience.
- At least one previous assignment as a lead discipline engineer.
- OSHA 10 Hour Training certification.
- Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
- Knowledge of project instruction manuals, contract documents, and startup guidelines.
- Project management skills.
- Leadership and supervisory skills.
- Communication and customer relations skills.
- Planning and multitasking skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Computer skills.
- Knowledge of technical principles related to power plants.
- Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools.
- Resource management skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage construction-completion turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client.
- Manage the priorities and activities of startup staff.
- Develop and maintain a detailed startup schedule and startup packages to track completion and progress.
- Maintain open communication and a relationship with the client.
- Manage and monitor the startup budget and labor hours.
- Develop startup procedures as required by the contract to coordinate startup efforts.
- Plan and prepare startup activities and major milestones, including chemical cleaning, steam blow, and demonstration tests.
- Implement an operations control program that supports communication and smooth execution of operational activities.
- Create and implement controls for spares, consumables, outstanding work, and material deliveries.
- Coordinate daily activities affecting and involving startup.
- Provide supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports.
- Adhere to applicable safety and quality standards.
- Identify improvement opportunities, champion continuous improvement, and support change management associated with improvements.
- Encourage and facilitate staff participation in continuous improvement activities.
- Act as a lead person, providing work direction without management responsibility for those receiving that direction.
- Direct discipline commissioning engineers, operations supervisors, commissioning technicians, and LOTO/Turnover coordinators.
- Allocate resources and make startup, commissioning, and testing decisions in accordance with division policies, standards, guides, and contractual commitments.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Sick time
- Dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401(k) plan
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-tax accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program
- Employee stock ownership and participation in the financial rewards of company success
- Daily per diem and a company vehicle for project travel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
