New Construction - Commissioning Specialist

Luminant•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commissioning Specialist is responsible for the commissioning of new construction projects to ensure projects are turned over to operations for future safe and reliable operations. The Commissioning Specialist is responsible for verifying the project controls system fully functions and operates in alignment with engineering designs and equipment specifications. The control system operation shall align with Vistra fleet standards and Fleet SME guidance. The Commissioning Specialist shall coordinate with EPC Contractors, Controls suppliers, and owners engineers to ensure all necessary testing and commissioning is completed for turnover to Vistra Operations. Travel for the project will be necessary and may require extended travel to meet project needs. Please note, location will vary based on project assignment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Nuclear) with 2 yrs. related job experience OR High School diploma and 6 yrs. related job experience
Be able to use various tools such as multi-meter
Proficient computer skills in standard Windows programs (Excel, Word, etc.)
Able to communicate issues effectively through written and verbal communication
Required experience in Power Plant Control Systems
Ability to look critically at a problem set, identify unique solutions and influence change
Strong interpersonal and communication skills – to be applied across the organization and externally, including the ability to confidently and effectively explain engineering requirements, including to non-technical audiences.
Occasional long, irregular hours. May often require the employee to work in excess of 12 hours per day and in excess of seven (7) consecutive days. This position requires frequent travel and/or long-term assignments away from home.

Responsibilities

This position works with guidance from the Commissioning Manager to provide owners oversight of projects. The Commissioning Engineer/Specialist will be onsite to monitor field commissioning activities performed by the contractor as well as lead commissioning activities for Owner supplied equipment. The Commissioning Engineer will perform hands on work including setting and validating equipment parameters, troubleshooting, and trending equipment. They will also be expected to prepare and present routine reports. The position will require effective working relationships with both Vistra employees as well as external to Vistra.
Develop engineering / control system design and equipment specifications for each project in accordance with Vistra standard specifications and Fleet SME guidance
Establish commissioning and testing procedures that can be standardized across all projects and modified as needed for specific projects.
Coordinate delivery and installation of system controls equipment
Provide on-site technical expertise and coordination with Fleet SME resources
Construct, implement and document commissioning and testing processes and procedures
Coordinate with key stakeholders (controls vendors, Vistra IT, Vistra Cybersecurity, Vistra Operations, and Vistra Commercial teams)
Support projects post commissioning/operation as required to ensure successful turnover
Ensure contract deliverables are interpreted and executed on-time, on-budget and within safety and performance requirements
Develop and support documentation turnover from essential contractors during commissioning