Deputy Commissioning and Startup (CSU) Manager

Bechtel Corporation•Houston, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Deputy Commissioning and Startup (CSU) Manager assists the Commissioning Manager in managing and supervising project CSU activities. The role plans and directs day-to-day CSU assignments and is technically responsible for organizing, executing, and coordinating those assignments. It makes decisions within its assigned area, recommends policy and procedure to the Commissioning Manager, and reviews project designs to recommend changes that support safe, operable facilities. The position may direct CSU operations at the jobsite in the CSU Manager’s absence and supervises and provides technical guidance to project personnel. The position is associated with a simple-cycle gas turbine project in Pecos, Texas, supporting a large gas-fired power generation facility. It is expected to begin in Reston, Virginia, with a possible remote option initially, and later requires relocation to the project site in the United States for a long-term camp assignment. The position is contingent upon project award.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent and 10–13 years of relevant experience, or 14–17 years of relevant work experience.
Broad working knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and facilities operations criteria pertinent to the activities supervised.
Extensive knowledge of administrative practices, including cost and scheduling.
Ability to lead effectively in a team environment and motivate and support others.
Demonstrated expert understanding of CSU core processes and procedures.
Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement, and construction functions and general business techniques.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to present CSU information to management and clients.
Must relocate to the project site in the United States later in the assignment; the job description describes a long-term camp assignment.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering large-scale combined-cycle power projects.
Knowledge and experience commissioning behind-the-meter power generation.
Experience integrating power facilities in a data center environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and evaluate plans and criteria within a discipline or specialty for a variety of project activities.
Assist in formulating and recommend policies, procedures, plans, and programs to departmental management.
Interpret regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data related to the specialty.
Supervise, coordinate, and review assigned engineers’ work; estimate staffing needs, schedule work, and assign tasks to meet completion dates.
Apply specialized knowledge of startup methods to solve specific problems.
Provide technical advice and resolve technical questions in the area of specialty.
Supervise project personnel and provide technical guidance and on-the-job training.
Direct or assist with preparing operations manuals and CSU procedures.
Coordinate with client representatives, suppliers, and field personnel to clarify CSU engineering requirements.
Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management, the client, or others as directed.
Ensure work is within the scope of services and budget.
Provide input to the CSU Manager, project management, engineering, and construction so startup requirements are incorporated into project activities; review project designs and construction for plant operability and operating personnel safety.
Assist the CSU Manager in coordinating startup-related engineering, construction, and client activities, in the office or during jobsite startup, operations, maintenance, or testing.
Review key startup methods, procedures, and schedules.
Conduct performance reviews for direct reports and ensure they receive technical assistance and on-the-job training for professional development.
Assist with preparing project proposals.
Estimate staffing needs and schedules for assigned tasks or projects.
May direct CSU operations at the jobsite in the CSU Manager’s absence.