E&I Start Up/Commissioning Specialist

Parsons Corporation•Las Vegas, NV

3d•$103,500 - $181,100

About The Position

Parsons is hiring an E&I Start Up/Commissioning Specialist for its Critical Infrastructure team. The position oversees electrical and instrumentation startup, testing, and commissioning activities, coordinating among contractors, engineers, owners, construction management staff, operations and maintenance personnel, vendors, and SCADA programming staff. The specialist reviews project and contractor plans, confirms that testing is performed according to accepted procedures and contract requirements, and helps ensure complete and accurate handover documentation for the Owner.

Requirements

A four-year degree in a technical or construction-related field, or equivalent years of experience.
10+ years of diverse experience in plant operations, maintenance, or commissioning activities in a related industry.
Excellent functional knowledge and experience in plant commissioning, operations, and/or maintenance technology.

Nice To Haves

Water and/or wastewater plant experience.

Responsibilities

Review project Contract Documents to ensure they provide Contractors with sufficient information for planning.
Review Contractor testing and startup plans and commissioning schedules.
Coordinate testing, startup, and commissioning with O&M staff to minimize impacts on operating systems and facilities.
Work with the CM team and QA Inspectors to monitor, field-verify, and document testing requirements and installations.
Secure CM resources to field-verify and document unit/component, function/system, acceptance, and startup tests and installations.
Review startup and field-testing plans, documentation, and forms.
Liaise among the Constructor, Engineer, and Owner on startup and testing activities.
Coordinate manufacturers’ services and certifications of proper equipment installation or operation as required by specifications.
Oversee startup, testing, and commissioning, through direct participation and/or oversight and monitoring.
Ensure tests are completed in accordance with accepted procedures and contract requirements.
Coordinate end-to-end tests with the Contractor’s Start-up Manager and the Owner’s SCADA system programming staff.
Oversee pre-test checks to confirm readiness for testing.
Verify that piping and vessel hydrostatic testing and flushing are complete before field-testing connected equipment.
Ensure testing equipment is in working order and calibrated to appropriate standards; coordinate and oversee electrical acceptance testing.
Coordinate and oversee facility functional testing and performance testing.
Promptly report Safety, Health, or Environmental incidents or issues to management and take action to correct them.
Review commissioning plans and procedures and attend project technical review meetings.
Attend vendor workshops for acceptance tests and training.
Ensure operating, maintenance, and vendor documentation—including reports, drawings, and specifications—is complete and accurate and handed over to the Owner according to project requirements.
Perform other associated responsibilities as appropriate.