Bechtel-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Kennedy Space Center, FL
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The Instrumentation & Controls Commissioning Engineer will support NASA's Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2) testing and commissioning program, supporting instrumentation setup, calibration and testing activities. The Instrument specialist will report to the I&CS lead, however, be capable of planning and executing specific work scopes, be accountable for self, to adhering to all safety, quality, ethical, and contractual requirements and commitments.

  • Prepare Advanced Work Packages, development of specific Instrument Inspection & Test Records.
  • Prepare Test Matrices to support Instrument ITR assignments within TeamWorks / Completions database.
  • Assist with determining Spare Parts and support the development and expediting of required purchase requisitions.
  • Prepare detailed startup test procedures and work packages for assigned system commissioning activities, integrating all discipline activities into these plans and in close coordination with NASA/Comet engineering teams.
  • Prepare Instrument specific Test Work Packages.
  • Develop Instrument Calibration specifications / requirements and Instrument Installation Inspection Records.
  • Interface with engineering, construction and NASA technical teams to ensure instrumentation systems meet design and performance requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in analog and digital signal transmission, instrumentation wiring, and data acquisition systems.
  • Prepare Instrument Calibration Requirements for analog, digital and optical and catalytic instrumentation based on best practices, instrument vendor recommendations.
  • Perform Field Level Instrument Installation Inspections, Calibrations and Functional Tests.
  • Perform subsystem walkdowns and manage closeout of punch list items.
  • Prepare Job Hazard Assessment and Field Level Hazard Assessments.
  • Support turnover package development (AWPs) and formal subsystem handover activities.
  • Support loop checks, point to point verifications and functional testing of field instrumentation.
  • Coordinate with and provide directions to supplier Technical Advisors (TA) to complete commissioning of vendor supplied equipment.
  • Monitor equipment supplier representative activities to ensure proper time charging.
  • Plan work accordingly and control the expenditure of TA time to stay within the budget constraints for each PO.
  • Report and document work activities on a daily basis, in accordance with applicable procedures.
  • Provide input and updates to the I&CS Lead to support project schedules, QURR, EVMS and other progress tracking tools.
  • Prepare required design change and non-conformance documents in accordance with Bechtel procedures as required to document as-built conditions and/or properly resolve deficiencies.
  • Supervise field manual craft as required to perform assigned tasks; monitor and control craft performance and be accountable for performance of the craft against the budget.
  • Interact closely and frequently with customer, operations, and maintenance personnel while maintaining a level of commercial awareness that does not create adverse exposure to the project's financial and schedule positions.
  • Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Bechtel Standard Applications (Setroute, Unifier, TeamWorks etc.) in the execution of work assignments.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related field and 8-10 years related experience in testing and commissioning; in lieu of a formal degree, 12-14 years of related experience which may include commissioning, testing, engineering, operations, maintenance, industry, or military experience with at least 9 years of testing and commissioning experience.
  • A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in instrumentation selection and testing, calibrations, and commissioning specifically related to field instrumentation is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in supervising and managing craft workers to perform commissioning activities.
  • Experience with low and medium voltage electrical systems.
  • Knowledge and understanding of engineering systems, applications of startup and operations; industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing.
  • Good technical writing skills.
  • Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
  • Must be able to obtain a NASA badge for access to the Kennedy Space Center.
  • In-depth knowledge in the areas of Electrical systems and knowledge of principles and practices related to sound design, testing, and operation.
  • Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, safety requirements, and design criteria, specifically including energy isolation management (lock-out-tag-out) and NFPA-70E.
  • Skilled in standard software tools, including Microsoft 365 office suite (Excel, Word, and Access).
  • Must be able to travel to manufacturing facilities within U.S. to support factory acceptance testing and other business-related activities.
  • Ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions and multiple tasks.
  • Previous experience and knowledge of Bechtel Startup and Test procedures, programs, and processes.
  • Good understanding of project scheduling and performing system testing and commissioning and using tools such as Setroute, TeamWorks, and Smart Completions.
  • Previous NASA or aerospace Electrical commissioning and testing experience.
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