Lead DCS Commissioning Engineer - Tennessee

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Harriman, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Black & Veatch’s Construction team is expanding fast—and we’re looking for ambitious professionals who want to grow with a 100% employee-owned company that invests in them. As an employee owner, you get more than a job. You get an ownership stake in the company with a clear career path, hands‑on training from industry experts, and a culture that promotes from within so your next opportunity is always within reach. Our teams use the latest technology, best‑in‑class tools, and a safety‑first mindset to deliver high‑quality, on‑time construction solutions for clients across the power, water, telecommunications, and industrial sectors. With more than 100 years of proven success, we offer the stability of a global leader and the excitement of building the critical infrastructure to build a world of difference. Verification that plant equipment is in compliance with project contract and specification requirements, conforms to design operational feasibility, and is set up and tested per the supplier's requirements, within the engineer's discipline capacity. Provides functional direction to technicians and craft on staff. As lead Discipline Engineer, provides functional direction and supervision to other discipline engineers, technicians, and craft support on staff.

Requirements

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
OSHA 10 Hour Training

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's of Engineering preferred
5+ years of relevant startup experience preferred
Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines
Division Policies
Supervisory Skills
Communications Skills
Planning Skills
Multi-tasking Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Computer Skills
Knowledge of discipline technical principles related to power plants
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and instruments used in performance of job duties
Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of startup packages as required
Tracks and controls all documentation required for proper maintenance of the startup packages.
Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a detailed startup schedule.
Proactively plans for startup activities and major milestones (such as major equipment, chemical cleaning, steamblow, or demonstration and performance testing).
Manages construction completion, turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client.
Assists in the development of clear startup procedures as required to satisfy the contract and/or coordinates the startup effort.
Assists in the advanced planning and preparation for startup activities and major milestones.
Participates in the development and implementation of programs for the control of; spares, consumables, outstanding work and deficiencies lists, etc.
Executes the startup effort ensuring compliance with the associated specifications and contracts and ultimately resulting in an efficient and timely turnover to the client.
Completes thorough system walk downs/reviews to establish the completion status of systems and identify outstanding items to be completed.
Responsible lead for plant equipment and systems within the engineer's discipline capacity.
The primary point-of-contact for all system functions through startup and operation of the plant.
Verifying systems are installed per design.
Confirming design operational feasibility.
Recording as built engineering changes on drawings.
Ensuring proper setup and testing of equipment as per supplier requirements.
Provides functional supervision of other discipline engineers assigned to the project.
Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
Acts in capacity of a "lead person " Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.
Directs discipline start up engineers and discipline start up technicians.