Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer - Tennesee

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Harriman, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Management of all project commissioning and startup activities in accordance with the Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and within the established startup budget. Has authority to allocate resources and make startup, commissioning, and testing decisions in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments.

Requirements

7+ years of startup experience, including one previous assignment as startup manager.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's of Engineering preferred.
Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines.
Division Policies.
Project Management Skills.
Leadership Skills.
Supervisory Skills.
Communications Skills.
Customer Relations Skills.
Planning Skills.
Multi-tasking Skills.
Problem Solving / Decision Making.
Computer Skills.
Knowledge of technical principles related to power plants.
Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools.
Resource Management.

Responsibilities

Manages the process of construction completion turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client.
Manages priorities and activities of startup staff.
Develops and maintains a detailed startup schedule and detailed set of startup packages to track Startup completion and progress.
Manages and maintains open communications and relationship with the client.
Responsible to managing and monitoring the Startup budget and man hours.
Develops clear startup procedures as required by contract to coordinate the startup effort.
Plans and prepares for startup activities and major milestones (chemical cleaning, steam blow, demonstration tests, etc.).
Implements a coordinated operations control program ensuring good communication and the smooth execution of operational activities.
Creates and implements controls process for spares, consumables, outstanding work, and material deliveries.
Coordinates the daily activities effecting and involving startup.
Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value.
Champions continuous improvement efforts.
Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
Supervises discipline commissioning engineers, operations supervisors, commissioning technicians, LOTO/Turnover coordinators.