Lead Instrumentation and Controls CSU

Bechtel Corporation•Thacker Pass, NV

4d•$119,800 - $182,700•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for precommissioning and commissioning planning activities for the Thacker Pass Project, a significant lithium mine and processing facility in Nevada. The Lead Instrumentation and Controls CSU will coordinate with various project teams, including project management, engineering, construction, and clients, to integrate the startup plan. Key responsibilities include identifying risks, managing progress reporting, and ensuring project goals, schedules, and requirements are met. The project aims to produce lithium carbonate, crucial for electric vehicles, and is being managed by Bechtel as the EPCM contractor. The facility is designed with sustainability in mind, utilizing excess process heat for electricity generation and recycling process water. Bechtel is playing a vital role in the U.S. transition to cleaner energy through this project.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
Minimum of 7 years prior experience in Precommissioning, Commissioning, Startup or facility Operations including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
A thorough understanding of the physical processes associated with Mining and Extraction facilities and the associated process equipment (e.g., centrifuges, compressors, mixers, conveyers, pumps, etc.), and the control philosophies associated with these.
Skilled in English oral and written communication.
Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS.
Computer literate knowledge mandatory (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
Prior experience with Bechtel startup processes and procedures, plus managed/supervised startup activities on one or more large scale project(s).
Must be able to read and understand/interpret electrical schematic, SLDs, wiring, instrument loops & mechanical PFD drawings.
Technical knowledge of startup, operation, maintenance, or testing and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of both engineering and startup methods, and application of computers to engineering problems.
Extensive knowledge of precedents in the startup and operations areas and a broad knowledge of principles and practices of related areas.
Creating and maintaining instrumentation documentation including specifications, calibration procedures and maintenance plans.
Specifying and sourcing control devices for process systems.
Testing, calibrating, installing, repairing, inspecting and troubleshooting equipment and monitoring devices.
Responsible for review of project designs and make recommendation of changes to design so that projects are safe during entire startup operation.
Must be able to walk at least 3 miles per day over uneven ground, be able to climb and descend stair towers 100’ in height at least 6 times per shift, climb and descend ladders 25’ in height at least 6 times per shift, climb on and maneuver on temporary scaffolds in ambient conditions that may range from -10 F to 105 F to access project equipment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years' experience in Precommissioning, Commissioning or Process Operation of Mining and Extraction facilities a plus, not required.
Computer literate in Bechtel systems a plus (Setroute, Teamworks, Smart Completations, etc).
Mining and Metals Project testing & commissioning experience a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

Reports to Bechtel Thacker Pass Lead Instrument and Controls Startup Engineer and Commissioning Preoperational Manager.
Has overall responsibility for the Instrument and Controls systems of the Thacker Pass Project.
Coordinates with other disciplines and organizations to prepare and execute a plan to complete all Instrument and Controls testing activities, including component level, system level, and integrated facility level testing.
Develops Advanced Work Packages for Instruments and Controls Precommissioning and Commissioning testing activities during home office assignment.
Participates in the development of the project startup manual, preparing system preoperational testing procedures and integrated system/unit test procedures, and other similar required documents.
Prepares, awards, and administers specialty subcontracts as required to support commissioning activities.
Provides On the Job training of client personnel if required by the contract.
Provides input to engineering on revisions required to system descriptions, vendor operating and maintenance manuals, etc., based on review of documents during the development of preoperational test procedures and execution of commissioning to ensure all such documents are consistent.
Prepares detailed startup plans for the project precommissioning and commissioning activities.
Monitors and maintains the applicable precommissioning and commissioning schedule and budget accounts.
Directs, conducts, and participates in system turnover walkdowns, including Construction and Client turnovers, with development, tracking, and resolution of punch list items related to electrical equipment.
Works hours as required, including shiftwork, overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary to support the project program.
Performs other duties as directed in support of project activities.