Lead Instrumentation and Controls CSU

the Client•Winnemucca, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for precommissioning and commissioning planning activities. You will coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and clients to leverage diverse technical team skills to integrate the startup plan. You will identify risks and trends, manage progress reporting, and proactively correct courses to ensure goals, schedules, and requirements are met.

Requirements

Skilled in English oral and written communication
Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS
Computer literate knowledge mandatory (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
Prior experience with 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, and 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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Reports to the Thacker Pass Lead Instrument and Controls Startup Engineer and Commissioning Preoperational Manager
Holds overall responsibility for the Instrument and Controls systems of the Thacker Pass Project, including coordinating 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
Development of Advanced Work Packages for Instruments and Controls Precommissioning and Commissioning testing activities during home office assignment
Participating in development of the project startup manual, preparing system preoperational testing procedures and integrated system/unit test procedures and other similar required documents
Prepare, award, and administer specialty subcontracts as required to support commissioning activities
Provide on-the-job training of client personnel if required by the contract
Provide input to engineering on revisions required to system descriptions, vendor operating and maintenance manuals, etc. based on review of documents during development of the preoperational test procedures and executing of the commissioning to ensure all such documents are consistent
Prepare detailed startup plans for the project precommissioning and commissioning activities
Monitor and maintain the applicable precommissioning and commissioning schedule and budget accounts
Direct, conduct, and participate in system turnover walkdowns, both Construction and Client turnovers, including development, tracking, and resolution of punch list items related to electrical equipment
Work hours as required, including shiftwork, overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary to support the project program
Perform other duties as directed in support of project activities