Owner's Representative - Commissioning Coordinator

Parsons Corporation•Boise, ID

3d•$103,500 - $181,100

About The Position

The Commissioning Manager has management responsibility for delivery of all startup, commissioning, and testing activities for the project, ensuring work conforms to project objectives and requirements. The principal areas of responsibility are safety, quality, and schedule for commissioning activities. The role plans, supervises, and executes startup activities, coordinates with the Constructor, Engineer, Owner, and Operations and Maintenance teams, and oversees commissioning readiness, testing, documentation, staffing, budgets, and operational handover. The position is part of Parsons' Critical Infrastructure team.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical, with experience in complex commissioning projects, or equivalent.
At least 8 years of diverse plant operations, maintenance, or commissioning experience in a related industry, including at least 5 years at managerial level.
Excellent functional knowledge and experience across plant commissioning, operations, and/or maintenance technology.
Required OSHA-10 certification.
Knowledge of Balance of Plant (BOP) and operating and maintenance principles, including pumps, compressors, fans, blowers, and process controls.
Ability to address change management.
Knowledge and ability to manage contracts and subcontracts.
Knowledge and expertise in commissioning principles, including construction completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, verification testing, performance testing, emissions testing, and cleanliness criteria requirements.
Strong communication, leadership, teamwork, and presentation skills.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements, including general requirements, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E arc-flash hazards, and NFPA 56 fuel gas piping system requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Skills and experience in project planning and controls.
Skills and experience in risk management.
Understanding of the project life cycle.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to traverse and inspect all areas of a jobsite in all types of weather, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, crawling, or stretching.

Nice To Haves

OSHA-30 certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate commissioning, startup, and testing activities.
Prepare startup and field-testing plans, documentation, and forms.
Liaise between the Constructor, Engineer, and Owner for startup and testing activities.
Develop and update the startup schedule and incorporate it into the Progress Schedule.
Schedule and lead startup, testing, and commissioning planning meetings, and conduct coordination meetings at least weekly during these activities.
Coordinate manufacturers' services and certification of proper equipment installation and operation as required by specifications.
Oversee startup, testing, and commissioning activities, directly participating in or monitoring them and ensuring tests follow accepted procedures.
Ensure readiness for, and coordinate, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of equipment and systems during startup, testing, and commissioning.
Conduct or oversee pre-test readiness checks and verify piping hydrostatic testing and flushing are complete before field-testing connected equipment.
Ensure testing equipment is in working order and calibrated to appropriate standards.
Coordinate and oversee electrical acceptance testing, facility functional testing, and facility emissions and performance testing.
Promptly report safety, health, or environmental incidents or issues to management and take corrective action.
Advise Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments on complex technical matters.
Plan, manage, and coordinate recruitment and manning of the commissioning team, including Operations and Maintenance, as well as post-commissioning staffing requirements.
Coordinate with the O&M team to prepare post-commissioning operating scenarios, overhaul philosophy, and emergency requirements.
Determine work priorities, approve shift-crew alterations, and plan and review daily project and commissioning activities against targets.
Review commissioning procedures and P&IDs; attend technical project review meetings, including HAZOP/SIL and design studies; and attend vendor acceptance-test workshops and comment on shortfalls.
Analyze complex technical problems and constraints related to plant operation and maintenance, diagnose problems, and recommend, approve, or plan solutions.
Ensure spare parts and required materials are ordered in accordance with planned maintenance schedules.
Ensure operating, maintenance, and vendor documentation—including reports, drawings, and specifications—is complete and accurate and handed over to the Company as required.
Prepare and monitor Operations and Maintenance commissioning project budgets, performance, and utilization, and provide periodic management reports.
Initiate, review, and endorse amendments to permits to work, standing instructions, general operating procedures, operating procedures, and maintenance preparation procedures.