CS CSU Specialists Professional Lead Instrumentation and Controls (422)

Environmental and Safety Solutions•Humboldt County, NV

About The Position

The CSU Instrument and Controls Startup Engineer is responsible for Instrument and Controls systems for the Thacker Pass Project, including planning and executing precommissioning and commissioning activities. The role coordinates with project management, engineering, construction, clients, other disciplines, and organizations to integrate the startup plan and complete component-, system-, and integrated facility-level testing. It monitors risks, trends, progress, schedules, and budget accounts, and takes corrective action to meet project goals and requirements. During the home office assignment, the role develops Advanced Work Packages for Instrument and Controls precommissioning and commissioning tests. It contributes to the project startup manual, prepares preoperational and integrated system/unit test procedures and other required documents, prepares and administers specialty subcontracts as needed, and may provide on-the-job training to client personnel. The role also reviews project documentation and designs, recommends revisions, and ensures system descriptions and vendor operating and maintenance manuals are consistent with testing and commissioning activities. The position prepares detailed startup plans and participates in and directs system turnover walkdowns, including construction and client turnovers, and tracks and resolves punch-list items. Work hours may include shiftwork, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by the project program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 10–13 years of relevant experience, or 14–17 years of relevant work experience.
At least 7 years of prior experience in precommissioning, commissioning, startup, or facility operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
Thorough understanding of physical processes and equipment associated with mining and extraction facilities, and their control philosophies.
Skilled in oral and written English communication.
Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS.
Computer literacy, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams (SLDs), wiring, instrument loops, and mechanical PFD drawings.
Technical knowledge of startup, operation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, engineering and startup methods, and the application of computers to engineering problems.
Extensive knowledge of precedents in startup and operations and broad knowledge of related principles and practices.
Ability to create and maintain instrumentation documentation, including specifications, calibration procedures, and maintenance plans.
Ability to specify and source control devices for process systems.
Ability to test, calibrate, install, repair, inspect, and troubleshoot equipment and monitoring devices.
Ability to walk at least 3 miles per day over uneven ground; climb and descend 100-foot stair towers and 25-foot ladders at least 6 times per shift; and climb and maneuver on temporary scaffolds in ambient temperatures from -10°F to 105°F.
Right to work and remain in the U.S., or eligibility for consideration as a sponsored visa candidate.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in precommissioning, commissioning, or process operation at mining and extraction facilities.
Computer literacy in company systems such as Setroute, Teamworks, and Smart Completions.
Prior experience with company startup processes and procedures, plus managed or supervised startup activities on one or more large-scale projects.
Mining and Metals project testing and commissioning experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Instrument and Controls precommissioning and commissioning planning and execution with project management, engineering, construction, clients, and other disciplines.
Prepare and execute plans for component-level, system-level, and integrated facility-level Instrument and Controls testing.
Develop Advanced Work Packages for precommissioning and commissioning testing activities during the home office assignment.
Participate in developing the project startup manual and prepare preoperational testing procedures, integrated system/unit test procedures, and other required documents.
Prepare, award, and administer specialty subcontracts as needed to support commissioning activities.
Provide on-the-job training to client personnel when required by contract.
Review project documentation and provide engineering input on revisions to system descriptions, vendor operating and maintenance manuals, and related documents.
Prepare detailed startup plans and monitor and maintain applicable precommissioning and commissioning schedules and budget accounts.
Direct, conduct, and participate in construction and client system-turnover walkdowns.
Develop, track, and resolve punch-list items related to electrical equipment.
Review project designs and recommend changes to help ensure projects are safe throughout startup operations.
Perform other duties as directed in support of project activities.