Senior Electrical Commissioning Lead

Cynet Systems•Port Arthur, TX

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Commissioning Lead serves as the Electrical Lead for a Nitrogen Recovery Unit and has overall responsibility for the project’s electrical systems during pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and facility testing. The role coordinates electrical testing across component, system, and integrated facility levels, and develops testing, turnover, and startup documentation and plans. The position works with other disciplines and organizations, supports the development of electrical Advanced Work Packages, participates in project design reviews, and represents commissioning and startup needs. It also oversees relevant schedules and budget accounts, supports specialty subcontracting, provides client training if required by contract, and directs electrical system turnover walkdowns and punch-list resolution. Work hours may include shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed to support project goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent with 8 or more years of relevant experience, or 12 or more years of relevant work experience without a degree.
At least 7 years of prior experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, or facility operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Thorough understanding of physical processes associated with mining and extraction facilities and related process equipment, including centrifuges, compressors, mixers, conveyors, and pumps, and their control philosophies.
Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria for utility-scale electrical systems, including ANSI/IEEE C50, IEEE C57, IEEE 115, and NETA guidelines, for test-plan and procedure development.
Proficiency with startup management systems and collaboration tools.
Prior experience with standard startup processes and procedures, including managing or supervising startup activities on large-scale projects.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams (SLDs), wiring diagrams, instrument loops, and mechanical P&ID drawings.
Technical knowledge of startup, operation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of engineering systems, calculations, startup methods, and computer applications for engineering problems.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, or process operations at mining and extraction facilities.

Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the project’s electrical systems through pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and facility testing.
Coordinate with other disciplines and organizations to prepare and execute plans for component-level, system-level, and integrated facility-level electrical testing.
Develop system testing and turnover documentation, including drawing scopes and tracking systems.
Support development of Advanced Work Packages for electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning testing during home office assignments.
Participate in development of the project startup manual and prepare system pre-operational testing procedures, integrated system/unit test procedures, and related documents.
Represent commissioning and startup during project design reviews and recommend design changes to ensure safety during startup operations.
Prepare, award, and administer specialty subcontracts as needed to support commissioning activities, such as meter and relay calibration.
Provide on-the-job training for client personnel if required by the contract.
Provide engineering with input on revisions to system descriptions, vendor operating manuals, and maintenance manuals based on document reviews and commissioning execution.
Prepare detailed startup plans for project pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
Monitor and maintain applicable pre-commissioning and commissioning schedules and budget accounts.
Direct, conduct, and participate in system turnover walkdowns for construction and client turnovers, including developing, tracking, and resolving electrical-equipment punch-list items.
Work required hours, including shift work, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed to support project goals.
Perform other duties as directed.