Startup PSM / SIMOPS

Bechtel • Brownsville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible to provide leadership and coordination for planning and execution of simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) during construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup phases. Ensure hazards are identified, risks assessed, and mitigation measures implemented in accordance with SIMOPS procedure to protect personnel, facilities, and environment.

Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

Requirements

• University/B.S degree in Mechanical Engineering plus 6 years of experience or 10 years of equivalent industry experience in-lieu of a degree.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience in a supervisory role commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken, preferably in a lump-sum turn-key environment.
• The ideal candidate possesses extensive and a broad technical experience of commissioning, startup, operation, maintenance, and testing of Mechanical/Piping Systems/Components of Oil & Gas Processing Facilities.
• Good Knowledge and Understanding of engineering systems, applications of startup and operations; and previous experience in Mechanical Commissioning roles.
• Broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing.
• Possesses effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborates well in a team environment.
• Good leadership skills & able to supervise craft for testing, startup, and operations activity.
• Good knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other relevant Bechtel used applications (Aconex, Set Route).
• Understands project workflows from design, estimation, construction administration and coordination, and fabrication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Experience in the design of LNG facilities.
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
• Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects.
• Strong supervision experience including the ability to lead and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and verifies the integrity of mechanical systems during Installation, Commissioning, and Startup, to maximize system reliability and availability, by carrying out inspections and construction support as needed.
• Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to them.
• Complete testing per STCP’s, SWPP’s, project procedures and other specific procedures which may be required to be prepared in this position. Complete all test records, data sheets, etc. to fully document testing activities
• Ensures that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.
• Actively participates in safety programs.
• Receives administrative supervision and technical guidance from the OSBL Area Lead. Objectives are defined, and results are subject to supervisory review.
• Provides technical guidance and assigns work to project Commissioning and Startup, technicians, crafts, and others who are performing specific assignments.
• Coordinates between project engineering, construction, specialty staff groups, clients, and vendors.
• Prepare FCR/NCR/DR’s as required to document as-built conditions and/or properly resolve deficiencies
• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed CSU activities or maintenance, including reviews for safety and execution.
• Performs work involving conventional practice but may include complex features such as conflicting priorities, unsuitability of conventional methods, or difficult coordination requirements.
• Ensure permanent plant materials are stored in accordance with specifications and project requirements.
• Responsible for testing of mechanical system(s) as per supplier and code requirements.
• Participate in system turnover walkdowns, both Construction and Client turnovers; initiate, track and resolve punchlist items for assigned areas of responsibility
• Prepares and Maintains Mechanical Spares for Commissioning and startup.
• Monitors Commissioning & Startup spares usage on the site and Prepares Field Material Requisitions for permanent plant material to ensure that the CSU activities to be productive.
• Responsible for onsite activities of subcontractors, suppliers, clients and their representatives and others as may be assigned within area of responsibility.
• Preparing reports and forecasts, including summary of CSU progress and craft personnel forecast.
• Monitors the activities of subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.

Benefits

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior