Substation Commissioning Manager - Texas

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • TX

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About The Position

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.

Requirements

• 5+ years of startup experience, with at least one previous assignment as a lead discipline engineer.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's in Engineering preferred.
• Previous Commissioning management experience on one or more transmission project preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various relay and apparatus testing procedures.
• HV/MV testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages the process of construction completion turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client.
• Manages priorities and activities of startup staff.
• Develops and maintains a detailed startup schedule and detailed set of startup packages to track startup completion and progress.
• Manages and maintains open communications and relationship with the client.
• Responsible to managing and monitoring the startup budget and man hours.
• Develops clear startup procedures as required by contract to coordinate the startup effort.
• Plans and prepares for startup activities and major milestones.
• Implements a coordinated operations control program ensuring good communication and the smooth execution of operational activities.
• Creates and implements controls process for spares, consumables, outstanding work, and material deliveries.
• Coordinates the daily activities effecting and involving startup.
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value.
• Champions continuous improvement efforts.
• Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
• Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
• Supervises discipline commissioning engineers, operations supervisors, commissioning technicians, loto/turnover coordinators.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances.
• Disability insurance.
• Robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree