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Contract / Temp to Perm / Permanent: Contract
City: Bedford
State: Kentucky
Country: United States

Long term contract opportunity with per diem.
All candidates must have recent startup experience at a coal fired power plant.

STARTUP ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II

Applies specialized knowledge of startup methods to the solution of specific problems. Provides the resolution of technical questions arising in the area of specialty. Uses advanced startup engineering techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of related sciences and disciplines.

Plans, coordinates and executes difficult or specialized assignments within a type of industry or type of industrial process for startup, operations, maintenance and testing.
Assists in the preparation of project proposals.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge within area of expertise regarding new concepts, approaches and solutions to problems.
Assists in project design reviews and project operations manual preparation.
Provides technical guidance and on-the-job training to subordinates and project personnel as assigned.
Prepares and gives presentations to management, the client or others as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
-The Electrical Startup Engineer will be assigned systems on the project for which he will have full responsibility for commissioning. This will require coordinating with mechanical, instrumentation and control systems disciplines within the startup organization to complete all required testing from component level through integrated operation with the rest of the facility;
-Preparation of system testing and turnover documentation including scoped documents, test records, test procedures and other similar required documents;
-Supervise and direct subcontractor personnel as required to support commissioning activities (i.e.: HVAC balancing, fire protection commissioning, emissions testing, meter & relay testing, etc.). Plan work with the subcontractors and monitor it and control it in accordance with the terms of the contract to stay within the budget and schedule constraints. Report and document subcontractor work activities on a daily basis in accordance with applicable procedures;
Provide assistance to the training group on the project in the development of training program material intended for classroom and OJT training of client personnel;
-Prepare system preoperational test procedures for assigned systems. Complete testing per Bechtel Corporate Standard Test and Commissioning Procedures (STCP) and Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPP), pre-op 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;
-Prepare system turnover packages in accordance with project procedures by assembling and reviewing all system test documentation (all disciplines) for adequacy and completeness;
-Prepare preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for maintaining equipment once it has been commissioned. Complete long term storage and maintenance requirements on equipment following turnover from construction to startup prior to when it is commissioned. Fully document these activities and submit permanent records for incorporation in the maintenance database;
-Coordinate with and provide direction to supplier Technical Assistants to complete commissioning of vendor supplied equipment. Monitor supplier TA activities to ensure proper charging of TA time (i.e.: ensure Bechtel is not charged for TA time spent addressing the vendor's own issues). Plan work accordingly and control the expenditure of TA time to stay within the budget constraints for each PO; Report and document vendor work activities on a daily basis in accordance with applicable procedures;
-Provide input to engineering on revisions required to system descriptions, vendor operating and maintenance manuals, etc. based on review of documents during development of the preoperational test procedures and executing of the commissioning to ensure all such documents are consistent; Prepare the necessary design change and non- conformance documents in accordance with Bechtel procedures as required to document as-built conditions and/or properly resolve deficiencies; -Supervise field manual craft as required to perform assigned tasks; monitor and control craft performance and be accountable for performance of the craft against the budget;
-Participate in system turnover walkdowns for both Construction and Client turnovers; initiate, track and resolve punchlist items for assigned areas of responsibility;
-Apply knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, and design criteria pertinent to utility scale electrical systems such as ANSI/IEEE C50, IEEE C57, IEEE 115, NETA Guidelines, NFPA 70, to development of test plans and procedures;
-Perform live electrical work in accordance with corporate procedures and guidance from NFPA 70E;
-Using well developed interpersonal skills to interact closely and frequently with client management and operations and maintenance personnel while maintaining a level of commercial awareness that does not create adverse exposure to the project's financial and schedule positions;
Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Bechtel Standard Applications SetRoute, Teamworks, and Infoworks in the execution of work assignments; -Work hours as required, including shift-work, overtime, weekends and holidays as necessary to support the project;
-Perform other duties as directed in support of project activities; MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
-A bachelor's degree in engineering, a hard science or mathematics from an accredited college or university, or a professional license
in an appropriate engineering or scientific discipline from a recognized licensing board, or a current or previously held industry or
military license/certification/qualification in electrical work, or a sufficient number of specialized courses in an appropriate engineering or scientific discipline to meet the job requirements, or extensive progressive work experience in the power generation industry;
-Ten years experience in the utility