Talascend is currently seeking an Electrical Field Engineer for a contract opportunity located in Portland, TX.

Overview:

The Electrical Field Engineer will report to the Lead Electrical Field Engineer. This individual is responsible for providing technical assistance, direction, and support. Field supervision for construction and installation activities for all disciplines associated with the ISBL equipment and materials. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including, but not limited to nightshift, split shift, or day shift.

Responsibilities:
Plan and execute electrical testing, as required to place the CCL3 facility into service.
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.
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.
Prepare system preoperational test procedures for assigned systems. Complete testing per 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. 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 procedures as required to document as-built conditions and/or properly resolve deficiencies.
Prepare detailed startup plans for assigned project system commissioning activities, integrate all discipline activities into these plans.
Provide input and updates to project controls as required to maintain accuracy and progress of project schedules, QURR and other progress tracking tools.
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 people 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 Standard Applications SetRoute, TeamWorks, E-Track and InfoWorks in the execution of work assignments.
Work hours as required, including shiftwork, overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary to support the project.
Ensure that work being performed is within scope of services and within budget.
Input to project management, engineering, and construction to ensure startup requirements are incorporated into project activities, including review of project designs and construction to ensure plant operability and operating personnel safety.
Performing inspections and initiating supporting documentation for all discipline system installations on an ongoing basis.
Providing support to field supervision in establishing requirements for workforce, tools, equipment, and material requirements for a given work evolution.
Executing field material takeoffs from "Issued For Construction" drawings.
Providing input to the quantity tracking applications and reporting on weekly installed quantities to Project Controls.
Preparing field material requisitions for equipment and materials, and monitoring status of purchase orders and deliveries.
Trouble-shooting the design, resolving issues with engineering and/or fabricator using formal field documentation processes.
Ensuring all installations are per latest revisions of design drawings, specifications, standards, and codes.
Acting as point of contact for coordination and resolution of all technical issues related to select contractors on site who provide technical services for the execution of the permanent plant electrical systems scope of work.
Completing and reviewing as-built documentation.
Monitoring actual work performance compared to the project budget and schedule.

Qualifications and Skills:
Construction experience assigned to a construction site.
Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Good Knowledge and Understanding of engineering systems, applications of startup and operations; and previous experience in 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 provide technical guidance for testing, startup, and operations activities.
Good knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other relevant used applications (Aconex, Set Route).
Understands project workflows from design, estimation, construction administration and coordination, and fabrication.
Must be able to walk at least 3 miles per day over uneven ground, be able to climb and descend stair towers 100' in height at least 6 times per shift, climb and descend ladders 25' in height at least 6 times per shift, climb on and maneuver on temporary scaffolds to access project equipment.
University/B.S. degree plus 6 years of experience or 10;years of equivalent industry experience in-lieu of a degree.
Additional Qualifications:
Experience managing technical services subcontracts.
Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Understanding of applicable work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
Strong supervision experience including the ability to lead and manage change.
Five years' experience in the testing or maintenance of LNG systems including inverters, motors, medium voltage switchgear, transformers and power distribution systems including calibration of the associated protective relaying.
Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e., harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).