Electrical Commissioning Lead

Talascend is currently seeking an Electrical Commissioning Lead for a contract opportunity with our client in Port Arthur, Texas.

Overview

The electrical commissioning lead is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing and system turnover activities for a large-scale project. This role supports electrical system design reviews, documentation development, schedule and budget management, subcontract administration and client personnel training.

Responsibilities

• 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 system route documentation.
• Support the development of advanced work packages for electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning testing activities.
• Participate in developing the project startup manual, preoperational testing procedures, integrated system and unit test procedures, and other required documentation.
• Represent the commissioning, startup and operations function during project design reviews and recommend design changes to support safe startup and operation.
• Prepare, award and administer specialty subcontracts required to support commissioning activities, including meter and relay calibration.
• Provide on-the-job training to client personnel when required.
• Provide engineering input on revisions to system descriptions, vendor operating and maintenance manuals, and related documentation.
• Prepare detailed startup plans for 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.
• Develop, track and resolve punch list items related to electrical equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed in support of project activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup or facility operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Thorough understanding of the physical processes associated with mining and extraction facilities and related process equipment, including centrifuges, compressors, mixers, conveyors and pumps.
• Knowledge of control philosophies associated with mining and extraction facilities.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria applicable to utility-scale electrical systems, including ANSI/IEEE C50, IEEE C57, IEEE 115 and NETA guidelines.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument loops and mechanical process flow diagrams.
• Technical knowledge of startup, operations, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, engineering and startup methods, and the application of computers to engineering problems.
• Computer literacy and ability to use applicable engineering and project management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning or process operations for mining and extraction facilities.
• Prior experience with startup processes and procedures.
• Prior experience managing or supervising startup activities on one or more large-scale projects.

Shift

Work hours may vary and include shift work, overtime, weekends and holidays as necessary to support project activities.