Requisition ID: 174757

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Commissioning

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Power Commissioning Manager will work under the direction of the Commissioning Director and report directly to the Project Manager while on-site. The Power Commissioning Manager establishes the culture and approach, prepares schedules, process, and procedures, for the job for the entire Project SU team.

District Overview

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater

We are a high-performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

On our team, you'll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit's culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America.

Location

This position is located in Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

• Leads and insists on strict adherence to Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures (LOTO) and policies.
• Responsible for delivering a functioning asset to operations.
• The interface to the Engineering, Construction and Client.
• Develop Project Site Specific Commissioning Manual.
• Develop and Track project Specific Plan the Plan
• Ensure all Environmental Health & Safety (PROJECT SAFETY MANUAL) procedures are followed per the Kiewit PROJECT SAFETY MANUAL, state and federal guidelines specifically to the site permit requirements.
• Review and or develop procedures specific to the SU activities.
• Develop commissioning procedure templates to be site specific per the site scoped Pipe and Instrumentation Diagram(s) (P&ID's).
• Ensure all SU related procedures are developed for the project and followed by all assigned craft personnel.
• Read and adhere to Startup Administration Manual.
• The SU business plans and project plans are developed for commissioning activities
• Oversee all required SU activities related to each craft during the pre-commissioning
• Oversee and direct SU operations personnel during the commissioning phase.
• Oversee and direct performance testing activities during the SU phase.
• Review commissioning package scope definition.
• Review & implements SU staffing plan.
• Maintain and update commissioning schedule.
• Execute turnover plan with construction.
• Manage and oversee the commissioning budget.
• Ensure all SU personnel are site-specific trained.
• Attend daily/weekly and monthly construction and project meetings.
• Help to prioritize Punch List items (by system).
• Oversight of sub-contractor services as needed.
• Approves spare part orders.
• Management of all commissioning records including accurate Red-Line/As-Built drawings
• Manage Sub-contractors performing activities such as oil flushes, hydrolazing, and chemical clean, steam blows.
• Manage OEM-Technical Field Advisor (TFA) support when applicable.
• Ensure "Job Hazard Analysis" (JHA) is prepared.
• Report on progress, issues, gaps.
• Reviews, approves and directs daily operational plan during hot commissioning including pre-start requirements
• Prepare action plans to address gaps in commissioning schedule/plan.
• Track, review, & approve-of all Startup Lessons Learned, Condition Reports & Best Practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or 10 to 15 years of equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of CSU experience, including one previous assignment in a Senior CSU Leadership Role. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 10 years of prior experience working on power projects.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the various systems within a power plant that is required to produce power and how they interconnect.
• Understanding of Flow Measurement, Engineering practices, design methods & calculations. Knowledge of PC, Windows, Office Software, and IT implementation background.
• Industry Safety Standards and requirements.
• Capable to read, interpret & prepare applicable technical information.
• Knowledge and maintenance of PLC and PC based control systems.

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Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.