Requisition ID: 301013 - Relocation Authorized: National - Single
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Cheyenne, WY
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Project Overview: The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fuelling unprecedented demand for data centres that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. Our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery in 2026.
The candidate will act as the Startup Electrical Lead on the Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Project in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Job Summary: The CSU Mechanical Specialist assists the Mechanical Lead in managing and supervising the mechanical CSU activities at the project. The specialist will be responsible for planning and executing the startup, commissioning, and initial operation of the mechanical systems and
equipment at the project. The specialist will be responsible for managing the mechanical commissioning. This will require coordinating with electrical; instrumentation and control systems disciplines and other functional departments to complete all required testing from component level through integrated operation with the rest of the facility.
Major Responsibilities: - Coordinates, as directed, with project management, the startup related engineering, construction, and client activities as an office assignment or during startup, operations, maintenance or testing at the jobsite.
- Conducts execution planning for assigned scope through scoping, plans, procedures, schedules, and budgets.
- Sets up progress reporting framework for scope area, and reviews on an ongoing basis with team, taking proactive course corrections as necessary.
- Develops and evaluates plans and criteria within the discipline or specialty for a variety of project activities.
- Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria and performance data relating to the specialty.
- Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned engineers, estimates staffing needs, schedules, and assigns work to meet completion dates.
- Provides technical advice and counsel on specific assignments by providing the resolution of technical questions arising in the area of specialty.
- Preparation of system testing and turnover documentation.
- Provides assistance to the training group on the project in the development of training program material intended for classroom and OJT training of client personnel.
- Prepares system preoperational test procedures for assigned systems. Completes testing per Bechtel 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.
Major Responsibility: (Cont.) - Prepares preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for maintaining equipment once it has been commissioned.
- Applies knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, and design criteria pertinent to mechanical systems, to development of test plans and procedures.
- Performs mechanical work in accordance with corporate procedures and guidance.
- Develops, reviews, and implements lockout/tagout (LOTO) plans; verifies mechanical energy-isolation boundaries; ensures effective control of hazardous energy; and coordinates individual and group LOTO activities during commissioning, startup, testing, maintenance, and turnover.
- Uses well developed interpersonal skills to interact closely and frequently with client management and operations and maintenance personnel.
Education and Experience Requirements: - Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 5 - 8 years of relevant experience or 9 - 12 years of relevant work experience.
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Required Knowledge and Skills: - Relevant experience in delivering large-scale combined cycle power projects.
- Broad working knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and facilities' operations criteria pertinent to the activities supervised.
- Knowledge and experience with commissioning behind the meter power generation is preferred. Integration of power facilities in a data center environment is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of administrative practices including cost and scheduling.
- Ability to work effectively in leading in a team environment, motivating and supporting others.
- Demonstrated expert understanding of CSU core processes and procedures.
- Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement, and construction functions and general business techniques.
- Excellent skill in oral and written communication with demonstrated skill to present CSU information to management and client.
- Knowledgeable in various mechanical system flushing and cleaning protocols.
- Skilled in leading and directing craft crews.
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