Commissioning Manager

Company: PIC Group Inc.
Location: Cody
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals.

Title: Commissioning Manager
Position Type: Contract
Location: Cody, WY
Reports to: EPC Project Manager
Status: Exempt

Job Summary:
The Commissioning Manager reports to and works under the direction of the EPC Project Manager in Cody, WY for a six (6) unit 24MW reciprocating engine greenfield site to generate power to the oil fields. The Commissioning Manager has management responsibility for delivery of all Startup, Commissioning and Testing related activities for the project, while ensuring the work is performed in conformance with the project objectives and requirements. The Commissioning Manager's principal areas of responsibility are safety, quality, and schedule related to commissioning activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Commissioning manager's assigned duties and responsibilities are those specifically related to planning, supervising, and executing startup activities and shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:

• Coordinating commissioning, startup, and testing activities.
• Preparing startup and field-testing plans, documentation, and forms.
• Liaising between the Constructor, Engineer, and Owner for all startup and testing activities.
• Developing a comprehensive schedule for startup activities and providing regular schedule updates. The startup and testing schedule shall be incorporated into the Progress Schedule.
• Scheduling and leading startup, testing, and commissioning planning meetings.
• Conducting coordination meetings during startup, testing, and commissioning at least weekly.
• Assist with coordinating manufacturers' services and their certification of proper installation and/or operation of equipment as required by the specifications.
• Overseeing all startup, testing, and commissioning activities, including either direct participation in the activities and/or oversight and monitoring of activities. It shall be the startup manager's responsibility to assure that all tests have been completed in accordance with accepted testing procedures.
• Ensuring readiness for and coordinating maintenance, repair, and adjustment of equipment and systems during startup testing, and commissioning.
• Conducting or overseeing pre-test checks to ensure readiness for testing.
• Verify all piping hydrostatic testing and flushing has been completed prior to field testing connected equipment.
• Ensuring all testing equipment is in proper working order and has been calibrated to appropriate standards.
• Coordinate and oversee Electrical Testing Contractor (NETA certified) electrical acceptance testing.
• Coordinate and oversee the functional testing of the facility.
• Coordinate and oversee Emissions and Performance testing of the facility.
• Promptly reports Safety, Health, or Environmental incidents or issues to management, and promptly takes action to correct the situation.
  Job Requirements:
  The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
  
  • Knowledge of Balance of Plant (BOP), Operating and Maintenance Principles (incl. Pumps, Compressors, Fans, Blowers, Process Controls Principles, Etc.).
  • Ability to address Change Management
  • Knowledge and ability to manager Contracts and Subcontracts
  • Knowledge and expertise in Commissioning Principles (incl. Construction Completion Requirements, Pre-Commissioning Requirements, Commissioning Requirements, Verification Testing Requirements, Performance Testing Requirements, Emissions Testing Requirements, Cleanliness Criteria Requirements)
  • Strong Communication, leadership, teamwork, and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of OSHA Requirements (incl. General, Lockout / Tagout, Arc Flash Hazard Requirements (NFPA 70E) and Fuel Gas Piping System Requirements (NFPA 56)).
  • Strong Problem-Solving skills.
  • Skills and experience in Project Planning and Controls
  • Skills and experience in Risk Management
  • Understanding of Project Life Cycle
  • Ability to perform in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
  • Proficient with use of Microsoft Office Products (Access, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
    Physical Requirements:
    
    • Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, crawling or stretching.
    • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
      Education / Experience:
      
      • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree/Certification (or equivalent experience including Navy, Maritime Field, Stationary Engineer) is required.
      • 5+ years startup management experience on similar projects is required.
      • OSHA-10 is required, OSHA-30 is preferred.
        PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive wages and benefits. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.

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