Commissioning & Startup Manager (San Francisco)

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World , our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.
The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters communities, and improves ecosystems. MWH is currently seeking a Commissioning & Startup Manager . This position will lead the commissioning and startup of a wastewater treatment plant and future municipal projects. This position will be site based, however future projects may require relocation or significant travel. The ability to travel, including internationally, is required. As part of the Commissioning and Startup team you will be providing commissioning services to allow the company to minimize risks and maximize profits on turnkey and engineering services contracts.
You will report directly to the Commissioning Director and duties/responsibilities of the role will include:
Manage execution of commissioning and startup of a water or wastewater plant.
Maintain Health and Safety levels during the commissioning activities.
Develop the commissioning and startup strategy for construction and commissioning sequencing.
Manage commissioning and startup team of ten or more individuals.
Provide mentorship, training and professional development for direct reports.
Work with the project team to read/interpret specifications for commissioning approach.
Develop commissioning and startup schedule and budget for the respective project.
Manage the development of written procedures for testing, cleaning and initial startup of major plant equipment and systems.
Lead the development of commissioning and startup plans.
Manage client/vendor/subcontractor coordination for the startup of completed systems. Provide training program and materials for process plant equipment.
Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
Assist in resource planning at project level.
Manage documentation of the commissioning process, including commissioning data and as built documentation, input to O&Ms and feedback to the design disciplines.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Recognize the importance of satisfying the customer as the key to achieving other objectives.
Participate in the acquisition and storing of business and technical knowledge, and the use of those stored intellectual assets.
Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Business Administration, Science, or other similar field of study.
Minimum 10 years experience in commissioning & start-up and plant operations.
Minimum 5 years of management experience.
Experience in the water/wastewater industry (or) applicable industrial construction responsibilities.
Experience in wastewater facilities with treatment capacity of 100MGD or greater.
Preference will be given to candidates with operations and maintenance and/or commissioning and startup background.
Familiar with asset management programs (i.e Maximo) for vertical assets.
Proficient in reading and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) Drawings, including the controls, PLC and SCADA, information.
Understanding of methods and techniques of maintaining and repairing wastewater plant equipment, machinery and related facilities.
Experience with operations and maintenance programs at water or wastewater facilities.
Proficient with Bluebeam, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
Proficient with use of SharePoint document management
Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
~Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
~ Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
~ 10 Paid Holidays
~MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Companys multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.