Commissioning and Start Up Manager

7 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Kiewit Full time

Job Summary

The Commissioning and Start Up Manager will support the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start up on assigned projects. This role will play a significant part in the success of Kiewit's construction operations. The successful candidate will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple foremen and/or laborers/craft workers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a schedule of activities related to startup testing and commissioning that meet the requirements of the overall project schedule.
  • Supervise field crews and mentor junior superintendents.
  • Hold and/or attend daily safety meetings.
  • Insist on strict adherence to Lock-Out / Tag-Out Procedures (LOTO) and policies.
  • Review, develop, and implement test procedures for component and system testing.
  • Understand and adhere to all contractual requirements, including permitting.
  • Review and approve the balance of foremen, journeymen, and laborer's composite labor rates.
  • Manage contract administration, including subcontractor/field management meetings for communication.
  • Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site.
  • Provide direct/indirect project technical expertise to facilitate FAT, construction, commissioning, and interim operations.
  • Assist in initial energization, functional testing, and operation of plant systems.
  • Track progress of specialized systems and provide management with timely reports on the progress, activities, and provide assessment for improvements (if any).
  • Monitor original equipment manufacturers' work that affects plant operations is being completed as per the regulatory and design standards.
  • Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings with clients for problem resolution and planning.
  • Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections.
  • Review, approve, and negotiate change orders.
  • Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover.
  • Maintain daily diary for record keeping purposes.
  • Ensure that all performance evaluations are completed in a timely fashion for direct reports.
  • Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy, and procedural or staff changes.
  • Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot underlying conditions and make recommendations and provide guidance to correct issues in a timely and safe manner.

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of water treatment plant operations, including troubleshooting, and recommendations for process improvements.
  • Strong math skills and proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite.
  • Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
  • Extensive knowledge of equipment and operations is required.
  • Able to lead, communicate, and prioritize effectively during normal, abnormal, and emergency situations.
  • Able to maintain situational awareness during normal, abnormal, and emergency situations.
  • More than 6+ years in an Operations role with experience working in electrical, mechanical instrumental, or other professional training preferred.
  • More than 5+ years in a Management role, with prior experience in an Engineering office.
  • Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of Flow Measurement, Engineering practices, design methods & calculations.
  • Knowledge of PC, Windows, Office Software, and IT implementation background.
  • Able to Read, interpret, and prepare applicable technical information. Control systems knowledge and maintenance of PLC and PC-based control systems. Must have experience with mechanical equipment like pipelines, Valves, Pumps, and other mechanical equipment with moving parts.

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