Commissioning Superintendent

Job Overview

Kiewit is seeking a highly skilled Commissioning Superintendent to support the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of assigned projects. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of our projects.

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.
• Ensure 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 laborers' composite labor rates.
• Manage contract administration, including communication with subcontractors and field management.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of water treatment plant operations, including troubleshooting, and recommendations for process improvements.
• Strong math skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
• Extensive knowledge of equipment and operations.
• 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.

Working Conditions

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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.

Benefits

Kiewit offers 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kiewit is 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.