Job Summary

Verification that plant equipment is in compliance with project contract and specification requirements, conforms to design operational feasibility, and is set up and tested per the supplier's requirements, within the engineer's discipline capacity. Provides functional direction to technicians and craft on staff. As lead Discipline Engineer, provides functional direction and supervision to other discipline engineers, technicians, and craft support on staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of startup packages as required
• Tracks and controls all documentation required for proper maintenance of the startup packages .
• Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a detailed startup schedule .
• Proactively plans for startup activities and major milestones (such as major equipment, chemical cleaning, steamblow, or demonstration and performance testing) .
• Manages construction completion, turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client .
• Assists in the development of clear startup procedures as required to satisfy the contract and/or coordinates the startup effort .
• Assists in the advanced planning and preparation for startup activities and major milestones .
• Participates in the development and implementation of programs for the control of; spares, consumables, outstanding work and deficiencies lists, etc .
• Executes the startup effort ensuring compliance with the associated specifications and contracts and ultimately resulting in an efficient and timely turnover to the client .
• Completes thorough system walk downs/reviews to establish the completion status of systems and identify outstanding items to be completed .
• Responsible lead for plant equipment and systems within the engineer's discipline capacity
• The primary point-of-contact for all system functions through startup and operation of the plant
• Activities include but are not limited to:
  • Verifying systems are installed per design .
  • Confirming design operational feasibility .
  • Recording as built engineering changes on drawings .
  • Ensuring proper setup and testing of equipment as per supplier requirements .
  • Provides functional supervision of other discipline engineers assigned to the project .
  • Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities .
  • Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements .
  • Acts in capacity of a "lead person " Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction
• Directs discipline start up engineers and discipline start up technicians

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of relevant startup experience preferred

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

OSHA 10 Hour Training

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Competencies

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

017