Commissioning Technical Services Manager - Oil, Gas Chemical; OGC)

Position: Commissioning Technical Services Manager - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC)
Requisition  Job Level: Senior Level Home District/Group:
Kiewit OGC Engineering Department:
Commissioning Market: OGC

Employment Type:

Full Time

Position Overview The Commissioning/Start-Up (CSU) Technical Services Manager performs the essential job duties and functions of overseeing assigned projects with the overall objective of defining and establishing a pre-commissioning, commissioning, trails and handover execution framework on the project(s) while ensuring the safety, quality, value, timeliness, of the assigned project(s). This includes developing, managing and executing all commissioning and related activities in conformance with company policies and procedures, contracts, plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.

This role directs staff in various functions necessary in their roles to meet or exceed all project commissioning objectives. It requires authoritative knowledge and extensive technical & operational background, holistic grasp of complex situations with the ability to move between intuitive and analytical approaches with ease and see the overall picture and alternative approaches.

District Overview Kiewit’s Oil, Gas, and Chemical Engineering Group is a full-service engineering firm. Our combined staff of engineers and design professionals has expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines, serving the LNG, midstream, refining and petrochemical markets. With unparalleled experience, our construction-focused engineering prioritizes constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Location This position is based at our Energy Corridor office in the greater Houston, TX area with extensive project/site travel will be expected. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member.

This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities
• Key role in directing a team to develop the test & commissioning procedures.

• Manage & supervise the commissioning of various utility, process, control, electrical, fire and gas, safety systems, etc.

• Work closely with various stakeholders including the Project Manager, Engineering Managers, and the Construction Team to provide subject-matter expert advice and leadership.

• Responsible for functionally developing, managing and delivering the means and methods of the commissioning execution strategy, schedule, and cost.

• Lead & direct all commissioning activity for a project including the lead staff position responsible for and directing all commissioning activities at the site.

• Ensures best practices by developing and implementing turnover, pre-commissioning, commissioning, preservation and maintenance processes and systems considering, including: contractual requirements, project, and construction schedule, reliability, maintenance, materials management, change management, permitting and EPA requirements.

• Establishes system boundaries, scopes of work, and turnover / commissioning execution plans.

• Communicates turnover / commissioning roles and scope for members of design and construction teams; understands the commissioning test plans/protocols, and coordinates and/or attends design, construction and operability reviews to meet project deadlines while continually monitoring critical path and prepare schedule impact reports for project management

• Provide input on as-built drawing preparation and fleet management documentation.

• Be involved & participate in vendor supplier, and/or…