Senior Commissioning Engineer - Power; Kansas

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Power

Kansas City, MO

Job:
Engineering

Primary

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Req

Description

The Senior Commissioning Engineer leads commissioning planning, commissioning coordination, and schedule development for various Power Plant and/or Industrial Plants. This position will lead the commissioning planning for a wide variety of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems to ensure systems are commissioning with project start standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications and checklists based on Burns & McDonnell standards.
• Review designs, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manual to develop commissioning plans, start-up reports and checklists.
• Develop and implement clear startup procedures as required by clients.
• Direct project teams to manage project checkout and testing activities. Provide leadership with technical staff activities to complete startup system testing.
• Oversee project deliverables for contract execution.
• Development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of an evolving commissioning department.
• Lead meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated.
• Develop tools for tracking and reporting commissioning status to upper management, reporting progress and tracking project cost.
• Recruit, retain, train, develop, and mentor department staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Masters degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Minimum 7 years of mechanical engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
• Advanced knowledge in mechanical or electrical engineering commissioning techniques, principles and procedures.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Demonstrated project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Understanding of site safety procedures, including electrical safety.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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