Commissioning Engineer

Overview

Citizenship Requirement: Yes, US Citizenship is Required.

Anticipated Contract Length: 1 year with potential for extension.

Job Summary: The Instrumentation Commissioning Specialist will support NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2) testing and commissioning program, supporting instrumentation testing activities, coordinating joint testing activities from a temporary control room with Construction and the I&C Subcontractor and ensuring tests comply with the design verification requirements set by NASA. The Instrument Specialist will report to the I&CS lead, however, be capable of planning and executing specific work scopes, be accountable for self, to adhering to all safety, quality, ethical, and contractual requirements and commitments.

Both design and commissioning phase activities will be performed at Kennedy Space Center (KSC).

• The CS Specialist will provide support for I&CS deliverables and development of commissioning plans, procedures, test matrices, and temporary Allen Bradley PLC configurations (including but not limited to basic I/O sequencing, Temporary Databases & HMI graphics, and Modbus
  
  TCP/IP address lists) for instrumentation and control system test activities.
• Perform revisions to existing scoped drawings, subcontract packages, site-specific test plans, procedures, and detailed schedules.
• Prepare Advanced Work Packages (AWP), development of specific Instrument Inspection & Test Records (ITPs).
• Prepare Test Matrices to support Instrument ITR assignments within Team Works / Completions database.
• Support the balance of engineering design, through interface meetings, engineering & supplier design and procurement documentation reviews.
• Assist with determining Spare Parts and support the development and expediting of required purchase requisitions (FMR’s).
• Provide input to Engineering for system and equipment drawings, system testing and demonstration requirements matrices, 3-D model, vendor drawings and manuals, and other documentation.
• Prepare detailed startup test plans, procedures, and work packages for assigned system commissioning activities, integrating all discipline activities into these plans and in close coordination with NASA/Comet engineering teams.
• Prepare Instrument specific Test Work Packages. Prepare specific Instrument Installation Inspection Records.
• Prepare Instrument Calibration Requirements and perform Field Level Instrument Installation Inspections, Calibrations and Functional Tests.
• Apply knowledge of NASA, industry, and regulatory standards and specifications for development of Instrument test plans and project-specific procedures.
• Support design reviews and functional activities.
• Perform subsystem walkdowns and manage closeout of punch list items.
• Prepare Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) and Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs).
• Prepare work permits.
• Support turnover package development (AWPs) and formal subsystem handover activities.

• During the commissioning and testing phase, perform ML2 Instrument testing, commissioning, and startup activities, coordinating with NASA, Engineering, Construction, and other Commissioning disciplines to complete all required testing.
• Prepare system testing and turnover documentation including scoped documents, test records, test procedures and other required documents.
• Complete testing per Craig Technologies Corporate Standard Test and Commissioning Procedures (STCP) and Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPP), project-specific, and other procedures.
• Review and approve completed test records, data sheets, procedures etc. to fully document testing activities performed by I/CS team, including subcontractors and technical advisors.
• Coordinate with and provide directions to supplier Technical Advisors (TA) to complete commissioning of vendor supplied equipment.
• Monitor supplier TA activities to ensure proper time charging and plan work accordingly to stay within budget constraints for each PO.
• Report and document work activities on a daily basis, in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Provide input and updates to the I&CS Lead to support project schedules, QURR, EVMS and…