CSU Manager- Solar

Overview

Requisition

• Relocation Authorized:
  National - Single
• Telework Type:
  Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:
  Various Work Locations USA

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The CSU Manager manages and supervises the startup activities on the project and plans and directs startup assignments. The Startup Manager has responsibility to accept systems and components from construction and deliver them to the customer operations team tested, energized, and operating per project procedures and contract requirements.

The CSU Manager has technical responsibility for organizing, executing, and coordinating the startup team. Makes day-to-day decisions within the project and makes recommendations to department or project management regarding policy and procedure. Responsible for review of project designs and recommendation of changes to design so that the project is safe and operable. The Startup Manager will perform/support testing of systems directly and will be expected to wear multiple hats due to the small size of the team.

• Directs and monitors assigned office or project startup and operations, including review of design for plant operability, preparation of operations manuals, coordination with construction during field check out and pre-commissioning, and testing and execution of the startup in the field.
• Directs formulation of and recommends to departmental management policies, procedures, plans and programs within the assigned office or project.
• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned engineers; estimates staffing needs and schedules, and assigns work to meet completion dates.
• Participates in proposal preparation activities as required.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of operations manuals.
• Ensures that work within scope of services and budget.
• Provides input to project management, engineering, and construction to ensure startup requirements are incorporated into project activities, including review of project designs and construction to ensure plant operability and operating personnel safety.
• Coordinates with project management the startup related engineering, construction and client activities as an office assignment or during startup, operations, maintenance or testing at the jobsite.
• Coordinates with client representatives to obtain approval on work as it is accomplished.
• Reviews and approves key startup methods, procedures, and schedules on assigned project(s).
• Performs performance reviews for personnel supervised and ensures they receive appropriate technical assistance and on-the-job training for their professional development.
• Keeps abreast of technological developments and trends in startup and operating services within the area of responsibility.

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

• Good collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of commissioning/integration and handover.
• Experience of managing testing, commissioning and operational trials for one or more large or complex high voltage power transmission projects.
• Experience in managing commissioning and overseeing testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria in all the areas of commissioning.
• Strong negotiation skills for dealing with clients.

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