Mechanical Specialist, Commissioning and Startup - Power Engineering

Requisition : 179313

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Commissioning

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

The Mechanical Specialist will report directly to the Startup Manager. As a Mechanical Specialist, you will promote and provide leadership for Safety, work with the Mechanical Lead to coordinate and carry out the daily activities of SU Mechanical and construction craft, and assume responsibility of all mechanical components and systems integrity for completion of contractual requirements with the highest degree of safety and quality.

Our Power Engineering Group is headquartered in Lenexa, KS; however, 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.

• Ensure all safety procedures are followed.
• Perform plant mechanical activities during commissioning phase and be accountable to the Mechanical Lead.
• Develop required procedure related to SU Mechanical activities.
• Follow all related SU procedures.
• Review engineering system descriptions for functionality.
• Directly supervise construction and contractor craft during commissioning phase.
• Perform initial equipment and pump check-out.
• Perform all system line flushes.
• Mechanical pre-operational check-outs.
• Perform pump initial run‑in vibration analysis.
• Verify all rotating equipment alignments.
• Coordinate and verify all check‑out and commissioning of systems.
• Coordinate completing and recording equipment initial run data.
• Provide oversight to sub‑contractors performing activities such as oil flushes, hydrolyzing, chemical clean, steam blows.
• Provide oversight to TFA support.
• Elevate issues to Mechanical Lead in a timely manner.
• Develop action plan to address any issues.
• Read and adhere to Startup Administration Manual.
• Attend meetings as assigned by Mechanical Lead.

• 3‑5 years related experience fossil power plant operation/maintenance, and or startup, commissioning protocol.
• Self‑starter with a proactive attitude and effective communication skills.
• Adequate knowledge of OSHA and applicable environmental regulations.
• Adequate knowledge of fossil power plants and major equipment/systems design and operation.
• Adequate knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and operations manuals.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, engineering/design staff, and vendors.

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.