Electrical Specialist, Commissioning and Startup - Kiewit Power Engineering

Position Overview

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

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,000 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 140 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on- me and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi -faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater

We are a high-performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America.

Location

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to all safety protocols and site-specific procedures.
• Execute electrical startup and commissioning activities under the direction of the Electrical Lead.
• Develop and implement procedures specific to electrical startup operations.
• Follow all SU procedures and documentation requirements.
• Review system descriptions and engineering documentation to validate electrical functionality.
• Supervise electrical construction and contractor teams during commissioning.
• Coordinate and validate electrical system checkout and commissioning activities.
• Record and manage initial run data for electrical equipment.
• Provide technical oversight and coordination with Technical Field Advisors.
• Escalate issues promptly to the Electrical Lead and collaborate on resolution plans.
• Develop action plans to address electrical startup challenges and deviations.
• Comply with the Startup Administration Manual and all project documentation standards.
• Participate in project meetings and commissioning reviews as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

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Other Requirements:

• 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.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.