Electrical Commissioning Lead - Kiewit Power Engineering

Position Overview

The Commissioning Electrical Lead will report directly to the Commissioning Manager. Promote and provide leadership for Safety. Direct and coordinate the daily activities of SU Electrical and construction craft. Assume direct responsibility of all electrical components and systems integrity for completion of contractual requirements with the highest degree of safety and quality.

District Overview

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 all Safety procedures are followed.
• Review and Approve all Work Authorizations and develop boundary locking plan with Authorized Requested
• Assist Tagging Authority in LOTOs as a Lead Electrical in walking down boundaries and perform all the safety checks
• Submit daily activity report summary to Commissioning Manager to detail progress daily
• Follow all related SU procedures.
• Oversee all electrical commissioning activities and be accountable to the Site Commissioning Manager.
• Support in developing Project specific Backfeed Timeline/Fishbone.
• Oversee and/or record and document equipment run ins.
• Assist Mechanical Lead in performing check-out and commissioning of systems.
• Maintain jumper log/Temporary Modification list
• Maintain updated Red-Line/As-Built drawings and documentation, ensuring that all modifications documented are tracked through completion both in the field and on all records.
• Oversee electrical commissioning sub-contractors. Develop a detailed testing plan to complete all subcontractor testing.
• Complete all Electrical pre checkout forms prior to energization of any equipment, in addition to any post energization forms.
• Energization procedures should be followed, and any deviations will require Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Director written approval.
• Troubleshoot electrical commissioning issues.
• Work with I&C & DCS Leads in the loop verification process.
• Elevate issues to Site Commissioning Manager in a timely manner.
• Develop action plan to address any issues.
• Ensure adverse conditions and lessons learned reports are generated when necessary.
• Read and adhere to Startup Administration Manual.
• Attend meetings as assigned by Commissioning p Manager.
• Ensure electrical personnel attend and/or support all required walk-downs.
• Submits RFI (Request for Information) to engineering as needed.
• Track and submit Quality Incident Reports (QIR) and Condition Reports (CR)
• Assist the Commissioning Manager with ordering and maintaining Spare Parts and Consumable list for the discipline.
• Ensure to have all the necessary calibrated testing tools and equipment throughout the commissioning period.

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree in Electrical Technology or a related field, or equivalent job-related experience
• Ten years of experience working in electrical commissioning of power plants
• Expertise in the installation, testing, operation, repair, and maintenance of industrial process electrical devices and power distribution systems
• Knowledge of electrical principles and controls methods and practice
• Ability to supervise and train others in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operating and maintaining electrical equipment and power distribution systems
• Ability to create and implement a project schedule to complete assigned daily work and achieve commissioning goals
• Experience in Electrical Technology, specifically related to commissioning of power plants

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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.