CSU Area Lead (OSBL)

Requisition ID: 275795 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Houston, TX 

 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas.

 

RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

 

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for supervising and directing CSU activities within the OSBL and Storage & Loading areas with a focus on the Mechanical/Piping function. This will require coordinating with other disciplines within the CSU organization to complete all required testing from component level through integrated operation with the rest of the facility. They are responsible for ensuring CSU scope of the associated mechanical /piping work is completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with the project safety standards, the project quality standards, and the design/specifications; as well as performing general functions inherent in all home office and field positions.

 

The position will start in the Houston office and will be required to mobilize to the jobsite location Brownsville, Texas.

 

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and evaluates proposed LNG project mechanical and piping design concepts.
• Reviews and comments on Design documentation such as Basis of Design (BOD), Design Criteria, and Design Philosophy, and all relevant project specifications.
• Examines mechanical designs and coordinates as needed to meet all other engineering disciplines’ requirements. Reviews and provides expert input on Equipment Datasheets, Plan drawings, Supplier documentation, etc.
• Assesses and verifies the integrity of mechanical systems during Installation, Commissioning, and Startup, to maximize system reliability and availability, by carrying out inspections and construction support as needed.
• Evaluates the installation of Vendor Packages against meeting compliance requirements and monitors equipment performance during commissioning and startup.
• Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to them. This includes preparation and implementation of safety procedures and leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings.
• Ensures that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility. Ensures the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into every aspect of Commissioning /Start up activities. Actively participates in safety programs.
• Receives operational surveillance, administrative supervision and technical guidance from commissioning and startup management. Objectives are defined, and results are subject to supervisory review. 
• Establishes and maintains contacts with client, supplier, regulatory bodies, project management, engineering, and field personnel. Represents startup on project teams as assigned.
• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned engineers, schedules, and assigns work to meet completion dates.
• Performs employee performance reviews and identifies training and development opportunities for staff within area of responsibility.
• Provides technical guidance and at times overall project startup supervision and assigns work to project Commissioning and Startup Mechanical engineers, technicians, crafts, and others wh