Startup Electrical Engineer

Requisition ID:  281257

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Grade: 25
• Position to be Panel Interviewed? No 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Victoria, TX 
• Employee Referral Amount:  

 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel’s focus on renewables and clean energy is helping our customers deliver transformational renewables and clean energy projects. Bechtel renewables team will perform the project management, engineering, procurement, and construction for a 218MWac / 271MWdc utility-scale solar photovoltaic (“PV”) generating plant to be located in Victoria, TX, USA.

 

Job Summary:

The Startup Electrical Engineer will work as part of the Oriana Solar Startup team under the direction of the Startup Manager to support the overall commissioning and startup process. The primary responsibility will be to perform the on-site testing and validation of the electrical systems associated with the project through the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup/initial operations phases. Including the managing of craft personnel to perform the work. #LI-VB1

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute electrical testing, as required to place the solar facility into service.
• Supervise field manual craft as required to perform assigned tasks; monitor and control craft performance and be accountable for performance of the craft against the budget.
• Preparation of system testing and turnover documentation including scoped documents, test records, test procedures and other similar required documents.
• Supervise and direct subcontractor personnel as required to support commissioning activities Plan work with the subcontractors and monitor it and control it in accordance with the terms of the contract to stay within the budget and schedule constraints. Report and document subcontractor work activities on a daily basis in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Prepare system pre-operational test procedures for assigned systems. Complete testing per Bechtel Corporate Standard Test and Commissioning Procedures (STCP) and Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPP), pre-op procedures and other specific procedures which may be required to be prepared in this position. Complete all test records, data sheets, etc. to fully document testing activities.
• Prepare system turnover packages in accordance with project procedures by assembling and reviewing all system test documentation (all disciplines) for adequacy and completeness.
• Prepare preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for maintaining equipment once it has been commissioned. Complete long term storage and maintenance requirements on equipment following turnover from construction to startup prior to when it is commissioned. Ful