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CSU Operations Lead

Bechtel
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Mar 2026

About the role

Requisition ID: 292860 

  •  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
  • Work Location: Cheyenne, WY, Various Work Locations USA

 

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report

Project Overview:

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. This project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.

The candidate will act as the CSU Ops Lead on the upcoming project. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston, VA, as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is contingent upon project award.

Job Summary:

The CSU Operations Lead will be responsible for the startup and initial operations for all permanent plant equipment and systems from Pre-Commissioning completion until Substantial Completion and handover to the Customer. The role provides day to day direction to ensure safe and reliable operation of the equipment within equipment design parameters, introduction of fuel, and ramp up to prepare for power production and plant performance testing. 

This position reports to and takes day to day direction from the Project Commissioning & Startup Manager to plan the initial operations of systems to support the completion of the project. #LI-VB1 

Major Responsibilities:

  • Assists in preparation of project estimates.
  • Active leadership in the safety program; ensuring both process safety and personal safety, as well as ensuring the highest environmental and health standards on the jobsite.
  • Active leadership in the Quality program. Target zero punch-lists to avoid downstream impacts. 
  • Coordinates the technical input and support of the teams on-site, including supporting commissioning and operations teams.
  • Management of the performance testing and commissioning demonstration tests, including planning all tests to conform with the requirement of the prime contract.
  • Coordinates any equipment maintenance and/or operational issues that may require project support, such as the provision of engineers for tuning and configuration/graphics changes required.
  • Participates in HAZOP, HAZID and 3D Model reviews. 
  • Performs performance reviews for direct reports and ensures they receive appropriate technical assistance and on-the-job training for their professional development.
  • Prepares operations procedures, manuals and plans, and documents all aspects of operations including all necessary materials, personnel, and vendor support as required by the project scope of work. 
  • Develops, coordinates, and implements a

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