Bechtel Corporation · 8 hours ago
CSU Electrical Specialist
Battle Creek, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBechtel Corporation is a leading company in the infrastructure and construction sector, focusing on delivering transformational renewables and clean energy projects. The CSU Electrical Specialist will supervise and execute electrical activities related to commissioning and start-up, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while coordinating with various project disciplines.
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Responsibilities
Leads support of basic Startup Specialist duties of installation configuration validation and work package development
Participates in the planning and execution of testing as per NETA, and administration activities including LOTO and completions Database
Responsible for maintaining and ensuring punch list item data and its integrity
Responsible for reviewing and approving inspection test plans and test records and maintaining quality testing paperwork for successful handover
Supervise and direct subcontractor personnel as required to support commissioning activities (eg. Meter and relay testing)
Plans and schedules CSU execution activities including sequence and resource requirements for assigned areas of responsibility
Prepares Startup Work Packages and Test Work Packages for assigned areas of responsibility
Participates in Construction to CSU turnover walkdowns for assign areas of responsibility
Interfaces with the Field Engineer as required to support component/system turnover
Initiates requisitions for field purchases and prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment
Tracks field purchases and other purchases required for CSU using procurement systems or other database programs as required
Performs walkdowns to validate that the system configuration is in accordance with the design
Performs and/or monitors testing of equipment to assure conformance with specifications and compliance with test procedures, that work methods are undertaken safely and activities are supported to meet schedule and cost
Identifies and resolves/elevates ES&H issues in the field and is a visible 'walk the talk' leader in good ES&H practices
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
Experience in Substation construction & testing (NETA) especially on Solar Projects
Experience in the design of Solar facilities
Extensive and broad technical experience of commissioning, startup, operation, maintenance, and testing of Electrical Systems/Components of MV AC collection systems and Substation Facilities
Knowledge and understanding of engineering systems, applications of startup and operations; and previous experience in industrial Electrical Commissioning roles
Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing
Possesses effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner. Collaborates well in a team environment
Good leadership skills & able to supervise craft for testing, startup, and operations activity
Understands project workflows from design, estimation, construction administration and coordination, and fabrication
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Advancing careers
Delivering programs to enhance our culture
Providing time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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