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Req Id :108797
Opportunity Type :Staff
Relocation eligible :No
Full time/Part time :Full-Time
Contract Hire Only for this Project :No
Visa Sponsorship Available:No
Job Summary
By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.
Black &Veatch Construction has a Waste-to-Energy project in the UK. We are seeking a Commissioning Manager who will be responsible for all project commissioning and startup activities in accordance with the Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and within the established startup budget. This individual has authority to allocate resources and make startup, commissioning, and testing decisions in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments.
Key Responsibilities
* Manages the process of construction completion turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client .
* Manages priorities and activities of startup staff .
* Develops and maintains a detailed startup schedule and detailed set of startup packages to track Startup completion and progress .
* Manages and maintains open communications and relationship with the client .
* Responsible for managing and monitoring the Startup budget and man hours .
* Develops clear startup procedures as required by contract to coordinate the startup effort .
* Plans and prepares for startup activities and major milestones (chemical cleaning, steam blow, demonstration tests, etc ) .
* Implements a coordinated operations control program ensuring good communication and the smooth execution of operational activities .
* Creates and implements controls process for spares, consumables, outstanding work, and material deliveries .
* Coordinates the daily activities effecting and involving startup .
* Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports .
* Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities .
* Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value
* Champions continuous improvement efforts
* Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements
* Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities .
* Supervises discipline commissioning engineers, operations supervisors, commissioning technicians, LOTO/Turnover coordinators
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Management Responsibilities Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates. Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of startup experience, including five years as startup manager.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor's in Engineering preferred
2. Preferred Skills:. Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines. Division Policies. Project Management. Leadership Skills. Communications Skills. Customer Relations Skills. Planning Skills. Multi-tasking Skills. Problem Solving / Decision Making. Computer Skills. Knowledge of technical principles related to power plants. Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
Competencies Accountability Builds effective teams Change Agility Collaboration Communicates effectively Computer Skills Decision quality Drives results Manages complexity Plans and aligns Salary Plan CNS: Construction Services Job Grade 008
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