Electrical Lead

Requisition ID: 274316 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Single 
• 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).

Project Location Overview

Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond!

Position Summary

The Lead Electrical Commissioning and Start-Up (CSU) Engineer will be responsible for supervising and directing both personnel and activities within the project Electrical CSU scope. They will be responsible for ensuring the Electrical CSU scope will be completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all project safety, quality and design standards. The candidate for this position should have a strong knowledge in the testing, energization and operation of HV/MV/LV electrical utility and large plant power systems via a plant-wide Electrical Network Monitoring and Control System (ENMCS). Proficiency with large MV electric motor and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) applications utilized within LNG plant design is also required.

The position will join the RGLNG Project in the Bechtel Houston Office and then relocate to the project site in Brownsville, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Reviews electrical ‘Single Line Diagrams’ and ‘Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams’ to systemize project electrical scope.
• Reviews and/or completes all Electrical CSU deliverables including energization procedures, operating and maintenance procedures, electrical instructions, commissioning demonstration tests, etc. to ensure a safe, timely and economical delivery of Commissioning/Start-Up activities.
• Reviews and provides Electrical CSU input on project schedules for proper coordination and sequencing through the mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, operation and final handover phases of the project.
• Reviews and provides Electrical CSU input on project electrical engineering and supplier design/documentation.
• Provides Electrical CSU input as required to other groups including Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Procurement, Contracts, ES&H, Estimating, Completions, etc. to support project requirements.
• Provides Electrical CSU input with Contracts group to develop and ensure proper onsite supplier and subcontractor support through the commissioning, start-up, operation and final handover phases of the project.
• Assists in the population of the project System Completions Database (electrical scope only).
• Provides Electrical CSU input with Completions group to assist in the development of project system/sub-system turnover packages.
• Verifies the integrity and timely handover of CSU Electrical systems through the construction, mechanical completion and system handover phases of the project by providing construction support as required and by performing regular inspections/final walkdowns.
• Assesses the installation of supplier packages to ensure project compliance and monitors performance through the commissioning and start-up phases of the project.
• Leads and supervises a team of electrical engineers/supervisors and technicians to compete all CSU Electrical activities through the commissioning, start-up, operation and final handover phases of the project of the project.
• Supervises, plans and coordinates daily CSU Electrical work activities to ensure all work is performed safely and project milestone dates are met.
• Oversees, reviews and approves all CSU Electrical testing activities on HV (138kV) / MV (34.5kV/13.8kV/4.16kV) / LV (600V/480V) power systems. Testing activities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Power system testing (hi-pot/VLF, megger, ductor, etc.).
  • Protection relay programming and testing.
  • Protection relay protection, control and coordination testing.
  • Breaker testing (function, timing, etc.).
  • Switchgear function and control testing (main/tie/main transfer scheme, upstream/downstream inter-lock and inter-trip, etc.).
  • Electrical Network Monitoring and Control System (ENMCS) testing.
  • Power transformer testing.
  • PT and CT testing.
  • MV Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) testing.
  • V motor testing.
  • MV Essential Diesel Generator (EDG) testing.
  • Auto transfer scheme testing.

• Oversees, reviews and approves all CSU Electrical energization and operation activities on HV (138kV) / MV (34.5kV/13.8kV/4.16kV) / LV (600V/480V) power systems.
• Provides ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to them by ensuring proper implementation of all project safety procedures and by leading CSU Electrical safety meetings as required.
• Ensures that all Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within the CSU Electrical scope.
• Ensures the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into every aspect of CSU Electrical scope by actively participating and encouraging other personnel assigned to them to participate in project safety programs.
• Performs employee performance reviews and identifies training and development opportunities for personnel assigned to them.
• Coordinates and/or works with onsite project team to support all Construction and CSU activities through the commissioning and start-up phases of the project for a safe and successful completion of the project.
• Coordinates and/or supervises onsite subcontractors and equipment supplier representatives through the commissioning and start-up phases of the project for a safe and successful completion of the project.
• Coordinates and/or supports onsite client representatives and third party groups through the commissioning and start-up phases of the project for a safe and successful completion of the project.
• Prepares and/or maintains CSU Electrical commissioning and start-up spares. Monitors onsite commissioning and start-up spares usage and prepares field material requisitions as required to ensure that commissioning, start-up and operations activities are productive.
• Prepares reports and forecasts on a regular basis, including summary of CSU Electrical progress and personnel forecast.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

• University/B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering plus 10 years of experience or 15 years of equivalent industry experience in lieu of a degree.

Additional Qualifications

• A strong knowledge in the testing, energization and operation of HV (138kV) / MV (34.5kV, 13.8kV, 4.16kV) / LV (600V, 480V) electrical utility and large plant power systems.
• Previous experience with Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS).
• Previous experience in Electrical Network Monitoring and Control Systems (ENMCS).
• Experience with the commissioning and start-up of electrical driven refrigeration compressors using large MV electric motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
• Experience on an LNG construction site, especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast, is preferred.
• Experience in the design and operation of LNG facilities is preferred.
• Heavy industrial ‘direct hire’ construction experience in a supervisory role, commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken in a lump-sum/turn-key environment is preferred.
• Collaborates well in a team environment and able to adapt to change.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills that is able to lead a team of electrical engineers, supervisors and technicians.
• Effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs) and Standard Commissioning and Test Procedures (STCPs) is preferred.
• Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects is an asset.
• The ideal candidate possesses extensive and a broad technical experience of commissioning, startup, operation, maintenance and testing of Electrical Systems/Components of Oil & Gas Processing Facilities.
• Broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing.
• Good knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.
• Understands project workflows from design, estimation, construction, administration, coordination, and fabrication.

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