CS CSU Specialists Professional

Location: Winnemucca, NV

Job Id: ESS-422# of Openings: 1Job Summary : In this role, you will be responsible for pre-commissioning and commissioning planning activities. You will coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and clients to leverage diverse technical team skills to integrate the startup plan. You will identify risks and trends, manage progress reporting, and proactively correct courses to ensure goals, schedules, and requirements are met. #LI-NP1Major Responsibilities: Reports to company Thacker Pass Lead Instrument and Controls Startup Engineer and Commissioning Preoperational Manager The CSU Instrument and Controls Startup Engineer has the overall responsibility for the Instrument and Controls systems of the Thacker Pass Project. This includes coordinating with other disciplines and organizations to prepare and execute a plan to complete all Instrument and Controls testing activities including component level, system level and integrated facility level testing; Development of Advanced Work Packages for Instruments and Controls Pre-commissioning and Commissioning testing activities during home office assignment Participating in development of the project startup manual, preparing system preoperational testing procedures and integrated system/unit test procedures andother similar required documents; Prepare, award and administer specialty subcontracts as required to support commissioning activities. Provide On the Job training of client personnel if required by the contract. Provide input to engineering on revisions required to system descriptions, vendor operating and maintenance manuals, etc. based on review of documents during development of the preoperational test procedures and executing of the commissioning to ensure all such documents are consistent. Prepare detailed startup plans for the project pre-commissioning and commissioning activities; Monitor and maintain the applicable pre-commissioning and commissioning schedule and budget accounts; Direct, conduct and participate in system turnover walkdowns, both Construction and Client turnovers, including development, tracking and resolution of punch list items related to electrical equipment. Work hours as required, including shiftwork, overtime, weekends and holidays as necessary to support the project program; Perform other duties as directed in support of project activities. Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience Minimum of 7 years prior experience in Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Startup or facility Operations including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position A thorough understanding of the physical processes associated with Mining and Extraction facilities and the associated process equipment (e.g., centrifuges, compressors, mixers, conveyers, pumps, etc.), and the control philosophies associated with these Minimum of 2 years' experience in Pre-commissioning, Commissioning or Process Operation of Mining and Extraction facilities a plus, not required Right to work and remain in the U.S. or for consideration as a sponsored visa candidate.

Required Knowledge and Skills: Skilled in English oral and written communication. Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCSPrior experience with company startup processes and procedures, plus managed/supervised startup activities on one or more large scale project(s).Must be able to read and understand/interpret electrical schematic, SLDs, wiring, instrument loops & mechanical PFD drawings Technical knowledge of startup, operation, maintenance, or testing and troubleshooting Knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of both engineering and startup methods, and application of computers to engineeringproblems. Extensive knowledge of precedents in the startup and operations areas and a broad knowledge of principles and practices of related areas. Mining and Metals Project testing & commissioning experience a plus but not essential Creating and maintaining instrumentation documentation including specifications, calibration procedures and maintenance plans. Specifying and sourcing control devices for process systems Testing, calibrating, installing, repairing , inspecting and troubleshooting equipment and monitoring devices. Responsible for review of project designs and make recommendation of changes to design so that projects are safe during entire startup operation Must be able to walk at least 3 miles per day over uneven ground, be able to climb and descend stair towers 100’ in height at least 6 times per shift, climb and descend ladders 25’ in height at least 6 times per shift, climb on and maneuver on temporary scaffolds in ambient conditions that may range from -10 F to 105 F to access project equipment.