Lead Electrical CSU Specialist

Requisition ID: 298521  

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single  
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project  
• Work Location: Reston, VA

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Project Overview:

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fuelling unprecedented demand for data centres 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. Our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery in 2026.

We're seeking an experienced candidate to be the Startup Electrical Lead on the simple cycle gas turbine (SCGT) project in Pecos, Texas. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston-VA to support planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field, when the candidate will mobilize on a long-term (camp) assignment to the project in Pecos, Texas. This position is contingent upon project award.

Job Summary:

The Startup Electrical Lead assists the Commissioning Manager in managing and supervising the electrical CSU activities at the project. You will be responsible for the startup, commissioning, and initial operation of the electrical systems and equipment at the project. You will be responsible for managing electrical commissioning, including assigning systems and responsibilities to the electrical startup engineers under his/her direction. This will require coordinating with mechanical, instrumentation and control systems disciplines, other functional departments, owner representatives and equipment technical authorities / field service representatives to complete all required testing from component level through integrated operation with the rest of the facility.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, as directed, with project management, the startup related engineering, construction, and client activities as an office assignment or during startup, operations, maintenance or testing at the jobsite.
• Directs the preparation of portions of or assists in the preparation of operations manuals.
• Conducts execution planning for assigned scope through scoping, plans, procedures, schedules, and budgets.
• Applies knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, and design criteria pertinent to utility scale electrical systems such as ANSI/IEEE C50, IEEE C57, IEEE 115, NETA Guidelines, NFPA 70, to development of test plans and procedures.
• Prepares energization and synchronization procedures, work packages, and training plans, populating quantity database, reviewing engineering design, procurement documentation, spare parts, and vendor submittals.
• Coordinate with and provide direction to supplier Technical Advisors (TA) to complete commissioning of vendor supplied equipment.
• Monitor supplier TA activities to ensure proper time charging (i.e. ensure Bechtel is not charged for TA time spent addressing vendor issues).
• Plan work accordingly and control the expenditure of TA time to stay within the budget constraints for each PO, Report and document work activities on a daily basis, in accordance with applicable procedures.
• 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;

Major Responsibility (Cont.)

• Prepare the necessary design change and non-conformance documents in accordance with Bechtel procedures as required to document as-built conditions and/or properly resolve deficiencies.
• Perform live electrical work in accordance with corporate procedures and guidance.
• Using well developed interpersonal skills to interact closely and frequently with client management and operations and maintenance personnel while maintaining a level of commercial awareness that does not create adverse exposure to the project’s financial and schedule positions.
• Supervise and direct subcontract personnel as required to support commissioning activities, including Electrical subcontracts, technicians.
• Plan work with the subcontractors, monitor and control the work in accordance with the terms of the contract to stay within the budget and schedule constraints.
• Report and document subcontractor work activities on a daily basis, in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Supervise field manual craft as required to perform assigned tasks; monitor and control craft performance and be accountable for performance of the craft against the budget.

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

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Relevant experience in delivering large-scale simple / combined cycle power projects.
• Broad working knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and facilities’ operations criteria pertinent to the activities supervised.
• Knowledge and experience with commissioning behind the meter power generation is preferred. Integration of power facilities in a data centre environment is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of administrative practices including cost and scheduling. 
• Ability to work effectively in leading in a team environment, motivating and supporting others.
• Demonstrated expert understanding of CSU core processes and procedures.
• Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement, and construction functions and general business techniques.
• Excellent skill in oral and written communication with demonstrated skill to present CSU information to management and client.
• Proficient in meter and relay setup and testing.
• Knowledgeable in various transformer testing protocols.
• Experience with high voltage (transmission) Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS).
• Skilled in leading and directing craft crews.

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