New Construction Commissioning Specialist

Irving, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Summary

The Commissioning Specialist is responsible for the commissioning of new construction projects to ensure projects are turned over to operations for future safe and reliable operations. The Commissioning Specialist is responsible for verifying the project controls system fully functions and operates in alignment with engineering designs and equipment specifications. The control system operation shall align with Vistra fleet standards and Fleet SME guidance. The Commissioning Specialist shall coordinate with EPC Contractors Controls suppliers and owners engineers to ensure all necessary testing and commissioning is completed for turnover to Vistra Operations. Travel for the project will be necessary and may require extended travel to meet project needs.

Please note location will vary based on project assignment.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

This position works with guidance from the Commissioning Manager to provide owners oversight of projects. The Commissioning Engineer/Specialist will be onsite to monitor field commissioning activities performed by the contractor as well as lead commissioning activities for Owner supplied equipment. The Commissioning Engineer will perform hands on work including setting and validating equipment parameters troubleshooting and trending equipment. They will also be expected to prepare and present routine reports. The position will require effective working relationships with both Vistra employees as well as external to Vistra.

Develop engineering / control system design and equipment specifications for each project in accordance with Vistra standard specifications and Fleet SME guidance

Establish commissioning and testing procedures that can be standardized across all projects and modified as needed for specific projects.

Coordinate delivery and installation of system controls equipment

Provide on-site technical expertise and coordination with Fleet SME resources

Construct implement and document commissioning and testing processes and procedures

Coordinate with key stakeholders (controls vendors Vistra IT Vistra Cybersecurity Vistra Operations and Vistra Commercial teams)

Support projects post commissioning/operation as required to ensure successful turnover

Ensure contract deliverables are interpreted and executed on-time on-budget and within safety and performance requirements

Develop and support documentation turnover from essential contractors during commissioning

Education Experience & Skill Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Civil Chemical Industrial Nuclear) with 2 yrs. related job experience OR High School diploma and 6 yrs. related job experience

Be able to use various tools such as multi-meter

Proficient computer skills in standard Windows programs (Excel Word etc.)

Able to communicate issues effectively through written and verbal communication

Required experience in Power Plant Control Systems

Ability to look critically at a problem set identify unique solutions and influence change

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to be applied across the organization and externally including the ability to confidently and effectively explain engineering requirements including to non-technical audiences.

Occasional long irregular hours. May often require the employee to work in excess of 12 hours per day and in excess of seven (7) consecutive days. This position requires frequent travel and/or long-term assignments away from home.

Key Metrics

Team - work and collaboration skills within the team/department

Maintain effective working relationships within the team/department both internal and external

Problem solving techniques to address issues

o Successful delivery of new construction projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets

Pay grade and salary will be determined by education and experience.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving Texas

Texas

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