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Mechanical Commissioning Lead - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit • Louisville, KY • 7h ago

Requisition ID: 179310

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Commissioning

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Commissioning Mechanical Lead will report directly to the Commissioning Manager. Promote and provide leadership for Safety. Direct and coordinate the daily activities of SU Mechanical and construction craft. Assume direct responsibility of all mechanical components and systems integrity for completion of contractual requirements with the highest degree of safety and quality.

District Overview

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

Gas-fired generation

Power delivery

Environmental retrofits

Renewables and new technology

Water/wastewater

We are a high-performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

On our team, you'll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit's culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America.

Location

Our Power Engineering Group is headquartered in Lenexa, KS; however, one of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

Ensure all safety procedures are followed.

Perform plant mechanical activities during commissioning phase and be accountable to the Mechanical Lead.

Develop required procedure related to SU Mechanical activities.

Follow all related SU procedures.

Review engineering system descriptions for functionality.

Directly supervise construction and contractor craft during commissioning phase.

Perform initial equipment and pump check-out.

Perform all system line flushes.

Mechanical pre-operational check-outs.

Perform pump initial run-in vibration analysis.

Verify all rotating equipment alignments.

Coordinate and verify all check-out and commissioning of systems.

Coordinate completing and recording equipment initial run data.

Provide oversight to sub-contractors performing activities such as oil flushes, hydrolyzing, chemical clean, steam blows.

Provide oversight to TFA support.

Elevate issues to Mechanical Lead in a timely manner.

Develop action plan to address any issues.

Read and adhere to Startup Administration Manual.

Attend meetings as assigned by Mechanical Lead.

Qualifications

An associate degree in the mechanical technology-related field or equivalent job-related experience

Ten years of experience working in mechanical commissioning in power industry

Experience in the required flushing, cleaning of mechanical piping systems.

Expertise in the installation, testing, operation, repair, and maintenance of industrial processes.

Knowledge of electrical principles and controls methods and practice

Ability to supervise and train others in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operating and maintaining mechanical equipment related to the power industry.

Ability to create and implement a project schedule to complete assigned daily work and achieve commissioning goals.

Experience in Mechanical Technology, specifically related to commissioning of power plants.

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Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit

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