Requisition ID: 300956
Relocation Authorized: National - Single
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Brownsville, 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). 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.
Job Summary:
The Startup Electrical Specialist will work as part of the onsite Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) Startup team under the direction of the Electrical Startup Lead to support the overall commissioning and startup process. The primary responsibility will be to perform the on-site testing and validation of the electrical systems associated with the project through the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup/initial operations phases. Including the managing of craft personnel to perform the work. They are responsible for ensuring work is completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with the project safety standards, the project quality standards, and the design/specifications; as well as performing general functions inherent to field position.
Major Responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate, and execute electrical testing and commissioning activities to support RGLNG facility startup.
Supervise craft personnel and subcontractors, ensuring safe, efficient performance within budget and schedule.
Develop and execute pre-operational test procedures in accordance with Bechtel standards and project requirements.
Prepare testing documentation, test records, procedures, and system turnover packages.
Coordinate subcontractor commissioning activities, monitor progress, and document daily work.
Develop preventive maintenance procedures, schedules, and equipment preservation requirements.
Coordinate vendor Technical Assistants, monitor performance, and control expenditures.
Review engineering documents, equipment manuals, and system descriptions; recommend necessary revisions.
Prepare design change and non-conformance documentation to resolve deficiencies.
Develop detailed startup plans and coordinate multidisciplinary commissioning activities.
Provide progress updates to Project Controls, including schedules and tracking systems.
Participate in construction and client turnover walkdowns; identify, track, and resolve punchlist items.
Apply applicable electrical industry standards, including ANSI/IEEE, NETA, NFPA 70, and NFPA 70E.
Perform live electrical work in accordance with corporate safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with client management, operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction teams.
Utilize Microsoft Office and Bechtel applications, including SetRoute, TeamWorks, E-Track, and InfoWorks.
Ensure commissioning activities remain within approved scope, budget, and schedule.
Support operational readiness and personnel safety, including shiftwork, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
University/B.S degree in Electrical Engineering plus 4 years of experience or 8 years of equivalent industry experience in-lieu of a degree.
Five years' experience in supervising and managing craft electrical workers to perform maintenance or commissioning activities.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Overseas, 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.
Good Knowledge and Understanding of engineering systems, applications of startup and operations; and previous experience in Commissioning roles.
Broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing.
Possesses effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner. Collaborates well in a team environment.
Good leadership skills & able to provide technical guidance for testing, startup, and operations activities.
Good knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other relevant Bechtel used applications (Aconex, Set Route).
Understands project workflows from design, estimation, construction administration and coordination, and fabrication.
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 to access project equipment.
Must have the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.
Previous experience with the Commissioning and Startup of Electrical driven refrigeration compressors
Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Experience in the design of LNG facilities.
Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects.
Strong supervision experience including the ability to lead and manage change.
Five years' experience in the utility scale power generation & distribution industry, three of which have been in commissioning, maintenance, or operation of a combined cycle generation facility.
Five years' experience in the testing or maintenance of LNG systems including inverters, medium voltage switchgear, transformers and power distribution systems including calibration of the associated protective relaying
Additional Information:
Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e., harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).
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