CSU Mechanical Specialist

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Job Summary:

The CSU Mechanical Specialist will be based in the home office Houston. Responsibilities will include overseeing our LNG project proposals with technical support, as well as supporting home office detailed design and also site queries from existing project assets. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Serve as subject matter expert to engineering during the FEED initial design & estimate bid process and provide full support during these estimating activities including Hazop/Hazid workshops.
• Support projects during home office phase of detailed engineering.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and provide commissioning input, provide solutions, and eliminate barriers that prevent the completion of work.
• Support procurement in the PO process to identify Capital, commissioning and operational spares required for the duration of the project and beyond.
• Provide input to engineering required for organizational structure and DOR responsibilities and tasks.
• Serve as a site support subject matter expert for any site mechanical queries during mechanical testing, commissioning & operational troubleshooting support during startup and initial operation of the facility.
• Document development, goals and metrics and commissioning milestones
• Defining the Mechanical Testing Execution Plan and sequence required to progressively complete the mechanical testing scope.
• Develops and/or reviews scopes of work and scheduling documents for the project per requirements and specifications.
• Provide information on the Mechanical Sections of the O&M Manuals and review material developed.Oversee the development of Mechanical test procedures for compressors, liquid hydraulic turbines, gas turbines, pumps in cryogenic service and pumps in other services, air coolers, heaters, pressure vessels and related components.
  
  

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:

• Eight (8) plus years of commissioning experience in cryogenic units such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Ethylene Units, Petrochemical, and Gas Processing Facilities. In Lieu of formal education 15+ years of experience in cryogenic units such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Ethylene Units, Petrochemical, and Gas Processing Facilities. Prior Experience and knowledge of APCI-C3MR Processes.
• Be familiar with ASME B31.3, NFPA 70 E and NFPA 59A Standards.
• In-depth experience related to startup and commissioning of industrial, process or utility facilities or other relevant experience such as construction, engineering, field engineering or operations in industrial, process and utility facilities including progressively increasing levels of responsibility in supervisory and technical roles. In-depth gas plant experience in operations or commissioning preferred.
• Ability to make day-to-day decisions that directly affect project management improvements within assigned area or project and make recommendations to senior management regarding policy and procedure.
• Has planned and  led commissioning and startup/operations assignments.
• Experience working across Management, Client, Operations, Maintenance and Engineering personnel.
• Knowledge & previous experience in PTW, ISSOW, JHA, LOTO procedures & practices.                              
• Knowledge & previous experience of testing, commissioning, start-up, operation & turnover practices.
• The role requires excellent communication skills, as the CSU Mechanical specialist will collaborate with various team members in management, commissioning, engineering, construction, subcontractors, vendors, licensors, and procurement to achieve project objectives.
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel proficiently. Ability to use BSAP’s and Aconex proficiently. Working knowledge of Teamworks, Set route and Completion module.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, and design criteria pertinent to gas plants.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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