Natrium, Subcontract Technical Representative, (Electrical)

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on TerraPower’s Natrium team. Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, Natrium is participating in a DOE initiative to re-establish U.S. leadership in nuclear energy that provides matching funding to industry to design and build an operational advanced reactor. TerraPower, a leading advanced generation technology company founded by former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, will be deploying its 345 MWe sodium fast reactor (SFR), called Natrium. The Natrium plant features an advanced, cost-competitive reactor design that is safer, simpler, easier, and less costly to construct, less expensive to operate, and able to provide energy that is competitive with fossil fuels. It also features an innovative molten salt energy storage system designed to be complementary to solar and wind power by evening out the peaks and valleys in production when the sun is not shining, or the wind is not blowing. With the reactor and energy storage output combined, the plant can produce more than 500 MWe of power.

Job Summary:

The Subcontract Technical Representative, Electrical is assigned to the field construction organization, specifically focused on formation, implementation, management, and oversight of all service subcontracts. Responsible for coordination across the various departments to obtain technical, schedule, and quantity inputs to define and maintain requirements to meet Natrium Test & Fill Facility (TFF) project needs. Ensure service subcontractor's performance complies with specifications and within schedules and budget. Performs general functions inherent in all subcontractor technical representative field positions. This position will be responsible for a variety of construction tasks utilizing industrial codes and standards related to raceway/cable tray, cable, and (but not limited to) electrical equipment installations. Duties include interpreting design and vender drawings and specifications. This position requires good planning and organizational skills, ability to perform detailed inspections and the ability to produce accurate, clear, and concise documentation. #LI-CL1 

Major Responsibilities:

Establishing the primary interface between Service Subcontractors, Natrium TFF Project, and subcontract administrator/procurement, coordinating subcontractor’s activities with work performed by others.

Ensuring subcontracted deliverables meet all requirements and service quality is being provided.

Operate with considerable latitude, exercising independent judgment, and utilizing construction knowledge and experience in resolution of typical questions and problems, which may arise.

Technical oversight of assigned subcontractor’s safety and environmental control and coordinated execution of the subcontractor’s scope of work in line with the site schedule.

Supporting Subcontract Formation and BEA (Bid, Evaluate, & Award) Process, including development of the scope of work, schedule, and deliverables and participating in the technical evaluation of proposals/bids.

Monitoring and reporting Subcontractor’s performance in accordance with defined scope, budget, and agreed delivery schedule.

Determine the cause and make recommendations for appropriate corrective action in the event of a subcontractor deficiency, delay, or failure to perform.

Review any change that impacts pricing, quantity, or schedule and work with the Subcontract Administrator and end user to assess and agree need for the change.

Review all Subcontractor invoices for completeness and compliance with the subcontract pay items, ensuring cost overruns are avoided. 

Validate subcontractor's monthly progress payments and invoices, monitor subcontractor time charging reports, and coordinate subcontractor's activities with work performed by others.

Review all submittals, inspection reports, and quality documentation to ensure all requirements were met.

Ensure that installed subcontractor installed commodities comply with Natrium and subcontractor program requirements and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) criteria.

Monitor the subcontractor’s daily progress, prepare daily subcontract reports, review subcontractor initiated reports and correspondence for claim related issues, and assist the subcontract administrator with changes to the subcontract scope of work.

Track and monitor subcontractor receipt inspections of subcontractor material

Leading review of completed subcontractor work at close out.

Plan and oversee subcontractor electrical work packages and LOTO permits with subcontractor

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Experience in technical coordination of subcontracts or field engineering.

Experience in developing and leading teams strong background in supervision and leadership.

Experience in inspection and testing.

Strong understanding of change management and configuration control processes.

Technical knowledge of a specialized engineering discipline, cost, scheduling and contracts administration relating to the construction of heavy industrial or commercial complexes.

Strong understanding of facility system completion walk-downs, punchlist management, turn over packages, and routine interface with Startup.

General awareness of environmental laws. 

Awareness of government compliance standards.

Knowledge of requirements for Lock Out Tag Out for safety.

Detailed knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E Codes.

Understanding of electrical single line diagrams, electrical block diagrams, electrical wiring diagrams, electrical panel schedules, raceway/cabletray plan drawings, and electrical support drawings (engineered specific and generic "cookbook").

Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel standards.

Experience working with supervising and administering subcontractors.

Work experience leading to an advanced understanding of the technical knowledge described above.

Ability to interface with diverse construction disciplines as well as all levels of management.  

Previous experience working with UFGS specifications and Submittal Registers preferred

Previous experience reviewing submittals for compliance with UFGS requirements preferred

Familiarity with current industry quality standards.

Knowledge of project specific environmental compliance requirements preferred

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