Electrical Engineer
Requisition ID: 291819
- Relocation Authorized: National - Single
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Portland, TX
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Project Overview:
The Cheniere Corpus Christi Liquefaction (CCL) Project is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility located on the north shore of Corpus Christi Bay in Gregory, Texas. The 1,000+ acre facility started bulk early works in July 2015 as the first greenfield export facility in the United States. Bechtel has successfully and safely completed construction and it now consists of three operating Trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 15 million tons per year (MTPA), three LNG storage tanks with combined capacity of 480,000 cubic meters of LNG, 2 Jetty superstructures that can accommodate the world’s largest vessels, and dozens of associated buildings and utilities.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project Stage 3 (CCL3) is a new phase at the existing CCL facility and will consist of seven midscale liquefaction trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 10 MTPA, and associated infrastructure including utilities. CCL3 will perform all this work predominantly on a direct hire basis with support from only a few specialty and service subcontractors.
Job Summary:
The Startup Electrical Engineer will work as part of Corpus Christi Stage 3 (CCL3) 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 and execute electrical testing, as required to place the CCL3 facility into service.
- Supervise field manual craft as required to perform assigned tasks; monitor and control craft performance and be accountable for performance of the craft against the budget.
- Preparation of system testing and turnover documentation including scoped documents, test records, test procedures and other similar required documents.
- Supervise and direct subcontractor personnel as required to support commissioning activities (i.e.: fire protection commissioning, emissions testing, meter & relay testing, etc.). Plan work with the subcontractors and monitor it and control it in accordance with the terms of the contract to stay within the budget and schedule constraints. Report and document subcontractor work activities on a daily basis in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Prepare system preoperational test procedures for assigned systems. Complete testing per Bechtel Corporate Standard Test and Commissioning Procedures (STCP) and Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPP), pre-op procedures and other specific procedures which may be required to be prepared in this position. Complete all test records, data sheets, etc. to fully document testing activities.
- Prepare system turnover packages in accordance with project procedures by assembling and reviewing all system test documentation (all disciplines) for adequacy and completeness.
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:
- 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.
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