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Instrument - Specialist
- Bechtel Corporation (Brownsville, TX)
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Requisition ID: 288253
+ **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 Instrument & Control (I&C) Commissioning and Start-Up (CSU) Specialist will directly support the CSU I&C Lead in executing all CSU I&C activities for the RGLNG Project. This role involves active participation in ensuring the CSU I&C scope is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all project safety, quality, and design standards. The successful candidate will contribute to the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases of large plant I&C systems, including ICSS, FGS, and ESD systems. Familiarity with specialized equipment and system applications utilized within LNG plant design is beneficial. \#LI-SP1
# Major Responsibilities:
Reviews ‘Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams’ to systemize project I&C scope.
Reviews and/or completes all CSU I&C deliverables including cause and effect procedures, I&C instructions, complex loop, alarm summary, ESD and trip testing, etc. to ensure a safe, timely and economical delivery of Commissioning/Start-Up activities.
Reviews and provides CSU I&C input on project schedules for proper coordination and sequencing through the mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, operation and final handover phases of the project.
Reviews and provides CSU I&C input on project I&C engineering and supplier design/documentation.
Provides CSU I&C input as required to other groups including Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Procurement, Contracts, ES&H, Estimating, Completions, etc. to support project requirements.
Assists in the population of the project System Completions Database (I&C scope only).
Provides CSU I&C input with Completions group to assist in the development of project system/sub-system turnover packages.
Participate in system walk-downs, raising and tracking punch items to maintain quality & Assesses the installation of supplier packages to ensure project compliance.
Apply management of change processes for I&C activities, including design changes, scope changes, NCRs/RFIs/FCDs, and retesting.
Oversees CSU I&C testing activities on plant control systems including ICSS, SIS, ESD, FGS and specialized equipment supplier control systems.
Testing activities include but are not limited to the following:
Individual instrument calibration, loop and logic testing (as required) & ICSS and SIS loop(s) testing.
Plant ESD trip system testing & Fire and gas system testing & Cause and effect / complex loop testing & Alarm summary testing.
Specialized equipment supplier loop, function and logic testing.
Performance & client demonstration testing support. & assists in the preparation on O&M manuals & other procedures
Oversees CSU I&C testing activities on ICSS, SIS, ESD, FGS and specialized equipment supplier control systems.
Provides ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to them by ensuring proper implementation of all project safety procedures and by leading CSU I&C safety meetings as required.
Ensures that all Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within their scope.
Ensures the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into every aspect of CSU I&C scope by actively participating and encouraging other personnel assigned to them to participate in project safety programs.
Performs employee performance reviews and identifies training and development opportunities for personnel assigned to them.
Coordinates and/or works with onsite project team to support all Construction and CSU activities through the commissioning and start-up phases of the project for a safe and successful completion of the project.
Coordinates and/or supervises onsite subcontractors and equipment supplier representatives through the commissioning and start-up phases of the project for a safe and successful completion of the project.
Coordinates and/or supports onsite client representatives and third party groups through the commissioning and start-up phases of the project for a safe and successful completion of the project.
Prepares and/or maintains CSU I&C commissioning and start-up spares. Monitors onsite commissioning and start-up spares usage and prepares field material requisitions as required to ensure that commissioning, start-up and operations activities are productive.
# Education and Experience Requirements:
+ University/B.S. degree in Engineering plus 6 years of experience or 10 years of equivalent industry experience in lieu of a degree
# Required Knowledge and Skills:
+ A strong knowledge in the testing, commissioning and operation of large plant control systems.
+ Previous experience with ICSS, SIS, ESD and FGS systems.
+ Previous experience with specialized equipment supplier control systems.
+ Experience on an LNG construction site, especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast, is preferred.
+ Heavy industrial ‘direct hire’ construction experience in a supervisory role, commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken in a lump-sum/turn-key environment is preferred.
+ Collaborates well in a team environment and able to adapt to change.
+ Effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
+ Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs) and Standard Commissioning and Test Procedures (STCPs) is preferred.
+ Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects is an asset.
+ The ideal candidate possesses extensive and broad technical experience of commissioning, startup, operation, maintenance and testing of I&C Systems/Components of Oil & Gas Processing Facilities.
+ Broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing.
+ Good knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.
+ Understands project workflows from design, estimation, construction, administration, coordination, and fabrication.
# Total Rewards/Benefits:
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