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Job Description:

Job Summary:
The Commissioning Manager has management responsibility for delivery of all Startup, Commissioning and Testing related activities for the project, while ensuring the work is performed in conformance with the project objectives and requirements. The Commissioning Manager's principal areas of responsibility are safety, quality, and schedule related to commissioning activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Commissioning manager's assigned duties and responsibilities are those specifically related to planning, supervising, and executing startup activities and shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:Coordinating commissioning, startup, and testing activitiesPreparing startup and field-testing plans, documentation, and formsLiaising between the Constructor, Engineer, and Owner for all startup and testing activitiesDeveloping a comprehensive schedule for startup activities and providing regular schedule updates. The startup and testing schedule shall be incorporated into the Progress ScheduleScheduling and leading startup, testing, and commissioning planning meetingsConducting coordination meetings during startup, testing, and commissioning at least weeklyAssist with coordinating manufacturers' services and their certification of proper installation and/or operation of equipment as required by the specificationsOverseeing all startup, testing, and commissioning activities, including either direct participation in the activities and/or oversight and monitoring of activities. It shall be the startup manager's responsibility to assure that all tests have been completed in accordance with accepted testing proceduresEnsuring readiness for and coordinating maintenance, repair, and adjustment of equipment and systems during startup testing, and commissioningConducting or overseeing pre-test checks to ensure readiness for testingVerify all piping hydrostatic testing and flushing has been completed prior to field testing connected equipmentEnsuring all testing equipment is in proper working order and has been calibrated to appropriate standardsCoordinate and oversee electrical acceptance testingCoordinate and oversee the functional testing of the facilityCoordinate and oversee Emissions and Performance testing of the facilityPromptly reports Safety, Health, or Environmental incidents or issues to management, and promptly takes action to correct the situationAdvise Maintenance, Engineering and other departments on complex technical mattersPlans, manages and coordinates all project commissioning Team recruitment/ manning (Operations and Maintenance) as well as post commissioning manning requirementsCoordinates with O&M Team to prepare post commissioning operations Scenarios /overhaul philosophy/emergency requirementsDetermines work priorities, approves alterations to shift crew, plans / reviews day to day project /commissioning activities in line with targetsReviews commissioning procedures/ P&ID, attends technical project technical review meetings (HAZOP/SIL, Design studies etc.); attends vendor workshop for acceptance tests and comments on shortfallsStudies and analyses complex technical problems/constrains connected with the Plant operation/Maintenance including diagnosis of problem situation and recommends /approves / plans solutionsEnsures that spare parts and the required materials are ordered in accordance with planned maintenance schedulesEnsures all operating/maintenance/vendor documentations including reports, drawings, and specifications, are complete and accurate, and that they are handed over to the Company as per project requirementsPrepares and monitors Operations and Maintenance commissioning project budgets, performance and utilization and provides periodic reports for managementInitiates, reviews and endorses amendments to:

Permit to WorksStanding instructionsGeneral Operating ProceduresOperating Procedures andMaintenance Preparation Procedures

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:Knowledge of Balance of Plant (BOP), Operating and Maintenance Principles (incl. Pumps, Compressors, Fans, Blowers, Process Controls Principles, Etc.)Ability to address Change ManagementKnowledge and ability to manager Contracts and SubcontractsKnowledge and expertise in Commissioning Principles (incl. Construction Completion Requirements, Pre-Commissioning Requirements, Commissioning Requirements, Verification Testing Requirements, Performance Testing Requirements, Emissions Testing Requirements, Cleanliness Criteria Requirements)Strong Communication, leadership, teamwork, and presentation skillsKnowledge of OSHA Requirements (incl. General, Lockout / Tagout, Arc Flash Hazard Requirements (NFPA 70E) and Fuel Gas Piping System Requirements (NFPA 56))Strong Problem-Solving skillsSkills and experience in Project Planning and ControlsSkills and experience in Risk ManagementUnderstanding of Project Life CycleAbility to perform in a fast-paced, multitasking environmentProficient with use of Microsoft Office Products (Access, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, crawling or stretching

Education / Experience:

BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) with experience in complex commissioning projects or equivalent15+ years diverse experience in the plant operations / maintenance / commissioning activities in a related industry with minimum 5 years at Managerial levelExcellent functional knowledge and experience of all areas of plant commissioning, operations and /or maintenance technologyOSHA-10 is required, OSHA-30 is preferred

 

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$96,400.00 - $168,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!