About the position
The Field Commissioning Engineer will lead our commissioning team and information from start to finish for projects. The Field Commissioning Engineer will lead onsite quality control efforts by assisting subcontractors and vendors with startup preparation, including reviewing startup schedules and any impact that other subcontractors may have during startup. The Field Commissioning Engineer will collaborate with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craftspeople to address complex commissioning coordination issues. This position is on the front line in avoiding and solving technical problems that arise.
Responsibilities
- Assist project management team in keeping subcontractor's startup dates on schedule.
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of all systems requirements to perform startups.
- Implement and manage the project QA/QC Program, review and approve subcontractor QA/QC Programs.
- Schedule and coordinate QC Specialists.
- Perform onsite inspections including underground utilities.
- Conduct QA/QC Meetings.
- Ensure all subcontractors are following their approved QA/QC Plans.
- Perform onsite inspections of delivered Owner Furnished Equipment.
- Participate in scheduling meetings to ensure startups are on schedule.
- Ensure systems are ready to operate in a safe manner.
- Coordinate work with Mechanical, Electrical and Electrical Low Voltage Project Managers.
- Run startup meetings involving Area Construction Managers, Design Team members, multiple subcontractors, local utility agencies and owners.
- Verify all documentation is complete and equipment being prepared for startup is construction complete.
- Organize and facilitate training of Owner's personnel in the operations and maintenance of all systems.
- Review and process project submittal information.
- Receiving and distributing requests for information (RFI) and change documents.
- Organization, ensure completion and filing of record documents.
- Technical advisor at onsite field construction office.
- Provide clear communication verbally, written and electronically.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent degree.
- A minimum of 5 years of project commissioning management experience.
- Extensive experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor types of projects.
- Must be familiar with medium and low voltage distribution, large generators, UPS equipment, and electrical installations.
- Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method.
- Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a dedicated team player, self-starter, flexible and able to work well with a variety of personalities.
- Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
- Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
