Lead Electrical Commissioning Owners Representative

At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals.

PIC has a very exciting opportunity for a Lead Electrical Commissioning Owners Representative to support a 125MW CHP construction project in Columbus, Ohio. The Lead Electrical Commissioning Owners Representative reports directly to the Project Manager and will provide site support and oversight for the commissioning activities, focusing on the electrical aspects of the CHP Project. The Lead Electrical Commissioning Owners Representative will be responsible for reviewing the planning and coordination of activities, review of Contractor’s deliverables, and the acceptance of Contractor’s works with respect to quality, functionality, and contract adherence. The Lead Electrical Commissioning Owners Representative will ensure all internal and external commissioning interfaces and manages contracts key dates to meet established Project milestones and complete the commissioning ensuring safety of personnel and company assets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Construction Site Manager in all aspects involving site activities.
• Mobilize and manage the internal and external teams involved in the commissioning activities of the mechanical & instrumentation systems.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are performed safely and efficiently in accordance with the Project management system.
• Assist with and participate in all aspects of Site Safety oversight, meetings, walk-downs, etc.
• Provide support in claim management and documentation, including variation management, reporting and contract entitlements.
• Effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards.
• Monitor, control, and minimize risks on the project.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Collaborate with, and work alongside, Contractor in all areas of electrical and instrumentation and controls (I&C) works for the project.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and monitor receivables for project.
• Attend regular status meetings with project team.
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors.
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Monitor and inspect electrical and I&C works commissioning activities of the Contractor regarding progress, compliance with the Contract and applicable codes/standards, quality, safety and environmental acceptance.
• Review, provide input and approve Contractors’ commissioning work method statements.
• Review, provide input to the Contractors’ commissioning schedules, sequence, and procedures.
• Review construction turnover packages to ensure complete documentation prior to walk down(s).
• Conduct construction to commissioning walk-downs and develop punch lists, ensuring completion for commissioning turnover.
• Review, provide input and approve Electrical and I&C works submitted by the Contractor, to equipment installation.
• Provide correspondence input for instructions to ensure strict adherence to general and project requirements.
• Oversight of Technical Field Advisors (TFA) works and commissioning procedures.
• Identify/anticipate and mitigate of deficiencies and development of solution to problems encountered during commissioning.
• Manage commissioning interfaces with engineering, construction, testing, and contractors.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated successful performance as an Owner’s Rep on multiple projects of similar design.
• Demonstrated successful performance as part of EPC Team on multiple projects of similar design.
• Knowledge of construction pricing, scheduling, and execution processes.
• Engineering/Construction exposure in multiple disciplines.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with installation means/methods for all types of electrical raceway, cabling, equipment and materials.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with installation as related to Major Equipment (boiler/heat recovery steam generator, combustion gas turbine, condensing steam turbines).
• Advanced knowledge and experience with installation means/methods for all voltages of electrical cable and raceway (tray & conduit) installations
• Advanced knowledge and experience with installation means/methods for instrumentation cables & equipment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with installation means/methods for earthing & grounding of plant equipment
• Very knowledgeable of Construction Safety practices, processes, leading and lagging indicators.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbally.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8-hour shifts, including walking long distances and on uneven ground
• Frequently climb stairs and ladders, balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and maneuver in awkward positions
• Frequently lift objects of up to 25 pounds in weight and carry objects of up to 25 pounds in weight. Occasionally the employee will have to push or pull objects of up to 25 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to clearly communicate & hear, have full use of hands & finger, be able to handle & feel, and be able to reach with hands and arms extensively.
• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent degree or experience in lieu of degree
• 10+ years’ of site experience in power and/or utility stations.
• 7+ years of experience for power projects including construction and commissioning.
• 5+ years of project experience for projects in excess of $150mUSD

PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive wages and benefits. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.