Job Description

Job Title: Commissioning & Start-Up Superintendent– Power Island Location: Point Celeste, LA Contract: 2+ years with benefits Client Side Job Overview: Our Client is looking for a senior commissioning and start-up professional to oversee the commissioning, start-up, and operation of the Power Island at the facility. This role is critical to ensuring that the plant meets its production and performance objectives in a safe and efficient manner. The Commissioning & Start-Up Advisor will be responsible for managing all commissioning activities, overseeing the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up procedures, and ensuring compliance with all safety and operational standards. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the development, review, and approval of the systems completion program, which includes systemization, inspection and test plans, punch listing, status tracking, and record maintenance. Supervise Contractor commissioning activities for the Power Island System. Lead Pre-Start-Up/Readiness Reviews for major equipment commissioning activities and support Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR) for rotating equipment. Represent commissioning in project punch listing activities. Review and approve pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up procedures developed by contractors. Ensure that Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications are included in commissioning procedures. Coordinate with OFE field service advisors, the contractor’s completion group, and internal teams from construction, engineering, and operations. Implement procedures to ensure the overall safety of the plant and its personnel. Oversee the implementation of Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs). Conduct assurance and audit activities. Support site Change Management processes related to commissioning. Enforce strict adherence to Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, work permits, and company policies. Track progress of assigned systems and provide regular reports on the completion status. Witness commissioning and testing of individual components and systems to ensure they meet contractual obligations. Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis when needed. Qualifications: Minimum 15 years of experience in plant commissioning and start-up activities. At least 5 years of experience as an Electrical Lead on mid-to-large scale projects. Proven experience in commissioning and start-up of major power projects, especially with steam and water systems. Experience with power stations, combined cycle systems, and power system management (EMS). Knowledge of diesel generation systems. Ability to work in an isolated environment (off the national grid). Experience with structured management of change systems. Familiarity with computerized completions management systems. Experience working with Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) on large capital projects. Strong health, safety, and environmental awareness. Excellent written and verbal communication skills across various employee levels and external stakeholders. Experience as a permit approver in a permit-to-work system (including LO/TO, inhibit and override, hot work, confined space entry). Knowledge of safety and integrity-critical equipment and systems, including associated functional testing. Experience with incident investigation processes (such as 5 Whys, Taproot). Strong understanding of process safety fundamentals. Experience with both domestic and international electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, NETA, and ANSI. Ability to acquire a TWIC card. This role will play a key part in ensuring that our Client’s plant is safely and efficiently commissioned, and it offers the opportunity to work on a large-scale energy project in a challenging and rewarding environment.

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