Automation specialist Jobs in Brownsville, TX

Requisition ID: 293441

• 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:

This position will be responsible for supervising and directing CSU activities within the Train 1/3 and Storage & Loading areas. This will require coordinating with other disciplines within the CSU organization to complete all required testing from component level through integrated operation with the rest of the facility. They are responsible for ensuring CSU scope work is completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with the project safety standards, the project quality standards, and the design/specifications; as well as performing general functions inherent in all home office and field positions. #LI-SP1

Major Responsibilities:

• Assesses and verifies the integrity of mechanical systems during Installation,
• Commissioning, and Startup, to maximize system reliability and availability, by carrying out inspections and construction support as needed.
• Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to them.
• Complete testing per STCP’s, SWPP’s, project procedures and other specific procedures which may be required to be prepared in this position.
• Complete all test records, data sheets, etc. to fully document testing activities
• Ensures that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs work involving conventional practice but may include complex features such as conflicting priorities, unsuitability of conventional methods, or difficult coordination requirements.
• Ensure permanent plant materials are stored in accordance with specifications and project requirements.
• Responsible for testing of mechanical system(s) as per supplier and code requirements.
• Participate in system turnover walkdowns, both Construction and Client turnovers; initiate, track and resolve punchlist items for assigned areas of responsibility
• Prepares and Maintains Mechanical Spares for Commissioning and startup.
• Monitors Commissioning & Startup spares usage on the site and Prepares Field Material Requisitions for permanent plant material to ensure that the CSU activities to be productive.
• Responsible for onsite activities of subcontractors, suppliers, clients and their representatives and others as may be assigned within area of responsibility.
• Preparing reports and forecasts, including summary of CSU progress and craft personnel forecast.
• Monitors the activities of subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience in a supervisory role commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken, preferably in a lump-sum turn-key environment.
• The ideal candidate possesses extensive and a broad technical experience of commissioning, startup, operation, maintenance, and testing of Mechanical/Piping Systems/Components of Oil & Gas Processing Facilities.
• Good Knowledge and Understanding of engineering systems, applications of startup and operations; and previous experience in Mechanical Commissioning roles.
• Broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing.
• Possesses effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborates well in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications: Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Experience in the design of LNG facilities. Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.

Additional Information: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including, but not limited to nightshift or split shift. Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

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