QA/QC Manager

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.

Title : Commissioning Manager

Position Type : Contract

Location : Cody, WY

Reports to : EPC Project Manager

Status : Exempt

Job Summary :

PIC Group has an excellent opportunity for a Commissioning Manager supporting a reciprocating engine project located in Cody, WY.

The Commissioning Manager reports to and works under the direction of the EPC Project Manager and will have 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 :

• Liaising between the Constructor, Engineer, and Owner for all startup and testing activities.
• Developing a comprehensive schedule for startup activities and providing regular schedule updates. The startup and testing schedule shall be incorporated into the Progress Schedule.
• Scheduling and leading startup, testing, and commissioning planning meetings.
• Conducting coordination meetings during startup, testing, and commissioning at least weekly.
• Assist with coordinating manufacturers’ services and their certification of proper installation and / or operation of equipment as required by the specifications.
• Overseeing 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 procedures.

• Ensuring readiness for and coordinating maintenance, repair, and adjustment of equipment and systems during startup testing, and commissioning.
• Conducting or overseeing pre-test checks to ensure readiness for testing.
• Verify all piping hydrostatic testing and flushing has been completed prior to field testing connected equipment.
• Ensuring all testing equipment is in proper working order and has been calibrated to appropriate standards.
• Develops safe work policies and procedures including lockout / tagout procedures and personal protective equipment policies, that will be followed during all field startup and testing activities.
• Coordinate and oversee Electrical Testing Contractor (NETA certified) electrical acceptance testing .
• Coordinate and oversee the functional testing of the facility.
• Coordinate and oversee Emissions and Performance testing of the facility.
• Promptly reports Safety, Health, or Environmental incidents or issues to management, and promptly takes action to correct the situation.

Job Requirements :

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following competencies :

• Balance of Plant (BOP), Operating and Maintenance Principles (incl. Pumps, Compressors, Fans, Blowers, Process Controls Principles, Etc.).
• Commissioning Principles (incl. Construction Completion Requirements, Pre-Commissioning Requirements, Commissioning Requirements, Verification Testing Requirements, Performance Testing Requirements, Emissions Testing Requirements, Cleanliness Criteria Requirements)
• Communication
• OSHA Requirements (incl. General, Lockout / Tagout, Arc Flash Hazard Requirements (NFPA 70E) and Fuel Gas Piping System Requirements (NFPA 56)).

Physical Requirements :

Ability to do walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, and lifting (up to 75 pounds).

Education / Experience :

• Engineering Degree / Certification (or equivalent experience including Navy, Maritime Field, Stationary Engineer)
• Demonstrated successful performance as Startup and Commissioning Manager of multiple Power Projects
• 5-10 years Startup Management experience on similar projects
• Proficient with use of Microsoft Office Products (Access, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Training

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.