About this opportunity
Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company lists this Lead Instrumentation and Controls CSU opportunity in winnemucca, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Project Completion Incentive: 10% Project Completion Incentive
Camp Status: Camp provided on-site
Trips Home: Covered
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Lead Instrumentation and Controls CSU
Location: Winnemucca, NV
Contract Details
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months
Pay Rate: $67.66–$87.83 / Hour (USD)
Project Allowance: 10% Project Allowance
Project Completion Incentive: 10% Project Completion Incentive
Schedule: 3 Weeks on, 1 Week Off
Camp Status: Camp provided on-site
Mobilization/Demobilization: Covered
Trips Home: Covered
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Job Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for precommissioning and commissioning planning activities. You will coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and clients to leverage diverse technical team skills to integrate the startup plan. You will identify risks and trends, manage progress reporting, and proactively correct courses to ensure goals, schedules, and requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
Reports to the Thacker Pass Lead Instrument and Controls Startup Engineer and Commissioning Preoperational Manager
Holds overall responsibility for the Instrument and Controls systems of the Thacker Pass Project, including coordinating with other disciplines and organizations to prepare and execute a plan to complete all Instrument and Controls testing activities including component level, system level, and integrated facility level testing
Development of Advanced Work Packages for Instruments and Controls Precommissioning and Commissioning testing activities during home office assignment
Participating in development of the project startup manual, preparing system preoperational testing procedures and integrated system/unit test procedures and other similar required documents
Prepare, award, and administer specialty subcontracts as required to support commissioning activities
Provide on-the-job training of client personnel if required by the contract
Provide input to engineering on revisions required to system descriptions, vendor operating and maintenance manuals, etc. based on review of documents during development of the preoperational test procedures and executing of the commissioning to ensure all such documents are consistent
Prepare detailed startup plans for the project precommissioning and commissioning activities
Monitor and maintain the applicable precommissioning and commissioning schedule and budget accounts
Direct, conduct, and participate in system turnover walkdowns, both Construction and Client turnovers, including development, tracking, and resolution of punch list items related to electrical equipment
Work hours as required, including shiftwork, overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary to support the project program
Perform other duties as directed in support of project activities
Required Skills
Skilled in English oral and written communication
Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS
Computer literate knowledge mandatory (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
Prior experience with startup processes and procedures, plus managed/supervised startup activities on one or more large-scale project(s)
Must be able to read and understand/interpret electrical schematic, SLDs, wiring, instrument loops, and mechanical PFD drawings
Technical knowledge of startup, operation, maintenance, or testing and troubleshooting
Knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of both engineering and startup methods, and application of computers to engineering problems
Extensive knowledge of precedents in the startup and operations areas and a broad knowledge of principles and practices of related areas
Creating and maintaining instrumentation documentation including specifications, calibration procedures, and maintenance plans
Specifying and sourcing control devices for process systems
Testing, calibrating, installing, repairing, inspecting, and troubleshooting equipment and monitoring devices
Responsible for review of project designs and make recommendation of changes to design so that projects are safe during entire startup operation
Preferred Skills
Computer literate in company systems a plus (Setroute, Teamworks, Smart Completions, etc.)
Mining and Metals Project testing and commissioning experience a plus but not essential
Education Requirements
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10–13 years of relevant experience, or 14–17 years of relevant work experience
Required Experience
Minimum of 7 years prior experience in Precommissioning, Commissioning, Startup, or facility Operations including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position
A thorough understanding of the physical processes associated with Mining and Extraction facilities and the associated process equipment (e.g., centrifuges, compressors, mixers, conveyers, pumps, etc.), and the control philosophies associated with these
Nice-to-Have Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience in Precommissioning, Commissioning, or Process Operation of Mining and Extraction facilities a plus, not required
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
Must be able to walk at least 3 miles per day over uneven ground
Must be able to climb and descend stair towers 100' in height at least 6 times per shift
Must be able to climb and descend ladders 25' in height at least 6 times per shift
Must be able to climb on and maneuver on temporary scaffolds in ambient conditions that may range from -10°F to 105°F to access project equipment
Work hours as required, including shiftwork, overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary to support the project program
Project is located in the high desert of north-central Nevada, approximately 25 miles from the Oregon border
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About the Client
This client is a globally recognized engineering, procurement, and construction firm that has delivered more than 25,000 complex infrastructure projects across 160 countries and all seven continents over more than 125 years of operation. From power plants and pipelines to airports, defense facilities, nuclear infrastructure, and large-scale clean energy projects, the organization operates at a scale and complexity that few firms can match, serving national governments, global energy companies, and major public agencies worldwide. With a Glassdoor rating of 4.0 stars from nearly 2,500 employee reviews and 78 percent of employees recommending the company to a friend, the organization has earned genuine employee endorsement across its project teams — which include civil and structural engineers, project controls specialists, procurement managers, geotechnical engineers, instrumentation and controls professionals, and nuclear and environmental remediation specialists.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: Industry: Engineering
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Worksite address
winnemucca, NV, 89445, US
Who can apply
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