Construction - Commissioning Specialist

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The Commissioning Specialist is responsible for the commissioning of new construction projects to ensure projects are turned over to operations for future safe and reliable operations. The Commissioning Specialist verifies the project controls system functions in alignment with engineering designs and equipment specifications. The control system operation shall align with Vistra fleet standards and Fleet SME guidance. The Commissioning Specialist coordinates with EPC Contractors, Controls suppliers, and owners engineers to ensure all necessary testing and commissioning is completed for turnover to Vistra Operations.

Travel for the project will be necessary and may require extended travel to meet project needs. Location will vary based on project assignment.

• Work with guidance from the Commissioning Manager to provide owners oversight of projects. The Commissioning Engineer/Specialist will be onsite to monitor field commissioning activities performed by the contractor as well as lead commissioning activities for Owner supplied equipment. The Commissioning Engineer will perform hands on work including setting and validating equipment parameters, troubleshooting, and trending equipment. They will also be expected to prepare and present routine reports.
  
  The position will require effective working relationships with both Vistra employees as well as external to Vistra.
• Develop engineering / control system design and equipment specifications for each project in accordance with Vistra standard specifications and Fleet SME guidance.
• Establish commissioning and testing procedures that can be standardized across all projects and modified as needed for specific projects.
• Coordinate delivery and installation of system controls equipment.
• Provide on-site technical expertise and coordination with Fleet SME resources.
• Construct, implement and document commissioning and testing processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders (controls vendors, Vistra IT, Vistra Cybersecurity, Vistra Operations, and Vistra Commercial teams).
• Support projects post commissioning/operation as required to ensure successful turnover.
• Ensure contract deliverables are interpreted and executed on-time, on-budget and within safety and performance requirements.
• Develop and support documentation turnover from essential contractors during commissioning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Nuclear) with 2 years related job experience OR High School diploma and 6 years related job experience.
• Be able to use various tools such as a multi-meter.
• Proficient computer skills in standard Windows programs (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Able to communicate issues effectively through written and verbal communication.
• Required experience in Power Plant Control Systems.
• Ability to look critically at a problem set, identify unique solutions and influence change.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to be applied across the organization and externally, including the ability to confidently and effectively explain engineering requirements, including to non-technical audiences.
• Occasional long, irregular hours. May require working in excess of 12 hours per day and in excess of seven consecutive days. This position requires frequent travel and/or long-term assignments away from home.

• Team - work and collaboration skills within the team/department.
• Maintain effective working relationships within the team/department, both internal and external.
• Problem solving techniques to address issues.
• Successful delivery of new construction projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets.

Pay grade and salary will be determined by education and experience.

Job Family
Plant Operations

Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations
Irving, Texas

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