T&C Area Lead (Electrical)

Job Description

Requisition ID: 251369Requisition Posting End Date:Company Overview:Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the worlds infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers? objectives to create a lasting positive impact.We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Oil, Gas & Chemicals; and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values ? ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants ? integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. Bechtel operates through four global business units that specialize in infrastructure; mining and metals; nuclear, security and environmental; and power. Today, our colleagues? team with customers, partners, and suppliers on diverse projects in nearly 40 countries.Project Overview:A Bechtel-led consortium to design and build two rail lines of the Riyadh Metro network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The lines, along with four others, will form the backbone of Riyadh?s new public transportation network.The BACS consortium, which includes Almabani General Contractors, Consolidated Contractors Company, and , is responsible for the design, construction, train cars, and signaling as well as electrification and integration of the new lines to the rest of the system.Riyadh?s population of nearly 6 million is forecast to increase to 8 million by 2030. The new metro system will meet the demands of the growing population while reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality.Job Summary:Bechtel is seeking a T&C Area Lead (Electrical). Responsible for supervising a team of multi-disciplined T&C engineers, assigned to an area of the Riyadh Metro Project providing oversight to several sub-contractors, and in select cases perform Testing and commissioning of equipment with teams of craft.Plans, coordinates, monitor and directs activities for the CWJV T&C team ensuring the testing and commissioning performed by sub-contractors complies with the project procedures. Will include working with Testing and Commissioning teams from Project Partners, sub-contractors and Vendors assigned at multiple locations at the Riyadh Metro Project. The focus of the T&C activities will be on stations and depot systems, as well as integration into the wider railways as the lines go through successive phases of testing.Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and direct T&C activities within an assigned area for the Riyadh Metro Project.
• Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of assigned engineers, estimate staffing needs and schedules.
• Supervise and direct subcontractor personnel as required to support commissioning activities (i.e.: Electrical. Mechanical, HVAC, fire protection commissioning, etc.).Plan work with the subcontractors and monitor it and control it in accordance with the terms of the contract to stay within the schedule constraints.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractor interface testing.
• Review of testing documentation including scoped documents, test records, test procedures and other similar required documents.
• Review system test documentation (all disciplines) for adequacy and completeness in accordance with project procedures.
• Provide input to engineering on revisions required to system descriptions, vendor operating and maintenance manuals, etc. Prepare the necessary design change and non-conformance documents in accordance with CWJV procedures as required to document as-built conditions and/or properly resolve deficiencies.
• Prepare/ review detailed T&C plans for assigned system commissioning activities. Provide input and updates to project controls as required to maintain accuracy and progress of project schedules, and other progress tracking tools.
• Coordinate closely with Construction delivery teams for turnover of systems and Documentation.
• Participate in system Handover walkdowns for both Construction and Client turnovers; initiate, track and resolve punchlist items for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Using well developed interpersonal skills interact closely and frequently with client management, JV Partners and maintaining a level of commercial awareness that does not create adverse exposure to the project?s financial and schedule positions.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Bechtel Standard Applications such as Aconex in the execution of work assignments.
• Work hours as required, including shift-work, overtime, weekends and holidays as necessary to support the project.
• Ensures that work being performed is within scope of services and within budget.
• Coordinates with client representatives to obtain approval on work as it is accomplished.
• Review and approve key T&C methods statements, Job Hazard analysis, procedures, and schedules.

Supervision Received:Receives operational surveillance, administrative supervision and technical guidance from the CWJV Testing & Commissioning Manager.Supervision Exercised:Supervises and provides technical direction toT&C engineersand assigned personnel.Interface:Maintains good relationships with Client, Project Partners, Sub contractors and project management personnel.Represents Testing & Commissioning on project teams as assigned.Skills Requirements:

• Technical knowledge of startup, operation, maintenance, or testing.
• 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.
• Broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing.
• Rail project testing & commissioning experience a plus but not essential
• buildings services (HVAC, electrical distribution, fire alarm, comms, BMS, etc) testing & commissioning experience a plus but not essential.
• Railway specific systems commissioning experience (such as TVS, PSDs, signalling and comms) a plus but not essential
• Demonstrated skill in leadership.
• Have supervisory/leadership experience
• Skill in English oral and written communication.

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