Job Information
Kiewit Testing & Commissioning Manager - Transit Rail in Fort Worth, Texas
Requisition ID: 174232
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District
Department: Commissioning
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Testing and Commissioning Managers’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervise 3rd party tester. Manage and coordinate testing and commissioning activities. Provide field installation support. Perform testing and troubleshooting as required. Keep a log of open items/punch list. Maintain testing and commissioning schedule as needed. Attend meeting with projects, consultants, designers, and authorities as needed. Review design and provide feedback to engineers. Review/develop field test procedures. Perform training. Provide safety briefings before testing and commissioning activities. Ensure that testing and commissioning activities are being performed to meet company quality standards.
District Overview
Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, and an industry leader in transit and rail systems’ construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. MEC specializes in the installation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), Signaling and Train Control, Communications, and Control Centers.
At MEC we maintain our commitment to hire the best people, provide the training needed to keep up with the demands of today’s work environment, and the opportunities to grow and advance within our organization. As the most experienced installer of rail and transit systems in North America, MEC takes pride in being recognized as the Systems Contractor of Choice delivering innovative solutions through aligning our technical expertise with our client’s objectives. We self-perform most disciplines providing time, cost, and scheduling efficiencies, as well as in-house expertise, resulting in seamless performance for our clients.
Location
This person will be based out of our Grapevine, TX (the DFW area) office and will be required to travel to project sites as needed located in Los Angles, Phoenix, Seattle, D.C, and/or Kansas City.
Responsibilities
Understand project systems and objectives as they relate to project deliverables.
Review test plans and test procedures.
Review and become familiar with test schedule and assist with test schedule coordination.
Perform review of rail transit electrical, train control, communications, and traction power systems drawings in preparation for start-up and test activities.
Assist with coordination and support requirements for test activities.
Work on the project site and or contractor production sites as needed to carry out audit, review, assist with, and lead testing.
Review third party test reports and OEM field test reports.
Supervise and lead functional testing of integrated transit electrical, train control, communications, and traction electrification systems.
Effectively interface with Test and Commissioning Manager, System Test Leads, Engineering, Construction, Subcontractor, third-party testing personnel, and clients to accomplish test objectives in accordance with schedule.
Provide technical support and guidance to construction team.
Review and manage interfacing with clients for obtaining track access and protection for work on existing systems.
Support Test and Commissioning Manager with test issue tracking and reconciliation.
Qualifications
Must have a minimum of 5+ years related experience in the areas of rail electrical, train control, communications, and/or traction power systems.
Testing commissioning experience highly preferred.
NETA Level 1 certification preferred.
Ability to travel and/or relocate on an as-needed basis to project sites located in Los Angles, Phoenix, Seattle, D.C, and/or Kansas City.
Knowledge and familiarity with occupational safety and ability to complete required company and client rail transit project specific safety requirements.
Knowledge and familiarity with application, operation, calibration status, and use of basic and advanced test equipment.
Working knowledge of computers and experience with the use of MS Office Suite.
Must be able to demonstrate safe electrical troubleshooting skills.
Committed to promoting a culture of safety within our organization and alongside clients.
Must possess effective organizational skills.
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Prepared to attend meetings with customers and owners/general contractors.
Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills.
Must be able to access all points of a construction site.
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Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Company: MEC
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