Power Plant - Senior Technician Commissioning (Mechanical, Electrical and C&I disciplines)

Project Brief:

Project is in the Commissioning phase of Dry-Cooled Coal-Fired Power Stations which will include management and supervision of site commissioning activities that will require management resources with technical expertise in implementation and construction of plant integrating generating units and a Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for the equipment installation of turbines, generators, boilers, transformers, condensers and other plant Infrastructure components facilities (water treatment, storage off-load, pipelines and material handling systems).

Location: Northern and Eastern Areas, South Africa.

Job Description:

Develop Commissioning procedures

Review plant design to ensure system interfaces are in place and are supported in the design
Provide inputs for the development of commissioning scope of work with inputs from others.
Align commissioning plan with project and production plan
Ensure progress to achieve milestones in accordance with the project plan
Execute all planned activities according to commissioning programme
Develop plant commissioning procedures, considering plant design, user requirement specifications, statutory requirements and control philosophy
Interfaces with all departments to ensure acceptance and approval of commissioning procedures

Commissioning and handover of plant

Prepare plant for static plant tuning and testing
Coordinate and control plant in all different and possible conditions to enable mechanical, electrical and C&I disciplines to prove plant performance
Prove operating procedures and process operation
Simulate and conditional testing of plant processes for optimum operation and compliance to specification in conjunction with mechanical, electrical and C&I disciplines
Prove operability of plant and defect identification and correction thereof
Prepare plant for handover
Adhering to site-specific standards and procedures
Test plant physically to prove compliance to design specifications
Identify design deficiency and list it as a defect and coordinate with the Engineering team to re-look the design and develop a solution
Coordinate plant safety clearance processes with the use of plant safety regulations
Verify test results and witnessing of final commissioning
Preserve commissioned plant systems for future use and requirements
Control commissioning documentation to ensure availability throughout commissioning phases
Monitor and record all commissioning activities

Integration with all departments in terms of commissioning

Ensure milestones are realistic, cognisant of all realistic influences and determined by consensus
Ensure all documentation and interface designs has been confirmed with site-specific information
Ensure that the commissioning activities are in line with and performed in accordance with the laid down quality plan
Witnessing functional testing of new and/or refurbished plant
Form part of an accredited group, where applicable who are responsible for ensuring safe commissioning of power plant projects
Check that all work pertaining to functional area of control is on track according to the project master plan
Submit notification to carry out pre-start checks and commission the systems
Check that tests are being executed according to the test plans and procedures
Coordinate all commissioning tests as per requirements on all plant
Interact and liaise with all stakeholders, planners, project and system engineers, contractors and the client office throughout the commissioning process
Communicate constantly with the planners on the workflow activities and any changes to the commissioning project plan
Ensure that the Lead and Commissioning Engineer is furnished with all information that might impact commissioning of the project in terms of time and develop strategies to avoid late delivery
Develop and maintain good relationships with key role players and client decision makers
Provide direct support to Operations departments relating to maintenance during the commissioning

Comply with Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements

Accept responsibility in terms of the relevant statutory Occupational, Health and Safety Act appointments
Ensure adherence to safety standards and quality management systems
Develop appropriate quality and safe Work Instructions, Procedures and Processes applicable to the relevant discipline under his/her control
Ensure the development of test and commissioning programmes
Comply with safety standards and quality control systems
Implement and apply quality plans
Adhere and align to relevant client’s safety, health, environment and requirements

Documentation process control

Scrutinises documentation accuracy before commissioning is recommended and executed
Controls, maintains and recommends all commissioning documents

Risk Analysis to overall plant during commissioning

Conduct technical risk assessments and formulate appropriate mitigating action plans
Participate in technical / fault finding investigations, and making recommendations during troubleshooting
Assimilate plant data, recordings, logs and other relevant information pertaining to plant problems
Liaise with colleagues, client staff, peers, external specialists and by consulting applicable literature
Coordinate the compilation of professional and comprehensive reports to determine to root cause analysis of incidents
Perform fault and other simulations to reconstruct plant occurrences
Risk analysis on plant and operation in a safe manner and environmental policy

Provide technical support and assistance

Comment and make recommendations on current operating procedures and practices
Develop and review commissioning procedures
Provide expert input to solve plant problems
Guide and advise plant operating staff during the commissioning phase of the project
Coach and give guidance and training to client staff to be able to operate the plant.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience:

National Diploma or equivalent coupled with 4 Years technical experience
Innovation, analytical and problem-solving skills, Negotiation skills, Contract Administration, Project Management, Risk Management, presentation skills, Good written / verbal communication, Meeting facilitation, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Knowledge
Excellent knowledge of large power utilities, its practices, policies and culture.
Technical competency in the field of Power Plant operating, mechanical, electrical or light current engineering