Instrumentation and Control - Senior Engineer II

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Primary Purpose
Oversees commissioning for large-scale systems by reviewing procedures, validating test results, and implementing corrective actions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves commissioning documentation, including as-built drawings, test reports, and manuals, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develops and implements corrective actions for project commissioning issues and leads root cause analyses for equipment failures and incidents.
• Leads and participates in continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on startup, commissioning, and testing processes.
• Assesses constructability and field conditions, ensures proper resource allocation, and resolves on-site issues to maintain project momentum.
• Ensures safe, efficient, and policy-compliant project execution, aligning with departmental procedures and safety standards.
• Validates commissioning data from internal teams and contractors, confirming accuracy, safety, and adherence to industry standards.
• Identifies risks and implements mitigation strategies, while maintaining quality assurance systems and supporting technical documentation efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

$129500 - $204500 / year

Education

• Requires a 4 year degree in a relevant engineering field.

Experience

• Requires 8 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required: Ability to develop commissioning plans for large or technically complex projects.
• Required: Ability to independently manage complex commissioning assignments.
• Required: Ability to influence technical decisions through commissioning expertise.
• Required: Advanced knowledge of commissioning methodologies across complex systems.
• Required: Knowledge of risk management and failure modes associated with system startup.
• Required: Skill in balancing schedule, safety, and performance objectives.
• Required: Skill in synthesizing design intent, operational needs, and test results.

Licenses and Certifications

• Required: Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of California is required.