C-Commissioning Operator (Power Block)

Under the direction of the CSU Manager, the Power Block Commissioning Operator will prepare for and support the safe Commissioning and Startup of the Power Block Unit on the ENZHEC Project.

• Get up to speed on the project as quickly as possible, including the CSU Execution Plan, project schedule and systemization.
• Become knowledgeable on the Power Block Unit, building the expertise required to support the C&SU work.
• Meet and establish relationships with key personnel (CSU, Construction, Engineering, Operations).
• Understand the client’s terminology, procedures and standards.

• Understand the scope of each System and the sequence in which systems will be turned over.
• Understand the system cleaning and steam blow plans. Assist with review and finalization of Cleaning Contractor procedures.
• Support finalizing temporary spools and other “consumables” required for the CSU phase of the Power Block.
• Become familiar with “SmartCompletions”, the Completions Management System (CMS) tool, including the Punch List process and the CSU System Handover Management Process.
• Support “Construction Complete” walkdowns of Power Block Systems.
• Review, comment on and help finalize all Power Block Commissioning Packages and Procedures, aligned with Vendor requirements.

• Follow EH&S Standards.
• Be a leader in the safe approach to execution of all CSU work in the field. Audit, intervene, coach and mentor as required.
• Follow the SIMOPS Plan requirements and communicate all planned activities to the Construction work force, face-to-face.
• Support the Operations Readiness Inspection (ORI/PSSR), validating that requirements are satisfactorily met prior to Startup.

• Attend Construction/Mechanically Complete (CC/MC/STCC) walkdowns and ensure they are performed to a high standard.
• Attend the daily CSU execution meetings and prepare for the 3-week lookahead.
• Take instructions from the daily planning meetings and coordinate activities between Field Operations and the Craft Discipline Leads.
• Help resolve issues in the field, such as safety concerns or barriers to executing work. Escalate when required.
• Act as CSU liaison with Vendors and specialty contractors while they are on-site, helping them resolve barriers to their work and monitoring their progress.
• Support developing and issuing nightshift Daily Order Instructions (DOIs) for the Power Block unit.

• Auxiliary Systems: Support pre-commissioning activities, including lube oil system flushing and fuel gas system testing.
• Control Systems Validation: Support testing of machine protection systems, including Bently Nevada hardware/software for Baker Hughes GTGs and MHI-specific control logic.
• Grid Synchronization: Support the initial synchronization of the GTG and STG units to the grid, including load rejection and performance tests.
• HRSGs: Collaborate with Cleaver-Brooks technical advisors and Cleaning Contractors on chemical cleaning (boil-out).
• Instrument Calibration Oversight: Support vendor-led calibration of critical instrumentation (e.g., Bently Nevada vibration probes or flame scanners) to ensure safety for the “First Fire” sequence.
• Woodward Governor Calibration: Support fine-tuning of Woodward Control Systems, ensuring precise speed and load control.

• Certifications (Academic, Professional): Power Engineer (min. 4th Class) [assumed to match the other ads; confirm]
• Experience: hands-on operations experience in power generation (gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs); commissioning and start-up experience a definite asset [confirm years required]
• Required Safety Certification (OSSA & CSTS): Construction Safety Training System CSTS-20, Basic Scaffold Safety (CSTS-20), Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry & Monitoring, WHMIS, H2S Alive

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