Job Title: Start Up Operations Engineer
Location:Kennedy Space Center, FL
Duration:12 Months

US Citizenship Required
Local candidates only

Major Responsibilities:

• Operate local and control room panels as required.
• Generate appropriate operating reports.
• Experience performing electrical and mechanical system lineups for operation.
• Experience executing and providing input for daily briefings and Plan of the Day meetings.
• Work with plant operations reporting structures and guidelines.
• Perform plant walk throughs; observe plant conditions and parameters; document plant operating parameters on shift log sheets and logbooks.
• Apply personnel protective lockout tagout packages to ensure a safe work environment for operation and maintenance personnel.
• Participate in system operability walkdowns.
• Support the planning of operations activities to support efficient operation and maintenance.
• Operate equipment and systems in accordance with the process design requirements.
• Implement general plant safety procedures, including handling of hazardous substances, and use of the proper PPE.
• Identify plant environmental material handling procedures, prevent / mitigate unplanned releases, and respond to developing events to mitigate consequences.
• Write/enhance procedures for system start up and operation as needed.
• Ensure team is in strict adherence to published start up procedures and follows management of change for any deviations to procedures.
• Experience with problem identification and initiation of equipment repair documentation
• Experience with emergency response activities per plant programs and training (fire, medical, environmental)
• Isolate equipment in hazardous environments in case of an emergency.
• Identify deviations to normal operating situations and restore equipment/systems to design operation in accordance with commissioning and startup programs.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of pertinent industry and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated experience with initial startup & shutdown trouble shooting
• Experience with initial equipment and system startup
• Experience with operation of pneumatic equipment and systems in accordance with design requirements including operation from local control systems/panels.
• Knowledge and experience in the scopes of work inherent in operations and maintenance projects.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead team members and direct reports effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
• Experience as a Shift Supervisor, Senior Supervisor or Commissioning Manager.
• Understanding of applicable Client work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs) and Standard Test & Commissioning Procedures (STCPs).
• Good working knowledge of Project Client Standard Applications (BSAPs) including TEAMWorks, Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools which are used on Client projects.
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience managing technical services subcontracts.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.

Additional Information

• Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces.
• Some lifting may be required.
• Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).
• Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

Position is offered by a no fee agency. 
Location : 1ST ST. AVE. A BLDG K6-1094 2ND FLR ROOM C09, Kennedy Space Center, FL, FL, USA, 32815 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $37.80/hr.