Lead Mechanical Commissioning Supervisor

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Commissioning SupervisorLocation: Platteville, COAssignment Duration: 6 monthsStart Date: ASAP within the next week would be idealPay Rate: $85/hr ST Plus $127.50/hr OT for all hours in excess of 40/weekPer Diem: $150/day upon arrival to site, 7 days per week regardless of work scheduleMob/demob: $1,500.00 lump sum for mobilization and another $1,500.00 lump sum for demobilization.Home Leave: Time off will be offered; home leave travel is at the individual’s own expense.Hours per week*:Schedule is client-directed and will fluctuate week to week.Drug Screening/Background: drug screening and background check both requiredWork Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United StatesProject OverviewThe Client is seeking a contract Lead Mechanical Commissioning Supervisor to lead startup mechanical activities on a 2x0 simple cycle combustion turbine (GE 7FA.05) project. Reporting to the site Startup Manager, this individual will direct and coordinate the daily activities of startup mechanical personnel and construction craft during the commissioning phase, assuming direct responsibility for mechanical components and systems integrity through completion of contractual requirements with the highest degree of safety and quality. The role requires a hands-on startup mechanical leader with combustion turbine or power generation commissioning experience.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee all plant mechanical activities during the commissioning phase, reporting and accountable to the site Startup ManagerDirectly supervise startup mechanical personnel and construction and contractor craft during the commissioning phaseDevelop required startup procedures, review engineering system descriptions for functionality, and verify completion of commissioning packagesOversee and perform initial equipment and pump check-outs, system line flushes, and mechanical pre-operational check-outsOversee pump initial run-in vibration analysis, verify all rotating equipment alignments, and coordinate recording of equipment initial run dataProvide oversight of subcontractors performing oil flushes, hydrolazing, chemical cleans, and steam blows, as well as TFA supportGenerate and maintain the commissioning activity list by system; coordinate and verify all check-out and commissioning of systemsMaintain updated redline and as-built drawings and documentation; track all modifications through completion in the field and on recordElevate issues to the Startup Manager in a timely manner, develop action plans to resolve them, and document lessons learned; submit RFIs to engineering and track Quality Incident Reports (QIRs)Enforce all site safety procedures and the Startup Administration Manual; ensure mechanical personnel attend and support all required walkdownsIdeal Candidate ProfileRequired Experience & QualificationsMinimum 7 years of startup and commissioning mechanical experience on power generation projects, with prior service as a mechanical lead or supervisorHands-on experience with combustion turbine mechanical systems and balance of plant; GE 7F experience strongly preferredStrong background in line flushes, chemical cleaning, steam blows, rotating equipment alignments, and pre-operational check-outsAble to direct construction craft and subcontractors in a fast-paced startup environment, with strong documentation habits (redlines, commissioning packages, QIRs)Must be able to mobilize ASAP and commit to a 6+ month assignment