EPM Technical/Procedure Writer & Trainer - Synectics : Job Details

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Startup, Testing, & Commissioning - EPM Technical/Procedure Writer & Trainer is assigned to projects and provides the department's clients with high quality project oversight, training support, and technical writing skills.
• Guidance and oversight will be provided for the development and/or revision of all Operating Procedures, Alarm Response Procedures, required Maintenance Procedures, along with training needs and content, development of the training material and schedule, and presentation, affected by the assigned projects.
• The Sr Commissioning Analyst applies an intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering/commissioning principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields; makes decisions independently on engineering/commissioning problems and methods; represents the organization in meetings to resolve important questions; requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of his/her field and related sciences and disciplines.
• May have supervisory oversight responsibility for exempt, non-exempt employees and/or technical work groups performing checkout and startup on newly or modified existing equipment and systems.
• May mentor employees and/or lead the work of project teams.
• Oversee and/or create the testing/commissioning planning, implementation, quality control, scheduling and budgeting, and status reporting on a given construction project or group of projects ensure standard practices are utilized.
• Responsible to define the scope of the testing and commissioning; prepare the testing and commissioning schedule, update that schedule as it evolves and communicate progression to management.
• Become familiar with plans and specifications, procedures and related material for each project and follow company established standard procedures for file structure and standard drawing procedures for projects.
• Active role in developing schedule with a moderate to large budgetary responsibility or impact (in both size and scope) for all assigned projects identifying and minimizing potential risks to the timeline and budget.
• Coordinate equipment going online with plant resources and schedule all vendor supported startup of newly or modified equipment.
• Develop design validation and Project turnover packages for EPM Projects for mechanical and electrical equipment, electronic devices, tools, plants, facilities and systems while applying the principles of motion, energy, force, and materials.
• Read and understand electrical and mechanical prints including wiring diagrams, schematics and P&ID's, manuals, and updating them to reflect the As Built condition.
• Performing or managing instrument and mechanical component level testing such as instruments, controls, and individual loop functions.
• Performing or managing electrical component level testing on cables (Low/Med/High voltage), transformers, motors, pumps, valves, dampers, switchgear, MCC, system protection devices (ex: voltage transformers, current transformers, electromechanical/digital/solid state relays, etc.).
• Calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of process instrumentation, experience programming, and test I&C systems (ex: DCS, PLC, SCADA).
• Performing or understanding hydrostatic, pneumatic, and other mechanical testing and operation.
• IEEE and NETA standards relative to acceptance and maintenance testing.
• Performing or managing proof testing or system acceptance testing.
• Planning and coordination between various groups such as Operations, Maintenance, and/or Vendors for startup & commission activities, training activities, documentation activities, and/or procedure creation/reviews.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, schedules, commissioning plans, test plans or packages, technical/operation procedure creation, user training, quality plans, and/or other required documents for record.
• Support the project with design, reviews, troubleshooting, and other expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Vendors/Contractors.
• Work with the client, project, and contractors/vendors to determine procedural and training needs, and provide the product.
• Coordinate training for newly installed equipment with the client.
• Enforce standard practices are utilized.
• General problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Minimum of 30% travel to specific job sites, including electrical generation, gas compression, gas storage, and other construction sites, as required.
• Indoors, outdoors, hazards typical to electrical and natural gas sites, working at heights, high/low humidity and temperatures, wet/icy/uneven grounds and other typical grounds conditions to construction sites.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently lift and move up to ten pounds and occasionally upwards of fifty pounds.
• Vision capabilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to work some weekends, holidays, overtime, and support 24/7 on-call responsibilities to meet the project needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or technical field with four or more years of experience reading electrical schematics & P&ID's; performing/managing instruments & electrical components; mechanical testing; experience or exposure to NEC, NFPA 70E; knowledge in OSHA 10 & 30; safe work behaviors and practices; NERC standards and compliance; MPSC Gas Code; OR
• Associate's Degree in a scientific or technical field with six or more years of experience reading electrical schematics & P&ID's; performing/managing instruments & electrical components; mechanical testing; experience or exposure to NEC, NFPA 70E; knowledge in OSHA 10 & 30; safe work behaviors and practices; NERC standards and compliance; MPSC Gas Code; OR
• High School Diploma/GED with eight or more years of experience reading electrical schematics & P&ID's; performing/managing instruments & electrical components; mechanical testing; experience or exposure to NEC, NFPA 70E; knowledge in OSHA 10 & 30; safe work behaviors and practices; NERC standards and compliance; MPSC Gas Code.
• Ability to independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering/commissioning theory to solve complex problems.
• Knowledge and/or experience in utility operations and application of utility trends.
• Work well in a team environment while exemplifying safe work practices and following the company's compliance standards.
• Strong understanding of electrical equipment and industrial instrumentation and controls.
• Strong understanding of testing standards (IEEE, NETA, etc.), methods and the application thereof.
• Application of utility business model.
• Skill in supervisory practices/application supervising non-exempt employees and contractors.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of various Microsoft applications.
• Excellent communication skills that utilize effective oral and written communication skills to provide technical expertise to coworkers, AEs, vendors and other work groups.
• Efficient in issue resolution.
• Valuable experience: Microsoft tools (ex: Word, Excel, etc.).
• Vast experience in self-performing the technical writing and training tasks, with a mechanical/operational/energy industry background

Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.