Sr Commissioning Analyst (EPM Startup, Testing, & Commissioning – Technical/Procedure Writer)

Job title: Sr Commissioning Analyst (EPM Startup, Testing, & Commissioning – Technical/Procedure Writer)

Company: Consumers Energy

Job description: Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan’s lower Peninsula. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).General Summary of Job ResponsibilitiesThe STARTUP, TESTING, & COMMISSIONING – EPM TECHNICAL/PROCEDURE WRITER is assigned to projects and provides the department’s clients 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 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; and 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.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 and updating them to reflect the “As Built” condition
• Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, P&ID’s, manuals, etc.
• Performing or understanding hydrostatic, pneumatic, and other mechanical testing and operation
• Performing or managing proof testing or system acceptance testing
• Planning and coordination between various groups such as Operations, Maintenance, and/or Vendors to Startup & Commission activities, training activities, and/or documentation review activities
• Experience developing and managing budgets, schedules, technical operational and maintenance procedures, 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
• Valuable experience: use of Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, etc.), Projectwise, Unifier, eSOMS
• Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Vendor/Contractors
• Coordinate training for newly installed equipment with the client
• Enforce standard practices are utilized
• Work with the client, project, and contractors/vendors to determine procedural and training needs, and provide the product
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to independently evaluate, select & 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

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field with four (4) or more years of experience reading electrical schematics & diagrams; performing/managing instruments & electrical components, mechanical testing; experience or exposure to National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, knowledge in OSHA 10 & 30 and safe work behaviors and practices, NERC standards and compliance, and MPSC Gas code

• [OR] Associate’s degree in a scientific or technical field with six (6) or more years of experience reading electrical schematics & diagrams; performing/managing instruments & electrical components, mechanical testing; experience or exposure to National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, knowledge in OSHA 10 & 30 and safe work behaviors and practices, NERC standards and compliance, and MPSC Gas code
• [OR] High School Diploma/GED with eight (8) or more years of experience reading electrical schematics & diagrams; performing/managing instruments & electrical components, mechanical testing; experience or exposure to National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, knowledge in OSHA 10 & 30 and safe work behaviors and practices, NERC standards and compliance, and MPSC Gas code

Working Conditions

• 20% travel to specific job sites, including electrical generation, gas compression and storage, and other construction sites, as required.
• Indoors, outdoors, hazards typical to electrical and natural gas sites, working at heights, high/low humidity and/or temperatures, wet/icy grounds or other conditions typical to construction sites
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, 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 lift and move up to 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

Why should you join our team?At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We’re a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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Location: Saginaw, MI

Job date: Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:18:43 GMT

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