Technical Field Advisor - Mechanical/Turbine

PTAG is a Project Management Advisory & Services firm, which is recognized in the industry by Project & Construction Management Industry think-tanks, innovative service delivery partners and world leading industrial clients.  We are looking for a Site Technical Advisor – Mechanical/Turbine to help us expand our presence with our clients in the Power Industry. We seek Project Professionals who will align with our corporate mission, vision & values:

Our mission is to help our clients ensure successful delivery and efficient operation of their major capital projects. Our goal is to employ innovation and strategic thinking by capital project subject matter experts to deliver optimum project results.
PTAG’s vision is to help our clients become global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their capital and sustaining projects.
Our values include:

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers and clients is our top priority
• Collaboration: Creating true partnerships with our clients and service providers
• Leadership: Improving project performance through the application of best practices
• Accountability: Being accountable to our clients for every aspect of engagement
• Client Satisfaction: Delivering 100% client satisfaction on every project
• Integrity: Open and clear communication in every aspect of our business

Location: Umatilla, OR

Type of Employment: Contract
Job ID# 6245

Role & Responsibilities:

• Apply, deploy project quality strategy.
• Control quality activities on site to ensure compliance with instruction and objectives.
• Manage, ensure on-time delivery and control of quality deliverables
• Participate to the “feedback of experience” process.
• Supervise and inspect works under his responsibility (including works done by subcontractors) to ensure to respect the technical, standard regulations, quality, EHS and contractual requirements.
• Ensure the procedures are in place and respected during every step of the installation works.
• Communicate with the Engineering for support or site technical inquiries.
• Produce/complete requested records (site record sheet, inspection report, etc) following to control done.
• Ensure that the site record sheets are well-completed (all measurements requested, temperature, instruments name + number, names, date,unit, reference, etc).
• Analyze and valid the conformity of the measurements with support of the technical supervisor manage, complete and follow inspection and test plans (ITP).
• Manage stakeholder’s witness / hold points planning for site phase and coordinate witness/hold points notification to the stakeholder.
• Monitor to make certain that inspections and tests during assembly and commissioning are conducted, checked, approved, and documented as prescribed in the ITP and technical documents.
• Inspect Engineering Instruction (DI) related to activities under his responsibility to validate conformity of the works performed vs instruction. Sign DI and classify it into the applicable Site History Docket.
• Manage and control measuring and testing equipment on site (including calibration certificates).
• Obtain and validate qualifications (ex: welders, NDT inspector, etc) according to works performed.
• Validate, before tests or measurements, if equipment is calibrated and calibration certificate has been obtained.
• Control measurement and test methods to ensure compliance with technical / standard requirements.
• Validate, review documentation produced by subcontractors and ensure compliance with project management and contractual requirements.
• Manage and keep updated site history dockets during the entire site activities.
• Act to prevent any non-conformity.
• Detect anomaly and raise it into the NCM database.
• Report any high critical non-conformity.
• Re-inspect NC to ensure that the works are correctly done as per disposition, collect evidences and close the NCR into the NCM database as soon as works done.
• Participate to NC, CoNQ root cause analysis and realize feedback of experience with site team.
• Realize redlines and make sure that the supervisor and subcontractor document their modifications. Control the information on the redline drawings to ensure conformity with the established process HN-PS-0-Q-I-001 “Redline drawings”. Be the owner of redline drawings done (validation, recording, conformity, transmission, etc).
• Ensure to work with approved documentation and latest revision and control if subcontractors use the latest drawings revision or specifications.
• Ensure that receiving and shipping is managed effectively by the person responsible
• Perform preliminary works inspection, make corrected anomalies to minimize punch list items for the final walk down with the stakeholder.
• Manage and communicate the punch list.
• Participate actively in the site planning and mitigation of any delays at site.
• Responsible for leading and managing a crew of skilled laborers including but not limited to: delegation of tasks and supervision over work product, leading safety meetings and guiding staff to take proactive safety measures, providing direction, scheduling shifts, and involvement in hiring and firing decisions.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of 10-years of prior hydro electric generator experience, preferably in a supervisor capacity.
• Graduate Engineer or a graduate of construction management
• Principles and practices of maintaining multi-purpose hydroelectric generating facilities, including dams, powerhouses, valve and gate houses and equipment associated with these facilities.
• Minimum of 5 years in mechanical installation of shaft lines, turbines, or generators
• Safe of heavy construction equipment.
• Theory and application of repair and replacement practices for mechanical equipment and heavy industrial machinery used at hydroelectric power generating facilities.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Excellent computer skills and MS Office knowledge
• Actively respect all safety instructions detailed in the site EHS plan and be proactive on all safety-related topics at the work site
• Report any quality issues and non-conformities and ensure the site quality plan is respected at every step of the work
• Ability to lead, motivate and empower staff
• Excellent communication skills that will drive output
• Perform skilled duties involving shaft line alignment, bearing settings, mechanical precision tool and measurements, setting on-site machining tools
• Operate project gantry cranes (not mandatory)
• Use a wide range of hand and power tools.
• Read and understand manuals, drawings, plans and specifications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Problem solving capability
• Able to work under pressure

Why Join PTAG?

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing consulting firm.
• Engage with industry leaders and participate in high-profile events.
• Develop high-impact marketing content that showcases PTAG’s expertise.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

PTAG is growing and seeking project professionals who want to join a fast paced, innovative, and team-oriented company. PTAG provides industry competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including an employee share purchase plan. PTAG provides an environment to develop and grow professionally and personally. PTAG is an equal opportunity employer.