Package Engineer - River Operations / Canada

Introduction

We are pleased to offer the following opportunity of Package Engineer - River Operations located in Muskrat Falls, NL

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: One year renewable

Closing date: 2019-04-03 12:00:00

Description

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following is being executed as a contract scope of work.

The duties and job functions of the Package Engineer— River Operation shall include, but are not limited to the

following:

• Responsible to Area Manager —River Operations for the overall delivery of allocated packages) in accordance with the approved budget;
• Use Spillway rating curves and reservoir storage curves to recommend gate settings for Spillway Operations to maintain target water leveis in the reservoir;
• Run Vista software to generate forecasted flows at Muskrat Falls;
• Run hydraulic models to assess impact on flow releases on downstream stakeholders;
• Update dam related Emergency Preparedness Plans as necessary;
• Provide support for assessment of effectiveness and installation of public safety infrastructure around Muskrat
• Falls River Operations;
• Update Stage 2 River Management Manual and Operation, Maintenance, and Surveillance (OMS) Manual as necessary;
• Prepare daily Reservoir Operations Reports for use by Spillway Operations;
• Work closely with River Operations and Engineering to ensure all dam safety requirements are being implemented and compliance with CDA Dam Safety Guidelines at site
• Establish Deliverable Distribution Matrix based on Supplier Document Registers;
• Coordinate Project Documentation Turnover Plan with Contractor(s);
• Coordinate Company's response to site queries and concession requests in a timely manner to avoid schedule impact;
• Provide input into weekly and monthly reports;
• Ensure all package interfaces are clearly identified and scheduled with responsibility allocated; liaise with LCP and Contractor Interface coordinators to ensure interfaces are progressed in a timely manner;
• Highlight and monitor critical items in cooperation with other team members;
• Organize and lead meetings related to delivery of package(s), working to resolve issues that could impact overall delivery;
• Monitor project deliverables and milestones and ensure compliance with project schedule;
• Oversee Supplier/Contractor preparation of Design Documentation; in addition perform review and coordinate comment response sheets;
• Work closely with Project Services/Planners, Engineering Manager(s), Company's Technical and Design Integrity group, Construction &Completions Managers, Quality Assurance, and other functional expertise during the design, procurement and construction phases of the Project;
• Work with Contract Administrator to ensure obligations of both Company and Contractor are adhered to;
• Work with Project Controls to ensure effective cost and schedule control for packages(s);

Requirements

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a recognized University with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• 1- 2 years successful experience, in technical as well as project management and construction roles.
• Understanding of project management processes and management systems.
• Familiar with hydrotechnical principles, concepts, and modelling.
• Experience with dam safety would bean asset.
• Experience with hydroelectric projects would bean asset.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, WORKING CONDITIONS, ETC.: 

• Safety oriented.
• Demonstrated willingness to adhere to the Nalcor's vision and core values.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and communicate with other team members.
• Must be able to work effectively as a key member of the Project Delivery Team within amulti-functional team environment.
• Proven interpersonal, communications, leadership and team skills.
• Must be self-motivated with demonstrated sound judgment and decision making skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to plan work well, and to be well-organized.
• Solution oriented and demonstrated creative thinking.
• Must be able to work in acollaborative/supportive manner with stakeholders.