Principal Commissioning Engineer
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McDermott seeks a Principal Commissioning Engineer to lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing for oil and gas projects. The role involves supervising commissioning teams, developing procedures, and interfacing with clients and construction.
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Responsibilities
- Report to the Commissioning Manager and assist in planning and execution of safe and efficient Pre commissioning, Commissioning, Start up, and Performance Testing of the facility
- Supervise the development of commissioning home office deliverables for the project
- Participate in engineering design reviews including HAZOP, P&IDs, SIL, and Model reviews
- Supervise the development of commissioning activity schedules, operating manuals, and procedures
- Interface heavily with completions team, construction, and Client personnel regarding site inspections and testing
- Supervise assigned commissioning team personnel, subcontractors, and Client personnel in execution of activities
- Participate in Completion walk downs, punch list development, and clearing of punch list items
- Provide input to the lesson learned database
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering
- 15 20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, or oil & gas processing facility
- Pre commissioning, commissioning, and start up experience on at least 3 major EPC projects in the chemical, refinery, or oil & gas industry
- Good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Willing and able to travel to construction sites on assignments to international sites
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Job Overview
- The Principal Commissioning Engineer interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices.
- They will be tasked with solving complex Commissioning related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance.
- The Principal Commissioning Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Commissioning.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Report to the Commissioning Manager and assist in planning and execution of a safe and efficient Pre commissioning, Commissioning, Start up, and Performance Testing of the facility to achieve the plant’s production and performance objectives and Company (MDR) contractual objectives
- Work collaboration within the Project team and with the Client to maintain positive relationships
- Supervise the development of commissioning home office deliverables for the project
- Participate in the development of systemization and system boundary mark ups
- Participate in engineering design reviews as assigned by the Commissioning Manager including HAZOP, P&IDs, SIL, and Model reviews
- Participate in the development of commissioning activity schedules for pre commissioning, commissioning, and start up
- Supervise the development of operating manuals
- Supervise the development of pre commissioning, commissioning, and start up procedures for utility and process systems
- Supervise the development of CSU spares, subcontracts, consumables, temporary equipment, and vendor services
- Interface heavily with the completions team, construction, and Client personnel regarding all aspects of site inspections and testing for pre commissioning, commissioning, and start up activities
- Supervise the assigned commissioning team personnel, subcontractors, and Client personnel in the execution of pre commissioning, commissioning, and start up activities in a safe, efficient, and successful manner
- Work closely with the Construction group for mechanical completion inspections and accept the completed systems as deemed ready for pre commissioning
Essential Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering
- 15 20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant
- Requires in depth understanding of concepts, principles, and practices in commissioning, completions, and training as well as basic knowledge of other functions, such as construction and operations & maintenance
- Applies understanding of the industry to improve effectiveness, provide guidance, and influence processes and policies
- Preferably possess a degree or diploma or equivalent in engineering
- Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, or oil & gas processing facility
- Have pre commissioning, commissioning, and start up experience on at least 3 major EPC projects in the chemical, refinery, or oil & gas industry
- Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non engineers
- Must have good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Must have good organizational skills and be adaptable to the needs of various discipline groups
- Must have the ability to assess and communicate project requirements and expectations in a clearly defined, positive, and productive manner
- Willing and able to travel to construction sites on assignments to international sites
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