Principal Commissioning Engineer - McDermott

Job Overview:

The Principal Commissioning Engineer interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Commissioningrelated 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. As such they must have indepth expertise in Commissioning and broad knowledge of the Commissioning discipline within the Engineering function.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Report to the Commissioning Manager and assist in planning and execution of a safe and efficient Precommissioning Commissioning Startup and Performance Testing of the facility to achieve the plants 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 markups
• 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 precommissioning commissioning and startup
• Supervise the development of operating manuals
• Supervise the development of precommissioning commissioning and startup 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 precommissioning commissioning and startup activities
• Supervise the assigned commissioning team personnel subcontractors and Client personnel in the execution of precommissioning commissioning and startup 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 precommissioning
• Participate in the Completion walkdowns punchlist development and clearing of punchlist items by the Construction group or the subcontractor
• Provide input to the lesson learned database

Reports to:
Project: Project Commissioning Manager
Functional: Function Commissioning Manager
Liaise with: Commissioning Manager Discipline Lead Engineers Project Engineers Construction/Fabrication team Quality
HSSE and Client designated representatives as required
Supervises: Commissioning Engineers Completions Specialists Operation & Maintenance specialists Designers and support
personnel within the function group

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Engineering
• 1520 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant
• Requires indepth 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 precommissioning commissioning and startup 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 nonengineers
• 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
• Proficiency in English and multilanguage skills a plus

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