Principal Commissioning Engineer

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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. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Commissioning and broad knowledge of the Commissioning discipline within the Engineering function.

Responsibilities 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.
• Participate in the Completion walk-downs, punch-list development, and clearing of punch-list items by the Construction group or the subcontractor.
• Provide input to the “lesson learned” database.

Reports to: Project Commissioning Manager, 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.

Qualifications 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.
• Proficiency in English and multi-language skills a plus.