Senior Commissioning Engineer (PSC)

Remarkable People, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood Commissioning is recruiting for an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to support the Harbour Energy contract based in Aberdeen. We are seeking a forward‑thinking, pro‑active Senior Commissioning Engineer to join our onshore team to support an exciting portfolio of projects and modifications on the Harbour Energy’s North Sea Assets. The scope is long‑term, supporting a 5‑year contract, and will be largely onshore based with occasional visits offshore to support the commissioning phase of critical projects and modifications. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of regular presence in the Aberdeen office. The successful candidate will be engaged on a Limited Company contractor basis operating outside IR35.

Responsibilities

• Review the commissioning work scopes assigned by the Lead Commissioning Engineer.
• Attend KO meetings as delegated by the Lead Commissioning Engineer.
• Provide multi‑discipline commissioning input into the project design phase.
• Liaise with the project engineering office to ensure that the applicable fabrication and construction drawings are produced in line with commissioning requirements.
• Be the focal point for commissioning for said work scopes and input into constructability reviews.
• Produce LOSH mark‑ups.
• Input to certificate requirements and Commissioning and Certification Handover Packs (CCHP’s).
• Develop project multi‑discipline commissioning strategy documents.
• Develop multi‑discipline commissioning procedures – ensure compliance with project standards, specifications and procedures.
• Responsible for the production of the commissioning estimates.
• Input to the development of commissioning schedules for incorporation with the overall integrated plan and schedule.
• Assist the Lead with the review and assess commissioning resource requirements on a scope‑by‑scope basis.
• Identification, sourcing and selection of commissioning test equipment.
• Input to the CCHP close‑out review process.
• Liaise with offshore team.
• Liaise with Lead Commissioning Engineer.
• Monitor and report commissioning progress on a regular basis.
• Contribute to lessons‑learned sessions.
• Provide input into audits as required.
• Provide a focal point for commissioning and input into constructability reviews.
• Manage the delivery of Commissioning and Certification Packages (CCHP’s).
• Manage the development of Commissioning Procedures as required by the scope.
• Responsible for the day‑to‑day direction of the technical delivery team.

Offshore / On‑Site Activities (ad‑hoc Requirement)

• Supervise safe delivery of commissioning activities based on guidance provided in the CCHP / procedures.
• Actively participate in all company and project safety initiatives.
• Ensure a safe Permit to Work and isolation system is in place and adhered to.
• Status reporting of commissioning progress.
• Site management of commissioning test equipment.
• Ensure Document As building meet project expectations.
• Co‑ordination of equipment vendors / subcontractors during commissioning activities.
• Identification of PTW requirements and the raising of applicable permits to cover commissioning work scope.

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering related subject.
• BOSIET / OGUK Medical.
• IT Literate (Excel / Word / PowerPoint etc).
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering related subject an advantage.
• Task Risk Management Trained Person.
• Conversant with Project Management Systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience in similar role, with a proven background of delivery.
• Strong multidiscipline experience in O&G system commissioning, start‑up and operations.
• Recognised O&G process commissioning background.
• Experienced in attending multidiscipline HAZOPs / HaziOS risk assessment reviews.
• Experienced in the supervision of system commissioning personnel.
• Extensive knowledge of O&G related HSEQ safe working practices / procedures.
• Experienced in the development and coaching of team members.
• Ability to interface and interact with Client Representatives at all levels.
• Conversant with HR practices / processes.
• Conversant with audit process.
• Ability to demonstrate effective and efficient management of processes and personnel.
• Ability to demonstrate high level understanding of HSSE safe working practices and procedures and their implementation.
• Fully conversant with the completions and commissioning process.
• Ability to interpret project procedures, standards, specifications and drawings including PFDs / P&IDs / SLDs / C&E’s etc.
• Ability to produce system commissioning strategy documents and develop / review commissioning procedures.
• Familiar with national / international O&G industry legislation, standards and specifications.
• Conversant with completions management software and its functionality.
• Good level of understanding of construction processes.
• Good organisational and scheduling skills.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.