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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. Candidate experienced in Instrument & Control systems and OPERCOM execution methodology for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

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: 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:

• 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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• Preferably possess a degree or diploma or equivalent in engineering

• Proficiency in English and multi-language skills a plus

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