Job Description

Job Overview:

The Senior Commissioning Engineer uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the Commissioning discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Commissioning discipline. The Senior Commissioning Engineer solves complex problems and uses their discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. They impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the Commissioning team and other related teams and ensure that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Report to the Commissioning Manager and provide support to the Principal Commissioning Engineer in the preparation of home office deliverables
At the site, the Senior Commissioning Engineer will participate in walk-down inspections, punch listing, and testing including troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical & instrument component issues that can arise on the project
Work collaboration within the Project team and with the Client to maintain positive relationships
Required to support the commissioning team with performing any of the following activities as a minimum

Operate and maintain Manuals development
Commissioning and Start-up Spares development
First Fills and Consumables development
Commissioning, and Start-Up Procedures
Discipline Equipment system checks and tests
Function testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems
Participate in Commissioning, Start-Up and Performance Testing
Resolve operational and maintenance issues during Commissioning, Start-Up, and Performance Tests

Supervise craft personnel required for site pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
Coordinate activities with other engineers in the commissioning team

Reports to:

Project: Project Commissioning Manager

Functional: Function Commissioning Manager

Liaise with: Commissioning Manager, Discipline Lead Engineers, Project Engineers, Construction/Fabrication team

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
8-15 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant
Requires a good 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
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
Prefer 2+ years of previous commissioning and start-up experience 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, Multi-Language skills a plus

About Us

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Senior Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical)