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Principal Commissioning Engineer

McDermott External452 open roles

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Batam, Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia

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Job Description

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: 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

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

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