Commissioning Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Support the Commissioning Manager and Principal Commissioning Engineer with home office deliverables.
• Participate in site walk-down inspections, punch listing, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and instrument component issues.
• Develop manuals, commissioning and start-up spares, first-fills and consumables documentation, and commissioning and start-up procedures.
• Carry out equipment system checks and tests and function testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems.
• Participate in commissioning, start-up, and performance testing; resolve operational and maintenance issues arising during those activities.
• Supervise craft personnel during site pre-commissioning and commissioning activities and coordinate with commissioning engineers.
• Collaborate with the project team and client to maintain positive working relationships.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering and 3–8 years of oil and gas experience with a major contractor or consultant.
• At least 3 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, or oil and gas process facility.
• Good understanding of commissioning, completions, and training, plus basic knowledge of construction and operations and maintenance.
• Previous commissioning and start-up experience in the chemical, refinery, or oil and gas industry is preferred; 2 or more years is preferred.
• Must communicate technical solutions effectively to engineers and non-engineers and have good organizational skills and adaptability.
• Must have good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Must be able to assess and communicate project requirements clearly and productively.
• Willing and able to travel to construction sites, including international sites.
• English proficiency is required; additional languages are a plus.

Workplace and travel

• The role includes site-based commissioning work and travel to construction sites, including international assignments.

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