About the Role
The Commissioning Engineer applies their conceptual knowledge of commissioning engineering and, with moderate guidance from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward commissioning problems. They will analyze possible solutions using standard procedures while building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Commissioning Engineer understands critical business drivers and applies this knowledge to resolve problems in straightforward situations through technical experience, judgment, and established precedents.
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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.
- Participate in walk-down inspections, punch listing, and testing onsite, including troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and instrument component issues that may arise during the project.
- Collaborate within the Project team and with the Client to maintain positive relationships.
- Support the commissioning team with 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: Support personnel within the function group
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
- 3-8 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant.
- 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.
- Ability to apply industry understanding to improve effectiveness.
- Preferred: degree or diploma or equivalent in engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, or oil & gas process facility.
- Preferred 2+ years of previous commissioning and start-up experience in the chemical, refinery, or oil & gas industry.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to both engineers and non-engineers.
- Proficiency in computer software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Strong organizational skills and adaptability to the needs of various discipline groups.
- Ability to assess and communicate project requirements and expectations in a clearly defined, positive, and productive manner.
- Willingness and ability to travel to construction sites on assignments, including international sites.
- Proficiency in English; multi-language skills are a plus.
