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We are working with a Major Oil & Gas operator to source for Head of Commissioning (Inlet) specialising in Onshore LNG Projects. This is a long-term contract role working on a residential basis 6-days per week / 10 hours per day. Please see details below:
Title: Head of Commissioning (Inlet)
Start Date: Negotiable (typically within 1 month notice)
Duration: 36 months (potential for extension)
Location: Onshore (site based)
Working Schedule: 6-days per week / 10 hours per day
Job Purpose:
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of EPC Contractor delivery of precommissioning & Commissioning, including HSE, documentation, planning, scheduling, subcontracting, systemization, completions database population, activity execution, witnessing, completions records, audits and reporting. Ensures coordination between relevant stakeholders & disciplines, including process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, telecom and HVAC, for safe and efficient execution. Provides leadership, technical oversight, troubleshooting expertise and clear guidance to the EPC contractor. Facilitates interfaces and resolution of issues to meet project objectives and milestones.
Key Accountabilities:
- Reports to Commissioning Manager (EPC PMT).
- Provides pre-commissioning and commissioning expertise, for planning and execution and leadership driving EPC contractor to deliver in accordance with project deliverables and execution schedule.
- Directs the preparation and stewardship of pre-commissioning and commissioning scope of work in EPC contract, supports contractor by helping address gaps, coordinate with operations and other disciplines within the team.
- Maintains close collaboration with members of Engineering, Quality, Construction and Operations teams to deliver clear plans and efficient execution.
- Accountable for ensuring execution of work is technically aligned and in compliance with project objectives and specification.
- Manages EPC Contractor's pre-commissioning and commissioning activities including validation of resources, personnel qualifications and experience; usage of appropriate tools; adherence to project objectives, requirements, specifications, and verification processes.
- Assesses and validates EPC Contractor’s capability in providing all procedures, progress measurement and reporting to steward the systems completion activities.
- Manages the discipline deliverables and field engineering in support of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
- Responsible for the schedule and related milestones, provides data (rundown curves, charts, graphs) and recovery plans to address any schedule delays if any.
- Accountable for knowledge of and sharing previous lessons learned, capturing and communicating current insights to support review teams and future projects.
- Review, update and amend procedures and specifications to ensure that all pre-commissioning and commissioning references are up to date and relevant.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Knowledge and/or Experience
- 15 years’ experience in Commissioning Leadership roles with a broad knowledge of commissioning planning and execution experience, for LNG liquefaction facilities, including 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles, or oversight of contractor/sub-contractors/service/vendor personnel.
- Expertise in systemization, completions database, development of pre-comm/comm procedures
- Experience pre-commissioning/commissioning large turbines, compressors, electrical and instrument rooms, pumps, piping, steam systems
- Strong leadership skills, experience leading multi-discipline teams
Technical and Business Skills
- Excellent written and oral English skills.
- Strong organisational, planning and coordination skills.
- Strong technical, prioritisation and management skills.
- Good communication, influencing and interface skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs, etc.