Deputy Commissioning Manager

Job Overview:

Responsible for supporting the Commissioning Manager in the 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 McDermott’s contractual objectives. 

Also responsible for the administration of all materials and personnel under the Deputy Manager's supervision, located within the facility to deliver a safe working environment on a Central Processing Facility in Africa.

Knowledge of the OPERCOM and ICAPS on a large oil & gas project is essential.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

•    Work collaboratively within the Project team with contractors, Vendors, and with Client to maintain positive relationships
•    Supervise the updating of Commissioning deliverables on the project
•    Participate in the updating of systemization and system boundary mark-up
•    Participate in project design reviews as assigned by the Commissioning Manager
•    Participate in the updating of commissioning activity schedules for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up
•    Supervise the development of operating manuals
•    Supervise the updating of pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up and operations procedures for utility and process systems
•    Supervise the development of commissioning & start-up spares, subcontracts, consumables, temporary equipment, and vendor services
•    Interface heavily with the completions team, construction, and Client’s personnel regarding all aspects of site commissioning inspections and testing for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities
•    Supervise the assigned commissioning team personnel, subcontractors, and Client’s personnel in the execution of pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities in a safe, efficient, and successful manner
•    Work closely with the Construction Contractor for inspections and accepting the completed systems as deemed ready for commissioning
•    Participate in the Completion Walk downs, punch-list development, and clearing of punch-list items by the Construction Contractor or the subcontractor
•    Participate in the development of the training program for all employees under his supervision and for Client personnel
•    Implement procedures to deliver the overall safety of the Facility and its personnel
•    Interface with all local agencies, as needed, to facilitate all required approvals and ensure the smooth and successful commissioning, start-up, and operation of the Facility
•    Provide input to the “lesson learned” database
•    Mentor younger members of the Site Commissioning Team

Essential Qualifications & Education:

•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent) in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
•    Must have a minimum of 10 years experience on EPC projects in a supervisory position or higher within the commissioning group
•    Must have pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up experience on at least 3 major EPC projects in the Oil & Gas Industry
•    Demonstrates a broad technical knowledge of construction and completion activities
•    Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers
•    Must have strong English communication skills, both oral and written. Second language is a plus
•    Must have excellent computer software skills in MS Office suite as a minimum
•    Must have good Presentation skills for meetings with Project Management and Client
•    Must have effective communication skills, able to establish confident relationships with discipline managers, technical engineers, and non-engineers
•    Must have excellent organizational skills and be adaptable to various needs of various discipline groups
•    Capable of leading a Commissioning project team and deputizing for the Commissioning Manager