Commissioning Manager

Wood Group • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Wood is recruiting for a Commissioning Manager for Onshore - Advance Manufacturing to join its Oil & Gas business focusing on the Operations Americas unit. This opportunity is onsite. The Commissioning Manager for Onshore - Advance Manufacturing will be a motivated self-starter with complex problem-solving ability. Excellent communication skills and team-oriented personality required to interface with Construction and Operations Teams. A detailed working knowledge of manufacturing processes and facilities, onshore oil and gas process, chemical plants and refinery processes is required including: power generation and distribution, control and safety systems, compression, rotating equipment, utility support and lifesaving systems. Candidate will be responsible for the overall safety of the commissioning team and should be familiar with construction and commissioning safety processes including Permit To Work, Lock-Out/ Tag-Out, SIMOPS, Company Safety Program and safety audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma or equivalent in Engineering or relevant experience in Advanced Manufacturing, Power Distribution/High voltage systems, Oil and Gas production/Energy or Chemical Process Facilities.
• Equivalent industry certifications and experience will be considered.
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Proven knowledge of manufacturing, production process, Inlet Facilities, Acid Gas Removal Dehydration, Compression and Liquefaction, Gas/LNG production systems, renewable, and Oil & Gas/ Energy sector.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in O&G industry, with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in advanced manufacturing.
• Managerial/Supervisory experience in commissioning and start-up
• Experience with CMMS tools
• Understanding of mechanical and/or instrumental maintenance disciplines
• Operations/Maintenance knowledge on safety protection systems, plants and process safety management systems

Nice To Haves

• 15+ Years Advanced Manufacturing, O&G, chemical/refinery process facilities project experience with Construction, Commissioning, Start-Up and Operations experience, particularly Commissioning and Start-up experience of large capital projects, multi-discipline scopes for different types of facilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing Commissioning philosophy, schedule and procedures during project Detailed Design phase
• Responsible for the commissioning and start-up all systems, completing the commissioning work-scope in a logical and controlled sequence and to the project specifications
• Responsible for day-to-day commissioning activities during all phases of the project.
• Execute Commissioning Procedures directing a Commissioning Team consisting of commissioning coordinators, leads, technicians, Operations personnel, other contractors, and vendor support personnel
• Support system handover and acceptance from Construction Team and to Operations Team; including system discipline walk downs and punch list generation
• Report to the Project Manager/Client on issues regarding commissioning, start-up schedule and progress
• Interface with client management regarding commissioning and start-up
• Ensure all commissioning resources are being utilized in a cost-effective manner
• Define system priority hand over list from Construction to Commissioning and from Commissioning to Operations
• Will direct or assist in developing Project Manpower Estimates and System Commissioning Schedules
• Develop and maintain commissioning budget
• Develop and review commissioning test equipment and material take-offs for project execution
• Develop vendor call-out requirements and schedule for specialized vendor supplied equipment and overall vendor coordination
• Support Completions/Handover Lead in preparing systems for final inspection and hand over to Operations Team after commissioning procedures are complete
• Provide assistance in evaluation and selection of Commissioning Team staff members.
• Declare and assign roles and responsibilities for Commissioning team members
• Need proficiency in MS Office Applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Power Point)
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering onsite working
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree