Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician

Kent•Port Arthur, TX

10h

About The Position

Kent is hiring a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician to be based in Port Arthur, Texas, supporting the GPX Greenfield project. The role leads and coordinates mechanical commissioning and completion activities within the Commissioning Tiger Team, with a focus on equipment readiness, safe execution, timely completion, issue resolution, and achievement of project completion and start-up milestones. The technician carries out mechanical commissioning work as directed, coordinates with mechanical commissioning leadership and area supervision, performs inspections and system line walks, executes mechanical BCS activities, supports vendors, completes check sheets and project redlines, and contributes to system handover and pre-commissioning processes. The role requires strong attention to HSSE requirements, project specifications, engineering design standards, equipment operability, and project schedules. Travel is required according to project requirements; relocation is not required.

Requirements

More than 10 years of relevant mechanical completion, commissioning, and start-up experience on mechanical systems, with an understanding of the commissioning process.
Proven commissioning experience with mechanical rotating equipment, including gas engines, DGS systems, HVAC, and auxiliary equipment.
Knowledge of Control of Work and Permit to Work processes during execution.
Strong leadership, troubleshooting, planning, and coordination skills, including commissioning of utility and process systems.
Experience with System Handover Management Process pre-commissioning check-sheet completion.
Full fluency in English.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Report to the Mechanical Commissioning Area Supervisor for planning and execution management support.
Carry out mechanical commissioning execution work as directed and communicate with the Mechanical Commissioning Lead for technical support.
Carry out mechanical inspections and execute mechanical BCS activities while supporting vendors.
Complete project redlines, check sheets, and daily records of testing carried out.
Demonstrate personal HSSE leadership, communicate and maintain safety expectations, and ensure team members understand and follow safe working practices.
Attend mandatory training specified in the HSE and Permit to Work training schedule.
Carry out mechanical completion line walks of mechanical and process systems and compile punch lists in accordance with project specifications.
Carry out line walks and apply process isolations when instructed.
Understand and support vessel inspections, alignments, PSV work, flushing, and inspections.
Assist discipline engineers in compiling Livening Up Notices for subsystem or system energization.
Inspect mechanical and process equipment in accordance with project specifications and complete associated ITR paperwork.
Participate in Tri Party Sub System/System Mechanical Completion Walk downs and punch-list item categorization.
Complete System Handover Management Process pre-commissioning check sheets.
Prepare as-built mechanical and process documents in accordance with project procedure.
Maintain the project's commitment to safety and observe applicable company, client, and host-country HSSEQ rules.
Complete assigned work within the defined project schedule, achieve engineering design standards, and satisfactorily demonstrate equipment operability.
Perform other reasonable ad-hoc tasks within the employee's skills, capabilities, and role as directed by a supervisor or management.