Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician

Kent•Port Arthur, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Kent is seeking a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician for the GPX Greenfield project in Port Arthur, Texas. The role leads and coordinates mechanical commissioning and completion activities within the Commissioning Tiger Team, supporting equipment readiness, safe execution, timely completion, issue resolution, and project completion and start-up milestones. The technician carries out mechanical commissioning work as directed, reporting to the Mechanical Commissioning Area Supervisor for planning and execution management support and communicating with the Mechanical Commissioning Lead for technical support. The position includes mechanical inspections, commissioning and completion documentation, vendor support, equipment and system walkdowns, punch-list preparation, process isolations when instructed, and support for system energization and handover. The employee is expected to maintain safety leadership, follow project and company HSSE requirements, complete assigned work within the project schedule, and demonstrate equipment operability in accordance with engineering design standards. Other reasonable tasks within the employee’s skills and role may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

More than 10 years of relevant mechanical completion, commissioning, and start-up experience, with demonstrated 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, coordination, and commissioning skills for utility and process systems.
Full fluency in English.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Carry out mechanical commissioning execution work as directed.
Perform mechanical inspections on the assigned scope and inspect mechanical and process equipment against project specifications.
Execute mechanical BCS activities and support vendors.
Complete project redlines, check sheets, testing records, and associated ITR paperwork; submit daily records of testing carried out.
Lead by example on personal HSSE and HSE behaviors, communicate safety expectations, attend mandatory HSE and Permit to Work training, and help ensure team members understand and follow safe working practices.
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.
Participate in Tri Party Sub System/System Mechanical Completion Walk Downs and categorize punch-list items.
Support the System Handover Management Process and complete pre-commissioning check sheets.
Prepare as-built mechanical and process documents in accordance with project procedures.
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 scope of the employee’s skills, capabilities, and role, as assigned by a supervisor or management.