Lead Process Commissioning Technician

Kent•Port Arthur, CA

21h

About The Position

Kent is seeking a Lead Process Commissioning Technician to support the GPX Greenfield project in Port Arthur, Texas. The role leads and coordinates process and piping completion, commissioning, and start-up activities within the Commissioning Tiger Team, helping ensure systems are mechanically complete, tested, safe, and ready for operation in accordance with project requirements and schedules. The technician reports to the Process/Mechanical Commissioning Lead Technician and supports commissioning planning and execution. The position involves conducting equipment inspections and Mechanical Completion walkdowns; preparing punch lists; completing commissioning records and check sheets; supporting piping flushing, cleaning, leak testing, process isolations, vendor activities, functional testing, and system energization; and verifying process equipment readiness. The technician also maintains commissioning documentation, coordinates work with project teams, follows HSSE and Permit to Work requirements, and reports issues and deficiencies to the Commissioning Lead. Other reasonable tasks may be assigned as needed within the scope of the employee’s role, skills, and capabilities. The role is based in Port Arthur, TX. Travel is required as dictated by project requirements. Relocation is not required. The experience level specified is 10+ years.

Requirements

At least 10 years of commissioning experience with process, piping, and mechanical systems.
Knowledge and practical experience with Control of Work (COW) and Permit to Work (PTW) processes.
Experience completing pre-commissioning documentation, including System Handover Management Process check sheets and turnover records.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, equipment datasheets, commissioning procedures, and technical documentation.
Strong understanding of safe commissioning practices, equipment testing, and system readiness verification.
Full fluency in English.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Must observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of the company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate process and piping completion, commissioning, and start-up activities.
Support the planning and execution of commissioning activities, reporting to the Process/Mechanical Commissioning Lead Technician.
Perform process and mechanical commissioning in accordance with approved procedures and project specifications.
Conduct equipment inspections and Mechanical Completion walkdowns, and develop punch lists.
Execute Boundary Condition Sheets (BCS), commissioning check sheets, and Inspection Test Records (ITRs).
Support piping flushing, cleaning, leak testing, process isolations, and other commissioning activities.
Verify readiness of process equipment, including vessels, piping, valves, pumps, and pressure relief devices.
Support vendor activities, functional testing, and system energization.
Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation, redlines, turnover packages, and daily reports.
Coordinate commissioning activities with Construction, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams.
Comply with HSSE requirements, Permit to Work (PTW), and project safe work practices.
Identify and report commissioning issues, deficiencies, and punch list items to the Commissioning Lead.
Complete assigned work safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project quality standards.
Perform other reasonable ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by a supervisor or management.