Mechanical Commissioning Coordinator

Wood Group•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wood is recruiting for a Mechanical Commissioning Coordinator to join its Oil & Gas business focusing on the Operations Americas unit. This opportunity will be split in two phases: US based with rotations to Israel. Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required. The role involves supervising and leading the mechanical commissioning team to successful completion and injury-free activities and tasks, including oversight and assignment of mechanical leads and systems.

Requirements

Candidate should 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 upstream/ midstream oil and gas processing facilities is required including: Commissioning and Start-up of process and utility systems
Fluent and expert in reading and interpreting P&ID’s, Piping Isometrics and Production Flow Diagrams
Millwright, piping and workshop knowledge
Gas compression equipment
Rotating equipment
Process flow equipment, gas and oil pipeline systems
Operations and maintenance of production facilities
Leak testing (HeN)
Lube oil flushing, chemical flushing of production systems
Report writing and records maintenance
Permit to Work System
Project management skills; cost, time and project scope
Occupational hazards, standard safety procedures and safe work practices
Proven background, typically 10 years minimum in offshore Oil & Gas Completion and Commissioning activities in a Lead Technician or Engineer’s role.
Proven Supervisory experience in a Commissioning role in mechanical, piping or rotating equipment.
Proficient written and oral English language communication skills.
Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a primary Engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead mechanical commissioning team to a successful completion and injury-free activities and tasks.
Assist the Commissioning Manager in planning development and reporting.
Develop commissioning and start-up procedures for assigned mechanical/process systems.
Provide daily, on-site/in-field leadership, coordination and management of a multi-discipline team of mechanical commissioning leads and technicians.
Interact with Engineering and Operations team for input and draw from past experience and knowledge when developing procedures.
Ensure preparation and approve job cards for Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning activities.
Work with project HSE leadership to develop appropriate Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) for the mechanical commissioning team commissioning activities.
Ensure Technicians work is carried out in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with site procedures and PTW system.
Read, interpret and work from vendor documentation, project drawings, schematic diagrams and equipment manuals.
Identify personnel and equipment resources necessary to perform mechanical commissioning activities for assigned systems.
Addressing Mechanical Commissioning issues and resolving schedule conflicts within the Instrumentation team.
Manage the completion of walk-downs and Punch Lists of offered system/sub-systems.
Attend key mechanical/process equipment factory acceptance tests.
Requisition parts and supplies and maintain spare parts inventory.
Manage mechanical vendor support during the commissioning phase for the assigned systems.
Maintain records and prepare regular and special reports on mechanical and process systems.
Produce and maintain As-built drawings and documentation.
Assist Operations during Offshore Start Up, Provide Operations with technical support throughout Start Up, stabilization and performance testing.
Provide Turnover Coordinator with the required handover documentation, ensuring a smooth handover to Offshore Operations.
Analyze work problems and make corrections, which will facilitate the completion of assignments.
Read, understand and follow Permit to Work procedures.
Proficient with BSEE, ABS and USCG Regulations for Offshore Deepwater Facilities.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct supervision and other departments.
Other duties may be assigned or requested.