Mechanical Commissioning Technician

Wood Group•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wood is recruiting for a Mechanical Commissioning Technician 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. US Only- Authorization to work permanently in the US without sponsorship required. This is a specialized working level for the mechanical commissioning function. Incumbents perform the full range of mechanical duties to satisfactorily complete the commissioning of equipment and facilities.

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
Occupational hazards, standard safety procedures and safe work practices
Proven background, a combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Typically, 5 years of responsible experience in commissioning a variety of mechanical commissioning of oil and gas facilities, or in production process equipment operation and maintenance.
Relevant Mechanical Technician certificates are required and/or Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a primary Engineering discipline

Responsibilities

Be responsible for understanding and executing Woods’s Safety Policies and Procedures throughout all phases of the project.
Personal safety awareness and team safety awareness are necessary.
Walking down systems using P&ID’s, Piping Isometrics, and PFD’s for guidance
Write quality punch lists with accurate descriptions that will assist with location
Perform maintenance and repair work as instructed with limited supervision
Ensure equipment is fit for purpose and is tested in accordance with standards and procedures
Follow detailed commissioning procedures to dynamically test equipment and systems
Remove flanges, pipe work, etc. as needed for testing
Acceptance of Mechanically Complete Sub system packages from Construction
Punch List management and responsibility of offered Sub systems / Systems
Work with vendors on turbines, pumps and compressors
Possess adequate knowledge of Production and Utility Systems
Follow and complete proper flushing procedures.
Maintain equipment records and parts inventory
Coordinate activities with other departments and staff
Establish positive working relationships with immediate supervision and personnel from other departments
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
Be able to follow oral and written instructions
Read, understand and follow Permit to Work procedures