Commissioning Lead (Onshore Landstation)

Job Overview:

• Responsible to support the Commissioning Manager in the planning and execution of a safe and efficient Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up and Performance Testing of the facility to achieve the production and performance objectives and Company (MDR) contractual objectives.
• Develops with the Commissioning Manager and Electrical SME the electrical testing and energization plans and procedures for all electrical systems.
• Work collaboratively within the Project team and with Client to maintain positive relationships.
• Provides a back-up role to the Commissioning Manager and their absence.
• Supervises the implementation of the approved management and operational plan for the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of the plant through performance testing and plant acceptance.
• Defines the commissioning team activities based on the agreed project scope of work.
• Development of pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and project completion schedules and supervises its implementation.
• At Site, liaise with several package subcontractors i.e. Building, HVAC, E&I to oversee the execution of the pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• The project is in the HVDC Market and the position will commence in The Hague office before transferring to Site at Büttel, Germany.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Preferably possess a B.S. degree in either electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• Significant role in at least three (3) major projects in the oil and gas, chemical process or electric power industry demonstrating a technical broad knowledge of commissioning and start-up.
• Preferably have over 5 years’ experience with HV/MV/LV equipment in the oil and gas, chemical process or electric power industry.
• Must have effective communication skills, able to establish confident relationships with discipline managers, technical engineers and non-engineers.
• Must have good presentation skills for meetings with Project Management and Client.
• Must have excellent computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiar with completions software tools.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and be adaptable to the needs of various discipline groups.
• Must have the ability to assess and communicate project requirements and expectations in a clearly defined, positive and productive manner.
• Capable of leading a commissioning project team.
• Willing and able to travel to construction sites and go on assignments to international sites.
• Proficient in English and conversant in German.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develops Safe Work Practice Procedures for all electrical maintenance activities.
• Assists in defining the workforce requirements of the Home office and Site Commissioning activities.
• Supervises the implementation of activities related to the pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, operation and maintenance during the course of the project.
• Supervises and participates in the development of pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up procedures.
• Participates in the review of engineering documentation during Home office activities.
• Interfaces with Construction and the Client, as required.
• Supervises the activities of Sub-Contract, Supplier Servicemen and Client personnel assigned to work under his supervision until plant acceptance.
• Participates in the development of the training program for all employees under his supervision and for Client personnel.
• Interfaces with all local agencies, as needed, to facilitate all required approvals and in ensuring the smooth and the successful commissioning, start-up and operation of the facility.
• Liaise with the Systems Completion Manager for systemization of the facility and validation of the data in the completions database.
• Implements procedures to deliver the overall safety of the facility and its personnel.
• Provides input to the “lesson learned” database.

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