Lead Commissioning Engineer

Wood is currently looking for a Lead Commissioning Engineer to join our team in Dubai, UAE to support one of our operating clients.

Contract duration would be 1 year with possible extension based on client requirements.

Responsibilities :

1. Actively participate in all company and project safety initiatives - leadership conversation, heart cards, safety reviews, site visits
2. Ensure all commissioning activities adhere to all applicable site / project safety procedures and practices
3. Ensure a safe Permit to Work and isolation system is in place and adhered to as required (Execute only)
4. Supervise the safe completion of the project commissioning work-scope from Pre-FEED through to Execute as required
5. Supervise and support the project Commissioning Team
6. Understand project end state and value drivers
7. Gather all required data and information
8. Develop relationship with the client to gain a full understanding of the project requirements
9. Develop project commissioning philosophy (testing scope), strategy (how it will be delivered) and execution plan (what is required) documents
10. Review and approve commissioning deliverables - ensure compliance with project standards, specifications and procedures
11. Liaise with the engineering office to ensure that the fabrication drawings are produced in line with commissioning requirements
12. Audit site / project activities on a regular basis to ensure all compliance with project safety, environmental and quality requirements
13. Approve all system / sub-system mechanical completion, pre-commissioning and commissioning sign-off certificates / milestones as required (Execute only)
14. Manage / attend project HAZID's / Risk Assessments
15. Provide commissioning input to the project plans and schedules
16. Monitor and report commissioning progress on a regular basis
17. Provide input into planning process as requested
18. Provide input into budget management and cost control
19. Provide input into audit review

HSSE Responsibilities :

1. Provide positive leadership on HSSE issues within your area of operation and for the members of your work team for which you are responsible
2. Take care of your own health, security and safety whilst at work, ensure your activities do not adversely affect the health, security and safety of others or damage the environment
3. Promote a positive attitude in the workforce and encourage behaviors that protect both people and the environment
4. Co-operate with the company in all matters of health, safety, security and environmental protection and make your contribution to reducing accidents and conserving natural resources
5. Ensure you have been fully briefed on, and have a good understanding of, the task at hand. Always work in accordance with the instructions given and any written HSSE risk assessments / method statements
6. Report any conflict
7. Never deviate from an agreed method of working unless the supervisor or relevant manager has been notified and authorization has been obtained
8. Ensure that you have and use the correct access, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment for the work
9. Never undertake hazardous operations nor operate any items of plant or equipment unless trained and authorized to do so
10. Report to immediate supervisor any defects in plant or equipment or unsafe methods of work and ensure that plant, equipment and premises are left in a safe and secure state and place when unattended. Do not operate any item of plant or equipment that has become defective
11. Report to your immediate supervisor all potential hazards and incidents that have or could have resulted in personal injury or environmental damage
12. Report any work-related personal injury or disease to your immediate supervisor and ensure that an entry is made in the accident book at your place of work
13. If you are asked to undertake a task that you feel is unsafe or for which you feel you do not have the appropriate knowledge or training, stop the task and report to your immediate supervisor
14. If you see an unsafe act or condition, and it is safe to do so, intervene and stop the activity and explain the hazard
15. Organize work to be carried out in accordance with relevant HSSE risk assessments / method statements / work instructions / procedures
16. Monitor personnel under your control to ensure they comply with their individual responsibilities in HSSE matters
17. Give personnel under your control clear instructions about the required methods of work
18. Ensure that all relevant personnel are involved in HSSE risk assessments prior to any work activity commencing and, where appropriate, that method statements are available, understood and that any identified control measures are implemented
19. Where appropriate assess and implement any additional HSSE controls required to address the needs of new employees, young persons, non-native speaking workers, disabled persons, pregnant women etc
20. Monitor that risk assessments / method statements accurately reflect the HSSE hazards present and ensure that any required changes are agreed and implemented in accordance with the arrangements for control of changes to planned methods of work
21. Ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for two-way communication and where appropriate deliver toolbox talks to the work teams
22. Identify HSSE training requirements of personnel under your control and advise appropriate management
23. See that accidents and incidents are reported immediately to the relevant manager
24. Ensure that personal protective clothing and equipment is used where identified as required and is properly maintained and stored
25. Ensure that only authorized persons operate plant and equipment

Qualifications :

1. Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering related background an advantage
2. 15+ years of relevant oil / gas commissioning experience
3. Company mandatory training (Induction, risk awareness etc)
4. Conversant with Project Management Systems
5. PTW Awareness

Knowledge, Skills and Experience :

1. Extensive knowledge of Energy and Materials related HSEQ safe working practices / procedures
2. Ability to demonstrate high level understanding of HSE safe working practices and procedures and their implementation
3. Familiar with national / international Energy and Materials industry legislation, standards and specifications
4. Experienced in attending multidiscipline HAZOP's / Risk assessment reviews
5. Demonstrable experience of implementation, management and audit Permit to Work procedure and Isolation procedures
6. Fully conversant with the completions and commissioning process and interface with construction and operations
7. Recognized Energy and Materials commissioning background
8. Demonstrable experience in similar role, with a proven background of delivery from PreFEED, through FEED and during Execute
9. Experienced in the leadership and management of commissioning personnel / team
10. Experienced in the development and coaching of team members
11. Ability to demonstrate effective and efficient management of processes and personnel
12. Offshore experience in similar role
13. Strong multidiscipline experience in Energy and Materials system commissioning, start-up and operations
14. Experienced in Energy and Materials systems commissioning and testing
15. Familiar with Energy and Materials process equipment, start-up and operation
16. Ability to produce system commissioning strategy documents and review / approve commissioning procedures
17. Able to develop / review and approve design of temporary minor utility systems and supplies
18. Ability to interpret project procedures, standards, specifications and drawings including PFD's / P&ID's / SLD's / C&E's etc
19. Experienced in planning and coordinating system commissioning activities
20. Conversant with completions management software and its functionality
21. Ability to interface and interact with Client Representatives at all levels
22. Ability to manage / maintain budget / schedule requirements
23. Conversant with HR practices / processes
24. Conversant with TRM / Audit process
25. IT literate in all major software packages (Word / Excel / PowerPoint etc)
26. Good organisational and scheduling skills

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