Principal Commissioning Engineer

McDermott International, Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Principal Commissioning Engineer to lead onshore and offshore pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for an Offshore wind farm HV (420 kV) GIS substation project, including converter transformers and cooling systems. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and timely handover of documentation.

You will define requirements, schedules, and test programs, supervise subcontractors, mobilize resources, and ensure deliverables meet HSES, quality, cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15 years of experience in oil and gas projects.
• 12 years of experience in commissioning, HV substations.
• Experience in renewable projects and offshore wind farm projects.
• Scheduling knowledge and project controls.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Define the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning requirements and establish procedures, plans and strategies.
• Define the detailed Level 4 schedule for commissioning.
• Define the Commissioning / Performance Test Program.
• Develop and maintain the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Database.
• Supervise the activities of the Commissioning Subcontractor.
• Mobilize manpower and equipment for Pre-commissioning and Commissioning works.
• Manage the Project Pre-commissioning and Commissioning activities.
• Compile the final handover documentation.

Skills

Scheduling

Project leadership

Communication

Ownership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Sciences, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Principal Commissioning Engineer reports to Project commissioning manager and is responsible for the execution & completion of all activities required to hand-over the Facilities to COMPANY. This includes in particular the Precommissioning and Commissioning of the Facilities and the handover of the final Documentation to COMPANY within the targets of HSES, Quality, Cost and Schedule. This position is required to lead the onshore and offshore precommissioning & commissioning activities on an Offshore wind farm HV ( 420 kV) GIS substation project including converter transformers & cooling system, LV, UPS Auxiliary systems.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Define the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning requirements and establish the associated procedures (including testing), plans, strategies to be implemented to satisfy these requirements.
• Define the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning detailed schedule (Level 4)
• Define the Commissioning / Performance Test Program
• Develop and maintain the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Database.
• Supervise the activities of the Commissioning Subcontractor.
• Provide to the Design Engineering Manager any Pre-commissioning and commissioning specific inputs required to be included in the Design of the Facilities.
• Take ownership and manage the Risks and schedule associated to the completion activities.
• Identify and progress external interfaces and link with the Interface Manager.
• Defines the manpower, equipment and consumables requirements for the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning works
• Mobilize the required manpower and equipment for the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning works.
• Manage the Precommissioning and Commissioning Teams across all Project worksites
• Ensure the proper delivery of the consumables required for the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning works
• Manage the Project Pre-commissioning and Commissioning activities.
• Defines the Vendors representative requirements and ensure proper mobilization of Vendors during the Topsides Pre-commissioning and Commissioning works
• Compile the final handover documentation.
• Validate the order of Pre-commissioning and commissioning spare parts.
• Ensure that a Permit to Work policy is in place and implemented.
• Highlight to the commissioning manager any area of concern and work closely with internal stakeholders (FAB, Engg, QC) for internal interfaces.
• Assist the Commissioning Manager during periodic meetings with COMPANY and participate to CONTRACTOR Management reviews.
• Demonstrate visible leadership and commitment to excellent HSES performance. Provide expertise to safety deliverables reviews such as HAZID, SIMOPS, TRA and JSA reviews.

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor of Sciences, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
• 15 years of Experience in Projects in Oil and Gas Contracting business
• 12 years of Experience in Commissioning Business, particularly in HV Electrical substation projects.
• Experience in Renewable projects, EHV Substations, Offshore Wind Farm projects.
• Thorough understanding of the EPCI Project with good knowledge of Engineering and Construction activities
• Scheduling knowledge.
• Excellent commercial and technical acumen.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate capability to take full ownership and be accountable for the success of his role
• Proactively identify concerns and issues ahead of time.
• Knowledge of lessons learned non-compliance reports and root cause analysis reports.
• Extremely strong time management and priority management skills.