Role Overview:
The South Utilities Commissioning Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the precommissioning and commissioning of the Process / Mechanical systems and equipment within the South Utilities Area. This role focuses on ensuring that all process / mechanical systems are installed, tested, and certified according to design specifications, Contract, procedures, and operational requirements, contributing to the safe and e$icient operation of the Facility.
This position reports to the Project Commissioning Manager.
Responsibilities:
Commissioning Planning
- Develop comprehensive pre-commissioning plans, and procedures for process/ mechanical systems, outlining objectives, and schedules for testing and validation.
- Collaborate with project engineers and other Commissioning disciplines to ensure that the pre-commissioning activities are integrated into the overall project schedule.
- Review Vendors procedures and Sub-contractors Method Statements.
Testing and Verification
- Supervise Vendors and Subcontractor’ testing of process / mechanical systems, including its instrumentation and controls, interfaces, interlocks, loop checks and safety devices.
- Supervise integration tests to ensure that systems operate correctly and safely.
- Drive Mechanical Completion on system and sub-system basis as required by the Project Schedule
Test Procedure Development
- Create and / or review commissioning test procedures (CTPs) for Process / Mechanical systems, ensuring they are detailed and comply with Contract, and industry standards.
- Ensure that test procedures are clear and provide specific instructions for conducting tests safely and efectively
- Determine temporary system requirements to enable pre-commissioning testing
- Prepare schedules for Vendor testing, assistance and support
- Determine plant, equipment, tools and specialist tool requirements for precommissioning
Issue Identification and Troubleshooting
- Identify and troubleshoot issues that arise during the pre-commissioning and commissioning process, working closely with other Site disciplines to implement solutions.
- Document any discrepancies from design specifications in Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and coordinate corrective actions.
Documentation and Reporting
- Prepare or review detailed pre-commissioning reports summarizing testing activities, results, and any issues encountered during the electrical commissioning process.
- Maintain accurate records of all pre-commissioning activities, including test results, inspection reports, punch lists, and compliance documentation.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work collaboratively with the Commissioning Manager, the other Commissioning Leaders, the Subcontractors, Vendors, and other engineers to ensure the efective execution of pre-commissioning tasks.
- Communicate test results and findings to project stakeholders, including Commissioning Manager and clients, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Safety Compliance
- Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations during electrical commissioning activities.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed and that personnel involved in commissioning are trained in relevant safety practices.
- Ensure that RAMS, PTW and LOTO are correctly implemented and act as Approver of the PTW issue by Su-contractors
Final Acceptance and Handover
- Participate in the final acceptance process, ensuring that all systems are fully tested, verified, and certified to meet the acceptance criteria.
- Facilitate the handover of pre-commissioned systems to the operations team, ensuring they receive the necessary documentation.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A degree in engineering or a related field, with substantial experience in Process / Mechanical commissioning.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues efectively.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to detail.
- Efective communication and teamwork skills for collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- A Client oriented approach is mandatory