Commissioning & Start Up Manager (M/F)

Technip Energies; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Technip Energies is seeking a Senior Commissioning & Start Up Manager to join the commissioning team in the Nanterre/La Défense area, France. The role leads safe execution, strategy development, team building, and subcontracting for home office and on-site work.

We expect 10–15 years in oil & gas, a Process Engineering degree, and strong leadership to drive project milestones from proposal through client handover while maintaining HSSE compliance.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of onshore/offshore oil & gas experience in a similar role.
• Degree in Process Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Fluency in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe execution of Commissioning and Start-up scope (home office prep and site execution) per HSSE rules.
• Develop and manage PC&C&SU strategy, schedule, budget and risk registers through proposal to Client handover/Provisional Acceptance.
• Build the manning, organization charts and subcontracting strategy for home office and site execution.
• Build and recruit the team: identify and mobilize commissioning and operations personnel; interviews and subcontractor selection.
• Define and customize PTW system to ensure safe control during Commissioning and Start-up (incl. SIMOPS, LOTO, override management).
• Coordinate write-ups and approvals for all PC&C&SU deliverables (procedures, drawings, method statements, studies).
• Ensure PC&C&SU requirements are considered by engineering, Process, procurement, Subcontract and contract teams.
• Support and provide input to Contracts, Schedule and Cost teams regarding PC&C&SU budget and costs.
• Support subcontracting team to prepare SOWs and execute commissioning activities on site.
• Execute the scope with safety, planning and budget in mind.
• Assist completion team with database population, ITR definition and inspections coordination with client.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports; close-out reports with construction teams.

Skills

Oil & Gas experience

Project management

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Process Engineering Degree

Job description

Job Description

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

Job Description

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

We are currently seeking a Senior Commissioning & Start Up Manager, reporting directly to Head of Commissioning to join our Commissioning team based in Nanterre/La Défense (France).

About us

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 18,000 employees across 35 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the mission we offer you

• Manage safe execution of Commissioning and Start-up scope of work (Home office preparation and site execution) in respect of Project HSSE rules.
• Develop and Manage PC&C&SU strategy, schedule, Budget and Risk registers during proposal and Execution phases, until Client handover / Provisional Acceptance.
• Build the manning, organization charts and subcontracting strategy required to execute the scope of work (Home office and Site)
• Build and recruit the team: Identify and mobilize the commissioning and operations team. Perform interviews and specialized subcontractor selection.
• Safety: Define and customize PTW system to ensure efficient control in place during Commissioning and Start-up phase (including SIMOPS, LOTO, Override management).
• Develop and coordinate write up, review and approval by Company for all PC&C&SU deliverables (General procedures, Systemization drawings, PCOM method statements, COM and Start-up procedures, technical studies for various CSU disciplines).
• Develop and ensure that PC&C&SU requirements are considered by engineering, Process, procurement, Subcontract and contract.
• Support and provide input to Contract, schedule and cost team with regards to PC&C&SU budget and costs.
• Support and provide input to subcontracting team to prepare SOW and execute subcontracted activities and Commissioning assistance required on site.
• Execute the scope of work in respect of safety, planning and budget defined.
• Support completion team with regards to database population, ITR definition and inspections coordination with client.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports of activities.
• Prepare with construction team the close out report for PC&C section.
• Regular feedback during site execution to operating center PC&C head of department.
• Perform “Cold Eye Review” on other projects to provide feedbacks and recommendations related to Commissioning, Start-up and Operations scopes.

About you

We would love to hear from you and how you match this position.

Requirements

• Practical-minded with excellent organization/ leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Must have previous experience (10-15 years) on Onshore or offshore Oil & Gas Industry in a similar position and segment.
• Must have a recognized technical qualification (Process Engineering Degree) for the Position.
• Have confirmed experience and knowledge to carry out efficiently and safely commissioning, start-up and interim operations activities.
• Mandatory English, French a nice-to-have.

Your career with us

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, Graduate Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development.

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