Pre Comm Mechanical Superintendent

Airswift; Nanterre; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Airswift is seeking a Pre Comm Mechanical Superintendent in Nanterre, France, to lead mechanical commissioning activities for a world-class LNG EPC project. This role requires strong leadership and a minimum of 10 years’ experience with mechanical pre-commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in large rotating machinery and excellent English communication skills. You will ensure that all activities align with project quality standards, budget, and schedule while promoting a culture of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Proven experience with large rotating machinery (compressors, pumps, turbines).
• Solid understanding of commissioning sequencing and start-up methodologies.

Responsabilités

• Plan, organize and manage mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture.
• Mobilize and manage commissioning teams.

Connaissances

Leadership capabilities

Mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning

Experience with large rotating machinery

Fluent English (written and spoken)

Excellent communication skills

Formation

Engineering degree (Master's preferred)

Outils

MS Office

Power BI

Completion Management Systems (e.g., EasyPlant)

Description du poste

Pre Comm Mechanical Superintendent

Job Type: Contract, Duration: 1 year (possibility to extend until 2029), Location: Paris (possible transition to Ruwais, UAE).

Join our team as a PCCSU Pre Commissioning Mechanical Superintendent, where you will play a critical leadership role supporting the Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Start‑Up (PCCSU) activities of a world‑class LNG EPC project.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage the execution of mechanical pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up activities, ensuring alignment with project requirements, quality standards, budget and schedule.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture across all mechanical commissioning activities.
• Assess project risks and proactively report technical findings or potential safety concerns to project leadership.
• Mobilize and manage commissioning teams, including supervision of subcontractors and specialized service providers (e.g. lube oil flushing, tightening tests).
• Develop and execute detailed mechanical commissioning work scopes and procedures.
• Review and support Vendor FAT and SAT activities, attending FATs when required.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, method statements, manuals, technical instructions and Operation Test Procedures (OTPs).
• Develop and manage pre‑commissioning and commissioning schedules (Level3 &4) in close coordination with the planning team and vendor representatives.
• Ensure availability of all temporary equipment, tools, consumables and spare parts required for mechanical PCCSU activities.
• Coordinate closely with other disciplines and packages (ICSS, telecom, utilities, vendors, construction and engineering teams) to ensure commissioning requirements are incorporated into design and execution.
• Lead the transition from Area‑based completion to System‑based completion, in close cooperation with Completion & Handover teams.
• Witness mechanical pre‑commissioning activities performed by construction subcontractors to ensure smooth mechanical completion and handover.
• Manage all mechanical interfaces during pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up phases.
• Ensure accurate red‑line and as‑commissioned documentation is produced and handed over.
• Monitor progress against plan, implementing corrective actions where required to protect key contractual milestones, including RFSU (Ready for Start‑Up).
• Provide technical support during start‑up, particularly for large rotating equipment and LNG train start‑ups.
• Support training activities for operations and maintenance teams and assist with final handover of the plant to the client.

Requirements

• Engineering degree (Master’s degree preferred) with strong leadership capabilities.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in mechanical pre‑commissioning and commissioning, with a strong focus on rotating equipment.
• Proven experience with large rotating machinery (compressors, pumps, turbines, etc.).
• Previous experience on LNG, gas processing, refinery or large EPC projects is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of system completion, commissioning sequencing and start‑up methodologies.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in relevant tools and systems including MS Office, Power BI, Bluebeam/PDF tools, 3D model tools and Completion Management Systems (e.g. EasyPlant or equivalent).
• Practical, well‑organized professional with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Prior site experience with a strong awareness of HSE risks, SIMOPS constraints and execution challenges.
• Willingness to work across Home Office and Site environments for the full duration of the project.