Commissioning Project Manager Sr

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to oversee the commissioning and startup of compressor stations, plants, and pipeline facilities. You will lead a commissioning team, coordinate with operations, engineering, and contractors, and ensure adherence to the Asset Commissioning Process.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in related fields, a high school diploma or GED with a technical degree preferred, and strong organizational and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED and 10 years related commissioning experience in oil/gas facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and safety-first mindset.
• Experience reading engineering prints and schematics, and coordinating multi-discipline teams.
• Oil/gas pipelines, compressor stations, plants, or related assets experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead commissioning for compressor stations, plants, and pipelines.
• Provide on-site leadership to operations, contractors, engineering, and support staff.
• Schedule pre-commissioning meetings and mobilize commissioning teams to sites.
• Track status of commissioning activities and communicate progress to project leaders.
• Monitor the commissioning process against the site plan and adjust resources as needed.
• Assist with FAT testing, AGC/ACP plans, and vendor checklists as required.
• Coordinate outages and approvals with Operations and other functions.

Skills

Commissioning management

Leadership

Project coordination

Scheduling

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

Asset Commissioning Process

FAT testing

Gas handling plans

Vendor checklists

Job description

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.As a Commissioning Project Manager, you will coordinate and carry out commissioning and startup for compressor stations, plants, and other pipeline facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a commissioning team through the commissioning process. You will use your organization, collaboration and communication skills to lead a variety of projects!Responsibilities/Expectations:Assists and works closely with the team by providing on-site leadership to Operations, contractors, engineering, and support staff throughout the commissioning effortsWorks with leaders and peers to implement the Asset Commissioning Process (01 91 11 C1 and C2) and helps coordinate commissioning activitiesWorks with the project team and leader to schedule pre-commissioning meetings, staff commissioning teams, and help mobilize teams to siteCommunicates status of all commissioning activities to project leaders and other partners with guidance from leadershipContinuously monitors the commissioning process against the site plan in order to make any resource adjustments as necessaryAssists with development and execution of FAT testing, software testing, commissioning work plans (ACP), gas handling plans, and vendor checklistsCoordinates work with Operations and other functional groups within the company to schedule all activities, outages and approvals necessary for the team to perform commissioning tasksOther duties as assignedEducation/Years of Experience:Required: High school diploma or GED and a minimum of ten (10) years related experience in operations, construction, or commissioning for oil/gas pipelines, meter stations, plants, or facilitiesPreferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering or vocational school completion in a technical field and a minimum of fifteen (15) years related experience in operations, construction, or commissioning for oil/gas pipelines, meter stations, plants, or facilitiesOther Requirements:Demonstrates outstanding organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priorityProficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other scheduling/supporting software programsTen (10) years of commissioning management experience requiredExperience with constructing and commissioning new oil/gas assetsExcellent teamwork, communications skills and shared ownership practicesOutstanding skills in reading of engineering prints and other technical schematicsPreferred: Prior leadership experiencePreferred: Familiarity with natural gas midstream assetsPreferred: Experience with multiple prime driver and compression equipment packages, end device calibrations, skidded and non-skidded ancillary systems and electrical/controlsShift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:Ability to travel up to 50%#LI-AK1Why Houston?Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.Education Requirements:High School Diploma/GED (Required)Skill Requirements: