Deputy Commissioning Manager

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Commissioning Manager to oversee pre-commissioning and startup activities for a major greenfield LNG project. This role involves providing day-to-day direction to technical teams, ensuring the successful execution of startup operations, and collaborating with project management to align engineering and construction efforts. The ideal candidate will possess extensive technical knowledge of plant operations and significant leadership experience on capital projects. Join a diverse and innovative team dedicated to making a positive impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Requires 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
• LNG plant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Coordinate with project management and client activities.
• Prepare operations manuals and manage staffing needs.

Skills

Technical knowledge of startup and plant operations

Knowledge of engineering systems and calculations

Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards

Experience managing craft supervision

Leadership experience on major capital projects

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

The Deputy Commissioning Manager is responsible for managing and supervising all pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup and initial operations activities for their respective area on a major greenfield LNG project. The Deputy Commissioning Manager provides day-to-day direction to the Pre-commissioning, Technical and Process Safety Managers, and is therefore responsible for supporting the planning and execution of the overall CSU program.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities:

• PSUM Tier I - most applicable to Deputy PSUMs on medium projects, Area Leads on Mega-projects and PSUMs on projects (<$250m) or stretch assign on a mega-project of moderate complexity and few stakeholders involved. Commonly applicable to PSUMs on PM Services contracts on large projects where the role may entail having three or fewer direct reports.
• Responsible for the startup and/or operations activities on one or more major projects, designated portions of a very large or complex project, or multiple smaller projects as assigned.
• Plans and at times directs startup engineering assignments and as directed, performs performance reviews for assigned personnel.
• Assists, as directed, in the preparation of project proposals.
• Coordinates with project management, the startup related engineering, construction, and client activities as an office assignment or during startup, operations, maintenance or testing at the jobsite.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of operations manuals.
• Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate supervisors or startup engineers assigned to projects or tasks within area of responsibility.
• Estimates staffing needs and schedules and assigns work to meet schedule dates.
• Conducts execution planning for project scope through plans, procedures, schedules, and budgets.
• Manages progress reporting framework for the project (startup/ops scope), and reviews on an ongoing basis with team, taking proactive course corrections as necessary.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive technical knowledge of startup and plant operations within a type of industry. LNG plant experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of both engineering and startup methods, and knowledge of application of computers to engineering problems.
• Broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing.
• Extensive knowledge of administrative practices including cost and scheduling.
• Experience managing craft, and craft supervision directly for the execution of CSU activities.
• Previous experience on a major capital project in a leadership role.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong - where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]