Electrical Commissioning Coordinator

Wood PLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood PLC is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Coordinator for its Oil & Gas Operations Americas unit, based in Houston with rotations to Israel. You will lead a multi-discipline team to complete commissioning and start-up activities safely and on schedule.

The role requires 15+ years in oil & gas completion/commissioning, strong English communication, and ability to coordinate with engineers, operations, and construction across sites.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Oil & Gas Completion/Commissioning
• Proficient English communication skills
• Experience interfacing with engineers, vendors and operations

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical commissioning team and oversee safety program
• Develop detailed commissioning/start-up procedures for electrical systems
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams
• Manage job cards, punch lists, and documentation
• Liaise with vendors and contractors to ensure timely completion

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Electrical theory

SCADA tech

PLC logic

Safety awareness

Education

Higher National Certificate in Engineering

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Electrical test equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Wood is recruiting for an Electrical Commissioning Coordinator to join its Oil & Gas business focusing on the Operations Americas unit. This opportunity will be split in two phases: US based with rotations to Israel. "Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required"

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

coordinate and lead electrical commissioning team to a successful completion and injury free activities and tasks. This includes electrical technician and specialty vendor oversight and assignment of systems and tasks.

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB

Keen safety awareness and advocacy; multi-discipline technical team leadership, planning and coordination of work within a simultaneous operations environment, having technical expertise relevant to design and operation of assigned systems and liaising with equipment engineers, equipment vendors, construction personnel and operations team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES CRITICAL SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Be responsible for understanding and executing Woods's Safety Policies and Procedures throughout all phases of the project. Supervise the electrical Lock out Tag out program. Personal safety awareness and team safety awareness are necessary.

• Assist the Commissioning Manager in planning development and reporting
• Developing detailed commissioning and start-up procedures for assigned electrical systems
• Provide daily, on-site/in-field leadership, coordination and management of a multi-discipline team of electrical commissioning leads and technicians
• Interact with Engineering and Operations team for input and draw from past experience and knowledge when developing procedures
• Ensure preparation and approve job cards for Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning activities
• Liaise with Construction/Mechanical Completion groups on a daily basis
• Supervise the Electrical Commissioning Team in meeting scheduled deadlines and ensuring the technical integrity of work carried out
• Control of job card allocation and completion
• Assist Construction with inspection and Punch Lists of installation and vendor packages
• Acceptance of Mechanically complete sub-systems packages
• Manage the completion of walk-downs and Punch Lists of offered system/sub-systems
• Manage electrical vendor support during the commissioning phase for the assigned systems
• Verification of Pre-Commissioning certification
• Updating and forwarding the Punch List per system to the CMS/Database Operator
• Addressing Electrical Commissioning issues and resolving schedule conflicts within the Electrical team
• Ensure all documentation; tools, consumables and equipment are available to perform work scope
• Ensure Technicians work is carried out in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with site procedures and PTW system
• Coordination of Certifying Authority witnessing on site
• Coordination of functional testing of commissioned systems and engaging the Operations Team when and where needed
• Provide Operations with technical support throughout start-up, stabilization and performance testing
• Provide Turnover Coordinator with the required handover documentation, ensuring a smooth handover to Offshore Operations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written
• Coordinate activities with other departments and staff
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct supervision and other departments

Other duties as may be assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate should be a motivated self-starter with complex problem solving ability. Excellent communication skills and team oriented personality required to interface with Construction and Operations Teams.

A detailed working knowledge of upstream/ midstream oil and gas processing facilities is required including:

• Electrical theory, work methods, tools and testing equipment used in the commissioning of Oil/ Gas Facilities
• Telephone, telemetry and SCADA equipment
• Regulations pertaining to electrical and electronic installation, maintenance and repairs
• Electrical Distribution Systems including 480V Motor Control Centers
• Lighting Systems and Distribution Panels
• DC and UPS Power Systems
• Wiring and Troubleshooting abilities
• PLC logic controls
• Experience with Turbine Generator Start up and Commissioning
• Experience with Diesel Engine driven Back up Emergency Generator Sets
• Experience with 480VAC, medium voltage 4160VAC and above switchgear controls
• Report writing and records maintenance
• Permit to work System & LOTO
• Candidate must be able to manage leads and technicians in the coordination of work
• Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures

Education and Experience

Proven background, typically 15 years minimum in Oil & Gas Completion and Commissioning activities in a Lead Technician or Engineer's role. Proven Supervisory experience in a Commissioning role in Electrical position. Proficient written and oral English language communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a primary Engineering discipline

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.