Senior Process Commissioning Technician

Kent Plc; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent plc seeks a Process Commissioning Technician to be based in Port Arthur, TX, supporting the GPX Greenfield project. You will lead planning and execution of commissioning activities for process and mechanical systems, ensuring readiness and compliance with project specs.

Candidates should have 5+ years of commissioning experience, strong CoW/PTW knowledge, and the ability to interpret P&IDs and docs. On-site role with HSSE compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of commissioning experience with process, piping and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Control of Work (CoW) and Permit to Work (PTW) processes.
• Experience completing pre-commissioning documentation and turnover records.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and equipment datasheets and procedures.
• Strong understanding of safe commissioning practices and system readiness verification.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Process/Mechanical Commissioning Lead Technician and support planning and execution of commissioning activities.
• Perform process and mechanical commissioning per procedures and project specs.
• Conduct equipment inspections, MC walkdowns, and develop punch lists.
• Execute Boundary Condition Sheets, commissioning check sheets, and ITRs.
• Support piping flushing, cleaning, leak testing, isolations and other commissioning tasks.
• Verify readiness of equipment including vessels, piping, valves, pumps and relief devices.
• Support vendor activities, functional testing, energization and startup activities.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation, redlines, turnover packages and daily reports.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with Construction, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams.
• Comply with HSSE, PTW and project safe work practices.
• Identify and report commissioning issues and punch lists to the Commissioning Lead.

Skills

Commissioning experience

CoW/PTW knowledge

Pre-commissioning docs

P&IDs interpretation

Safety and readiness verification

Job description

Kent plc seeks a Process Commissioning Technician to be based in Port Arthur, TX, supporting the GPX Greenfield project. You will lead planning and execution of commissioning activities for process and mechanical systems, ensuring readiness and compliance with project specs.

Candidates should have 5+ years of commissioning experience, strong CoW/PTW knowledge, and the ability to interpret P&IDs and docs. On-site role with HSSE compliance and cross-functional collaboration.