Job Description

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Reports to the Commissioning Instrument Superintendent and assist in the execution of a safe and efficient Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up and Performance Testing of the facility to achieve the plant’s production and performance objectives and McDermott’s contractual objectives. Responsible for the execution of the plant instrument pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in accordance with the Commissioning Execution Plan. The facility is a Central Processing Facility in Africa.

Provides first line supervision of the technicians carrying out the instrument / control completion activities in the area under his responsibility.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within the Project team and with Client to maintain positive relationships
• Supervises pre-commissioning activities for instrument equipment including pre-energization checks for instrument equipment within his area of responsibility, and repair and refurbishment of instrument equipment during commissioning and operations as required
• Supervises commissioning activities on instrumented systems and equipment packages for test runs and performance tests within his area of responsibility
• Responsible for executing the Loop Testing program in the area under his responsibility
• Responsible for validation of control philosophies, cause and effects diagrams and interlock logic prior to energization and during start-up
• Support and assists in the functional safety verification activities, including SIL validation, HIPS testing, SIS testing and ESD logic
• Coordinate and verify DCS/PLC/ESD/FGS system logic, including the review and testing of control narratives, interlock functions, shutdown sequences, and cause and effect matrices to ensure proper functionality and compliance with project specifications
• Record the completion of the instrument / control activities and ensure all records are passed to the Systems Completion team for entry into the database
• Participate in walk down inspections, punch listing, clearing and reinstatement activities of instrument systems
• Plan daily activities based on schedule requirements, procedures, and available work fronts
• Coordinate with the E&I Sub-contractor on site for all Pre-commissioning activities
• Ensure the issue of PTW and job safety analysis for instrument commissioning activities in the area under his responsibility
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and suppliers for instrument pre-commissioning, commissioning and repairs procedures for instrument equipment / packages as required
• Work with Vendors and assist in vendor coordination for SAT’s and initial start-up
• Supervises the safe and effective utilization of all materials, equipment and personnel assigned to instrument / control team
• Responsible for quantity and quality of all work performed by the instrument / control team in the area under his responsibility
• Redlining as-built instrument drawings for pre-commissioning and commissioning works in compliance with project procedure
• Complies with company policies, procedures and safe working practices
  

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Preferably possess a diploma in engineering or similar
• Must have a minimal of 5 years’ experience within a contractor organisation as a commissioning instrument supervisor / specialist
• Have pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up experience on at least 3 major EPC projects in the refinery, oil and gas industry
• Experience of Fire & Gas Detection, MMS, LDS, Analyser & Sampling, Tank Gauging and HIPS is preferred
• Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems, Emergency Shutdown Systems, Fire and Gas, and Programmable Logic Controllers is highly desirable
• Experience with large rotating machinery equipment packages such as turbines, pumps and compressors
• Demonstrate a broad technical knowledge of construction and completion activities
• Knowledge of Completions Management System is preferred
• Knowledge of OPERCOM and ICAPS on a large oil & gas project is a plus
• Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers
• Must have good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as a minimum
• Must have strong English communications skills, both oral and written. Second language is a plus
  

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