Job Description

The Start-up & Transition Senior Engineer supports the Start-up & Transition Manager throughout the pre‑handover and post‑handover phases of LNG Train delivery.

Before Handover the role ensures that the EPC Contractor complies with contractual obligations and that the LNG Trains have reached handover readiness.

After Handover the role leads start-up (SU) activities for the company, provides technical expertise, and supports performance testing and early operations of the LNG Trains.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Responsibilities

• Adhere to all HSE policies, compliance rules, confidentiality standards, and operational procedures.
• Provide leadership in implementing health, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Identify HS&E hazards, assess and control risks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Report accidents, incidents, and near-misses according to procedures.
• Support and improve the ISO 14001 environmental management system.
• Attend mandatory HSE training.

Responsibilities Before Handover

• Develop subsystem start-up sequences.
• Participate in preparation and execution (witnessing) of critical commissioning activities.
• Review and comment on the Red Spade Register.
• Verify EPC Contractor compliance with contractual obligations and handover readiness.
• Coordinate multi‑discipline reviews of:
  • Commissioning completion dossiers
  • RFSU dossiers
  • Outstanding RFSU punch lists
  • Key as-built documents (PFDs, P&IDs, ESD logic diagrams, F&G matrix, etc.)
  • Operating manuals (including vendor manuals)
  • Operating and start-up procedures
• Participate in reviewing and developing start-up procedures, including modifications required to align with company standards.
• Develop and validate start-up procedures using the OTS (Operator Training Simulator).
• Participate in RFSU walk-downs with the EPC Contractor.
• Witness ESD/EDP/F&G cause-and-effect testing.
• Define the vendor mobilization plan for the post-handover period.

Responsibilities After Handover

• Lead LNG Train start-up activities in close collaboration with Production teams.
• Participate in daily SIMOPS meetings with Contractor/Company teams.
• Revise vendor mobilization plans based on start-up findings.
• Ensure the EPC Contractor mobilizes vendors according to the approved plan.
• Ensure accurate vendor reporting (daily reports, diagnostics, recommendations).
• Assist in the execution of performance tests and review final reports issued by the EPC Contractor.
• Recommend updates to operational procedures and process improvements based on plant performance.
• Support operations personnel in troubleshooting technical issues and in capital project engineering for plant modifications.
• Assist with planning short-duration shutdowns triggered by major technical issues.
• Support preparation of warranty claims by providing technical input.

Qualifications

Technical Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of LNG processes and start-up operations.
• Strong understanding of HSE and environmental management systems.
• Excellent knowledge of the permit-to-work (PTW) system used in the oil & gas sector.
• Proficiency with common computer applications (Windows, Office).
• Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Applied Science, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in start-up and operations of LNG production plants (not LNG terminals).

Additional Information

• Starting date : September 2026
• Duration : 2 years in Milan (resident), then 2 years in Mozambique in rotation