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Senior Principal Commissioning Engineer

McDermott International, Ltd

4.3

based on 637 Reviews

15-20 years

Gurgaon / Gurugram

1 vacancy

Senior Principal Commissioning Engineer

McDermott International

posted 3mon ago

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Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Supervision Operations Construction Performance Testing Fabrication Training

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Job Description

The Senior Principal Commissioning Engineer is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that broadly impact the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the Management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Commissioning Engineer is considered a specialist in the field of Commissioning, and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Engineering Function. The Senior Principal Commissioning Engineer impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Commissioning Engineer role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Commissioning challenges.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

Bachelors degree or equivalent in Engineering
20+ years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultant
Requires in-depth understanding of concepts, principles, and practices in commissioning, completions, and training as we'll as basic knowledge of other functions, such as construction and operations & maintenance
Applies understanding of the industry to improve effectiveness, provide guidance, and influence processes and policies
Preferably possess a B.S. or M.S. degree in either chemical or mechanical engineering
Significant role in at least three (3) major projects in the oil and gas or chemical process industry demonstrating technical broad knowledge of commissioning and start-up
Must have effective communication skills, and be able to establish confident relationships with discipline managers, technical engineers, and non-engineers. Presentation skills are required
Must have excellent computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and other engineering software programs
Must have excellent organizational skills and be adaptable to the needs of various discipline groups
Must have the ability to assess and communicate project requirements and expectations in a clearly defined, positive, and productive manner
Capable of leading a commissioning project team
Willing and able to travel to construction sites on assignments to international sites
Proficiency in English, Multi-Language skills a plus

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Responsible for supporting the Commissioning Manager in the planning and 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 Company (MDR) contractual objectives
Work collaboration within the Project team and with the Client to maintain positive relationships
Provide a back-up role to the Commissioning Manager and their absence
Supervise the implementation of the approved management and operational plan for the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of the plant through performance testing and plant acceptance
Define the commissioning team activities based on the agreed project scope of work
Assist in defining the manpower requirements of the home office and Site Commissioning activities
Develop pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and project completion schedules and supervise its implementation
Supervise the implementation of activities related to the pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, operation, and maintenance during the project
Supervise the development of pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up procedures
Participate in the review of engineering documentation during home office activities
Interface with Construction and the Client, as required
Supervise the activities of Sub-Contract, Supplier Servicemen, and Client personnel assigned to work under their supervision until plant acceptance
Participate in the development of the training program for all employees under their supervision and for Client personnel
Interface with all local agencies, as needed, to facilitate all required approvals and ensure the smooth and successful commissioning, start-up, and operation of the facility
Implement procedures to deliver the overall safety of the facility and its personnel
Provide input to the lesson learned database

Reports to:
Project: Project Commissioning Manager
Functional: Function Commissioning Manager
Liaise with: Commissioning Manager, Discipline Lead Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Engineering Managers, Project
Managers, Project Controls, Construction/Fabrication team, Quality, HSSE and Client designated representatives as required
Supervises: Commissioning Engineers, Completions Specialists, Operation & Maintenance specialists, Designers, and support
personnel within the function group

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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5.0

Rating based on 1 Commissioning Engineer review

Anonymous · Production, Manufacturing & Engineering in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Likes

Good management And HR, Supports you to learn new things

Skill development - Excellent

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During salary negotiation they will con you, telling you are the highest salary in the entire company but in reality you are the middle are in lower. Once Joined you will get sad!

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