Senior Commissioning Manager

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Commissioning Manager to join the Commissioning Services business. This position is focused on onshore and offshore project in the Houston, Texas, China Fab Yard, and Offshore Angola for a project term of 36 months. Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

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The Senior Commissioning Manager will have full responsibility to direct and execute commissioning activities and execution plan for a large scale offshore oil and gas production unit (FPSO), and for implementing Wood’s Safety Policies and Procedures throughout the commissioning phases of the project.

Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood's Commissioning Services business works with leaders across renewables and emerging energy sectors.

What We Offer:

- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors

- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs

- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with employee networks giving all employees a voice

- Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure market alignment

- Flexible benefits package adapted to suit your lifestyle

- Commitment to professional development through tailored development plans

- Global connections with leading industry experts shaping our profession

Senior Commissioning Manager will have full responsibility to direct and execute commissioning activities and execution plan for a large-scale offshore oil and gas production unit (FPSO), and for implementing Wood’s Safety Policies and Procedures throughout the commissioning phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

- Responsible for preparing Commissioning philosophy, schedule and procedures during project Detailed Design phase

- Responsible for the commissioning and start-up all systems, completing the commissioning work-scope in a logical and controlled sequence and to the project specifications

- Responsible for day-to-day commissioning activities during all phases of the project. Execute Commissioning Procedures directing a Commissioning Team consisting of commissioning coordinators, leads, technicians, Operations personnel, other contractors, and vendor support personnel

- Support system handover and acceptance from Construction Team and to Operations Team; including system discipline walk downs and punch list generation

- Report to the Project Manager on issues regarding commissioning, start-up schedule and progress

- Interface with client management regarding commissioning and start-up

- Ensure all commissioning resources are being utilized in a cost-effective manner

- Define system priority hand over list from Construction to Commissioning and from Commissioning to Operations

- Will direct or assist in developing Project Manpower Estimates and responsible for the System Commissioning Schedules

- Develop and maintain commissioning budget

- Develop and review commissioning test equipment and material take-offs for onshore and offshore execution

- Develop vendor call-out requirements and schedule for specialized vendor supplied equipment and overall vendor coordination

- Prepare systems for final inspection and hand over to Operations Team after commissioning procedures are complete

- Provide assistance in evaluation and selection of Commissioning Team staff members. Declare and assign roles and responsibilities for Commissioning team members

- Need proficiency in MS Office Applications e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Power Point

- Perform other duties as assigned or requested

At Wood, we welcome talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don't match every statement below but have relevant experience or skills, we encourage you to apply.

Senior Commissioning Manager 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 offshore oil and gas process and topsides facilities (FPSO) is required including: power generation and distribution, control and safety systems, oil and gas separation, turbine driven gas compression, rotating equipment, utility support and lifesaving systems. Candidate will be responsible for the overall safety of the commissioning team and should be familiar with construction and commissioning safety processes including Permit To Work, Lock-Out/ Tag-Out, Company Safety Program and safety audits.

Expected:

- Degree in Engineering or relevant experience Oil and Gas production. Equivalent industry certifications and experience will be considered

- 20+ years of offshore oil and gas platform and FPSO Construction, Commissioning, Start-Up and Operations experience, particularly Commissioning and Start-up experience of large capital projects, multi-discipline deepwater facilities or FPSO

- Employee must be able to see and read reports

- Employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hand and fingers, and reach with hands and arms

- Employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

- Employee must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers. Field Employees must be able to pass an audiometric test

- Employee must be able to safely traverse stairs

- Employee must be able to pass a medical “Fit for Duty” physical and drug screen

- If assigned Offshore, employee must be able to pass HUET/METS

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.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.