Commissioning Engineer

Role Overview

Commissioning Engineer at McDermott, reporting to the Commissioning Manager. The role is based on-site and in the home office, supporting commissioning activities across oil and gas, chemical, and refinery projects.

Company Overview

McDermott is a global engineering and construction company operating across the energy value chain for over 100 years. The company employs more than 30,000 professionals across 54 countries, delivering subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy solutions.

Role Purpose

The Commissioning Engineer applies conceptual knowledge of commissioning engineering to solve straightforward commissioning problems with moderate guidance from colleagues and leadership. The role involves analyzing solutions using standard procedures, building knowledge of company processes and customers, and understanding critical business drivers to support project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Home Office Support

• Report to the Commissioning Manager and provide support to the Principal Commissioning Engineer in the preparation of home office deliverables.

Site Activities

• Participate in walk-down inspections, punch listing, and testing at project sites.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrument component issues that arise during execution.
• Supervise craft personnel required for site pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Commissioning Deliverables

• Operate and maintain manuals development.
• Support commissioning and start-up spares development.
• Support first fills and consumables development.
• Support commissioning and start-up procedures.
• Perform discipline equipment system checks and tests.
• Execute function testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems.
• Participate in commissioning, start-up, and performance testing activities.
• Resolve operational and maintenance issues during commissioning, start-up, and performance tests.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Collaborate within the project team and with the client to maintain positive relationships.
• Coordinate activities with other engineers in the commissioning team.
• Liaise with commissioning manager, discipline lead engineers, project engineers, and construction/fabrication team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, or oil and gas process facility.
• Preferred: 2+ years of previous commissioning and start-up experience in the chemical, refinery, or oil and gas industry.
• Good understanding of concepts, principles, and practices in commissioning, completions, and training.
• Basic knowledge of other functions such as construction and operations and maintenance.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in English; multi-language skills a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to both engineers and non-engineers.
• Strong computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Good organizational skills and adaptability to the needs of various discipline groups.
• Ability to assess and communicate project requirements and expectations in a clearly defined, positive, and productive manner.
• Apply understanding of the industry to improve effectiveness.

Additional Information

• Willing and able to travel to construction sites on assignments to international sites.