Commissioning Engineer

Role Overview

Commissioning Engineer at McDermott, reporting to the Commissioning Manager. The role involves applying commissioning knowledge to solve straightforward engineering problems with moderate guidance, analyzing solutions using standard procedures, and building expertise in company processes and customers.

Company Overview

McDermott is a global energy services company with over 100 years of history, operating across more than 54 countries with 30,000+ employees. The company partners across the energy value chain, delivering subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy solutions.

Role Purpose

The Commissioning Engineer supports the Principal Commissioning Engineer and Commissioning Manager in preparing home office deliverables and executing site-based commissioning activities. The role applies technical experience and judgment to resolve commissioning, start-up, and performance testing issues while maintaining collaborative relationships with the project team and client.

Key Responsibilities

Home Office Support

• Report to the Commissioning Manager and provide support to the Principal Commissioning Engineer in preparation of home office deliverables
• Operate and maintain Manuals development
• Support Commissioning and Start-up Spares development
• Support First Fills and Consumables development
• Develop Commissioning and Start-Up Procedures

Site Execution

• Participate in walk-down inspections, punch listing, and testing at site
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrument component issues that arise on project
• Perform Discipline Equipment system checks and tests
• Conduct 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

Team Collaboration & Supervision

• Collaborate within the Project team and with the Client to maintain positive relationships
• Supervise craft personnel required for site pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• 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 a chemical, refinery, or oil and gas process facility
• 3–8 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant
• Good understanding of concepts, principles, and practices in commissioning, completions, and training
• Basic knowledge of other functions such as construction and operations and maintenance
• Preferably 2+ years of previous commissioning and start-up experience in the chemical, refinery, or oil and gas industry
• Ability to apply understanding of the industry to improve effectiveness

Skills & Competencies

• Effective communication of technical solutions and concepts to engineers and non-engineers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Strong 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
• Proficiency in English; multi-language skills a plus

Additional Information

• Willing and able to travel to construction sites on assignments to international sites
• Supervises support personnel within the function group