Senior Commissioning Engineer

Role Overview

Senior Commissioning Engineer at McDermott. The role is based on-site at project locations, with reporting to the Commissioning Manager and functional oversight from the Function Commissioning Manager.

Company Overview

McDermott is a global engineering and construction company serving the energy industry. With more than 100 years of history and over 30,000 employees across 54 countries, the company delivers subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy solutions. McDermott partners across the energy value chain to execute complex projects safely and sustainably.

Role Purpose

The Senior Commissioning Engineer applies in-depth knowledge, experience, and best practices in the Commissioning discipline to solve complex problems independently with minimal guidance. They act as a resource for less experienced colleagues, sharing conceptual and practical expertise to improve commissioning activities across customer, operational, project, and service operations while maintaining compliance with guidelines and policies.

Key Responsibilities

Home Office Support

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

Site Commissioning Activities

• Participate in walk-down inspections, punch listing, and testing activities at project sites.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrument component issues that arise during projects.
• Operate and maintain Manuals development.
• Develop Commissioning and Start-up Spares.
• Develop First Fills and Consumables.
• Develop 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.

Team Leadership and Coordination

• Supervise craft personnel required for site pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Supervise Commissioning Engineers, Completions Specialists, Operation & Maintenance specialists, Designers, and support personnel within the function group.
• Coordinate activities with other engineers in the commissioning team.
• Work collaboratively within the Project team and with the Client to maintain positive relationships.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• 8–15 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, or oil and gas processing facility.
• Preferably 2 or more 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

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in the Commissioning discipline.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to engineers and non-engineers.
• Proficiency in English; multi-language skills a plus.
• Good 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 international assignments.