Pre - Commissioning Lead

Job Overview:
Responsible for the planning and execution of safe and efficient pre-commissioning activities, and for supporting the Client for the Commissioning, Start-up, and Performance Testing of the facility to achieve the production and performance objectives and contractual objectives. 
Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To lead the pre-commissioning effort, to achieve the Mechanical Completion of the Plant and handover to Client
• The scope comprises the pre-commissioning of the Slag Handling Unit (SLH) and the interfaces between the Wastewater Treatment Plants (WTP) and Utility systems
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the Pre-Commissioning Execution Plan for the project that clearly defines the activities that will be performed by the team in the Home Office and during Site Execution to complete the objectives effectively and efficiently on the project
• Performs a Contract Review and obtains clarifications from the Project Management Team on all potential risks and impacts to the project and/or to the planning, development and execution of commissioning and start-up activities on the project
• Develops the pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and project completion schedules working closely with the project scheduler and supervises its implementation
• Liaise with the WTP and SLH OEMs
• Work collaboratively within the Project team and with Client to maintain positive relationships
• Determines the organizational and workforce requirements to meet the objectives
• Tracks the Commissioning Budget for the Pre-Commissioning work scopes
• Directs the implementation of activities related to the pre-commissioning
• Provide support to the Client for the commissioning, start-up, and operation & maintenance, of the Plant during the project lifecycle
• Participate in the engineering design workshops and review of engineering documentation, as required
• Supervise and participate in the development of the pre-commissioning & commissioning procedures
• Develops with the Project Site Manager the electrical testing and procedures for all electrical systems
• Directs the activities of Sub-Contractor, Supplier Servicemen and Client personnel assigned to work under his supervision until plant acceptance
• Manages the development of the training program for all employees under his supervision and for Client personnel
• Interfaces with all local agencies, as needed, to facilitate all required approvals and in ensuring the smooth and the successful commissioning, start-up, and operation of the facility
• Liaise with the Completion Coordinator for systemization of the facility and validation of the data in the completions database
• Implements procedures to deliver the overall safety of the facility and its personnel
• Provides input to the “lesson learned” database
• Prepares Close Out Report at the completion of the project

Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Preferably possess a BSc degree in either process, mechanical or electrical engineering
• Significant role in at least three (3) major projects in the oil and gas, or Steel industry demonstrating a technical broad knowledge of commissioning and start-up
• Familiarization with operation of Wastewater Treatment Plant and Slag Handling Unit would be beneficial.
• Must have effective communication skills, able to establish confident relationships with discipline managers, technical engineers, and non-engineers
• Must have good presentation skills for meetings with Project Management and Client
• Must have excellent computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor, and other engineering/completions 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 pre-commissioning and commissioning project team
• Proficiency in English, Multi-Language skills a plus
• Valid Driver’s License for Site in Sweden

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