Wood is currently recruiting for an Instrumentation & Controls Commissioning Lead with experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably offshore major capital projects. The position will have a domestic assignment and an international assignment (S.Korea/ Israel).
US Only- "Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required"
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Supervise and lead instrumentation commissioning team to a successful completion and injury free activities and tasks. This includes electrical supervisors oversight and assignment of systems.
KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB: Keen safety awareness and advocacy; multi-discipline technical team leadership, planning and coordination of work within a simultaneous operations environment, having technical expertise relevant to design and operation of assigned systems and liaising with equipment engineers, equipment vendors, construction personnel and operations team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES
CRITICAL SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: Be responsible for understanding and executing Woods's Safety Policies and Procedures throughout all phases of the project. Personal safety awareness and team safety awareness are necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Commissioning Manager in planning development and reporting.
Developing detailed commissioning and start-up procedures for assigned instrumentation systems.
Provide daily, on-site/in-field leadership, coordination and management of a multi-discipline team of electrical commissioning leads and technicians.
Interact with Engineering and Operations team for input and draw from past experience and knowledge when developing procedures.
Ensure preparation and approve job cards for Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning activities.
Liaise with Construction/Mechanical Completion groups on a daily basis.
Supervise the Instrument Commissioning Team in meeting scheduled deadlines and ensuring the technical integrity of work carried out.
Control of job card allocation and completion.
Assist Construction with inspection and Punch Lists of installation and vendor packages.
Acceptance of Mechanically complete sub-systems packages.
Manage the completion of walk-downs and Punch Lists of offered system/sub-systems.
Manage instrumentation/automation vendor support during the commissioning phase for the assigned systems.
Verification of Pre-Commissioning certification.
Updating and forwarding the Punch List per system to the CMS/Database Operator
Addressing Instrumentation Commissioning issues and resolving schedule conflicts within the Instrumentation team.
Ensure all documentation; tools, consumables and equipment are available to perform work scope.
Ensure Technicians work is carried out in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with site procedures and PTW system.
Coordination of Certifying Authority witnessing on site.
Coordination of functional testing of commissioned systems and engaging the Operations Team when and where needed.
Provide Operations with technical support throughout start-up, stabilization and performance testing.
Provide Turnover Coordinator with the required handover documentation, ensuring a smooth handover to Operations
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct supervision and other departments.
Proficient with BSEE, ABS and USCG Regulations for Offshore Deepwater Facilities.
Other duties as may be assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate 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 onshore/ offshore Oil & Gas facilities is required including:
Instrument/Electrical theory, work methods, tools and testing equipment used in the commissioning of Oil/Gas Facilities
Electronic Transmitters
Valve Positioners
DC Power Systems
Analog and Discrete Signals
Pneumatic Systems
Hart Protocol
Proficient in Control Logic Schemes
Experience with various PLC, DCS, and Fire & Gas control systems
PLC logic controls
Process Automation
Report writing and records maintenance.
Permit to work System
Cause and Effect logic relationships of equipment
Candidate must be able to manage instrument techs in the coordination of work.
Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
Education and Experience:
Proven background, typically 10 years minimum in onshore Oil & Gas Completion and Commissioning activities in a Lead Technician or Engineer's role, preferably with oil & gas, field, offshore construction, and commissioning industries. Proven Supervisory experience in a Commissioning role in Instrumentation, control systems, DCS, ESD, and F&G systems. Proficient written and oral English language communication skills.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a primary Engineering discipline.
