Commissioning & Start-up Manager

About Us

At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company; we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With over 65 years of experience and 15,000+ talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges. We believe in the power of collaboration, diversity, and an inclusive culture where your well-being is a top priority. 

Join us on a one-of-a-kind journey where you can take pride in Being Part of the Solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities.  If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low-carbon future, then this could be the job for you.  We are currently seeking a Commissiong & Start-up (CSU) Manager to join our team based in Houston, TX.

About the Job

Technip Energies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commissioning and Start-Up (CSU) Manager to lead and oversee the commissioning, pre-commissioning, and start-up activities for large-scale energy, oil and gas, or industrial projects. The CSU Manager will be responsible for ensuring the seamless transition from construction to operations, delivering systems that meet safety, quality, and performance standards. Ensuring appropriate implementation and execution of pre-commissioning, commissioning and project handover for all disciplines in the area.

Key Responsibilities :

•  Oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities, including system handover, mechanical completion, functional testing, and performance validation.
• Ensure that all systems and equipment are tested, commissioned, and started up in compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Review and approve commissioning procedures, checklists, and documentation, including P&IDs, isometric drawings, and engineering deliverables.
• Monitor and optimize plant performance, costs, and consumables during the start-up phase.
• Organizes daily activities with Pre-commissioning team, assigning duty and responsibility on single equipment or total systems to be inspected and tested 
• Define the CSU sequences in coordination with construction and planning teams 
• Coordinates PC&C engineers assigned to the project in the preparation of Operating and Maintenance Manuels on all deliverables included in the Contractual Scope of Work.   
• Implements and improves methods to enable detailed evaluation of throughput performance and cost optimization to meet project target.
• Develop the overall Commissioning and Startup logic to ensure a smooth turnover of all the systems from Mechanical Completion (MC) to Ready for Startup (RFSU).

Requirements and Skills:

• Review & comment PFDs, P&IDs and discipline drawings to provide commissioning and start-up inputs & technical requirements,
• Define Systems and subsystems mark-up on PFD and P&ID.
• Ensures the implementation of the Completions Database Software, Philosophy and Team to facilitate Project Completion.
• Ensures that Commissioning, Startup and Two-Year Spares are adequate, acquired, received and inventoried ready for use.
• Determine the work prioritization and ensure that operability and maintainability aspects of the Complex are addressed at all phases and areas of the Complex (utilities, process, offsites, etc.).
• Ensures that systems and subsystems necessary to facilitate and expedite timely PC&C activities are identified and utilized.
• Responsibilities include the generation of PC&C Procedures, Operations and Maintenance Procedures. 

At site CSU Manager will manage the Commissioning and Startup Team in the Completion and Turnover of the Project to Company

• Has signatory authority/responsibility for any work permits at site on behalf of the Contractor. 
• Responsible for the PC&C work executed in the field as per the approved PC&C procedures.
• Ensures that the Training Plan is prepared and ready to complement the Company Training Plan and Objectives.
• Conducts the necessary Training Audits to ensure Company Operations and Maintenance Personnel are ready for Startup.
• Coordinates and monitors the selection, training and performance appraisal of manpower.
• Establishes and maintains effective operating shifts to ensure smooth running and efficient team operation.
• Closely monitors process performances and economics, initiating changes where necessary. Optimizes costs, chemicals and consumables.
• Liaises with the Company Commissioning Coordinator during the Engineering, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning Phases.

About You

 We’d love to hear from you if your profile meets the following essential requirements:

• Good communication skills, interfacing with clients and contractors
• Support the client on unit optimization, commissioning and startup
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in (Chemical or Mechanical or Electrical or I&E) Engineering and/or Operational experience:
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in project/field services, preferably in Oil & Gas industry.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in plant operation.
• At least 10 to 15 years’ experience in plant operations or startup experience.
• Experience in Completions Database Management systems (i.e., EasyPlant, Zenator, ICAPS, WinPCS, etc.),
• An understanding of applicable project standards that define the commissioning, completion and startup of industrial plants.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS PowerPoint

Desirable:

• Process technical and practical troubleshooting skills.
• Degree in a discipline relevant to the management of commissioning and completions aspects of the Modules Site work scope.
• Fabrication yard experience.
• Document management system experience (i.e., Documentum, EDMS).

What’s Next?

Once receiving your system application, the Recruiting Team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements.  We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications within a reasonable timeframe.  Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.

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It is the policy of Technip Energies to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law at the Technip Energies location to which this application is submitted. In Addition, as a Federal Government contractor, Technip Energies is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources Department.