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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of relevant mechanical completion and commissioning experience, including startup and commissioning of mechanical systems, with an understanding of the commissioning process.
  • Experience commissioning mechanical rotating equipment, including gas engines, DGS systems, HVAC, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Knowledge of Control of Work and Permit to Work processes during execution.
  • Strong leadership, troubleshooting, planning, and coordination skills, including commissioning utility and process systems.
  • Ability to complete System Handover Management Process pre-commissioning check sheets.
  • Full fluency in English is required.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Must observe the health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality rules of the company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate mechanical commissioning and completion activities within the Commissioning Tiger Team to ensure equipment readiness, safe execution, timely completion, and resolution of outstanding issues in support of project completion and startup milestones.
  • Report to the Mechanical Commissioning Area Supervisor for planning and execution management support.
  • Carry out mechanical commissioning execution work as directed.
  • Communicate with the Mechanical Commissioning Lead for technical support.
  • Carry out mechanical inspections within scope.
  • Execute mechanical BCS and support vendors.
  • Complete project redlines and check-sheet activities.
  • Demonstrate personal HSSE leadership and HSE behaviors, and ensure safety expectations are communicated and maintained.
  • Attend mandatory training specified in the HSE and Permit to Work training schedule.
  • Submit daily records of check sheets for testing carried out.
  • Ensure all team members understand project safe-working practices and adhere to them to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Carry out mechanical completion line walks of mechanical and process systems and compile punch lists in accordance with project specifications.
  • Carry out line walks and apply process isolations when instructed.
  • Understand requirements for vessel inspections, alignments, pressure safety valves, flushing, and inspections.
  • Assist discipline engineers in compiling Livening Up Notices to allow subsystem or system energization.
  • Inspect mechanical and process equipment in accordance with project specifications and complete the associated ITR paperwork.
  • Participate in tripartite subsystem and system mechanical completion walkdowns and categorize punch-list items.
  • Complete pre-commissioning check sheets as part of the System Handover Management Process.
  • Prepare as-built mechanical and process documents in accordance with project procedures.
  • Maintain the project’s commitment to safety.
  • Complete the assigned work scope within the defined project schedule, achieve engineering design standards, and satisfactorily demonstrate equipment operability.
  • Perform other ad hoc tasks as reasonably assigned within the scope of the employee’s skills, capabilities, and role, considering workload and professional development.

About the Company

Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
1919

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