Instrument and Controls Commissioning Coordinator

Wood is recruiting for an Instrument and Controls Commissioning Coordinator to join its Oil & Gas business focusing on the Operations Americas unit. This opportunity will be split in two phases: US based with rotations to Israel.

“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 leads 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.

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 upstream/ midstream oil and gas processing 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. Proven Supervisory experience in a Commissioning role in mechanical, piping or rotating equipment.  Proficient written and oral English language communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a primary Engineering discipline.

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.
• Other duties as may be assigned or requested.