Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Skills and Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities:

Planning Phase

• Develop mechanical commissioning strategies, procedures, check sheets and Dynamic Commissioning Procedures.
• Review engineering deliverables and provide commissionability input.
• Support systemization, subsystem boundaries, turnover priorities and commissioning sequence.
• Define requirements for flushing, cleaning, leak testing, drying, purging, preservation, first fills and rotating equipment commissioning.
• Support development of the Level 3/4 commissioning schedule and mechanical resource plan.
• Identify commissioning spares, temporary equipment, tools, consumables and vendor/OEM support requirements.
• Support FATs and coordinate mechanical commissioning requirements with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Completions and vendors.
• Work with the Completions Lead to validate mechanical tag data, check-sheet allocation and Systems Completion Database requirements.
• Lead mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in the field.
• Direct Mechanical Commissioning Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians and vendor specialists.
• Lead execution of approved mechanical commissioning procedures and work packs.
• Oversee commissioning of rotating and static equipment, piping and mechanical systems.
• Support Mechanical Completion and system handover walkdowns and drive closure of commissioning-critical punch items.
• Coordinate PTW, LOTO, SIMOPS and mechanical commissioning interfaces.
• Monitor mechanical commissioning progress and provide daily status, weekly reporting and look-ahead plans.
• Drives CMS skyline and schedule for turnover and handover.
• Support equipment start-up, troubleshooting, performance testing and final handover to Operations. 
• Demonstrate visible HSSE leadership and promote Kent's Stop Work culture.
• Ensure mechanical commissioning activities are properly risk assessed and executed under approved procedures and Control of Work requirements.
• Proactively identify and resolve safety, technical and execution risks before work begins.

Execution Phase

HSSE Leadership

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: 

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Working experience with commissioning of GE 330 MW simple-cycle gas turbines and/or Solar T350 Gentsets.
• 15+ years of experience in Mechanical Completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and/or Operations on major energy or industrial projects.
• Strong experience with rotating and static equipment, piping and utility/process systems.
• Proven experience developing and executing mechanical commissioning procedures.
• Strong knowledge of Systems Completion, systemization, turnover, punch management and commissioning databases.
• Experience with Level 3/4 commissioning schedules and resource planning.
• Knowledge of PTW, LOTO, SIMOPS, Management of Change and commissioning readiness processes.

Communication:

• Full fluency in English is required.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Operations teams.

• Strong leadership, communication, vendor coordination and field execution skills.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. 

Details about the role: 

Location:  Houston & Pecos, TX

Relocation required: N/A

Travel required: Yes

Contract type: Regular Full-Time

Experience level: 15+ years