Electrical Commissioning Lead

Electrical Commissioning Lead

United States

and 2 more

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an Electrical 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: coordinate and lead electrical commissioning team to a successful completion and injury free activities and tasks. This includes electrical technician and specialty vendor oversight and assignment of systems and tasks. 
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. Supervise the electrical Lock out Tag out program. 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 electrical systems
Provide daily, on-site/in-field leadership, coordination and management of a multi-discipline team of electrical commissioning supervisors 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 Electrical 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 electrical 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 Electrical Commissioning issues and resolving schedule conflicts within the Electrical 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 Offshore 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
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: 

Electrical theory, work methods, tools and testing equipment used in the commissioning of Oil/ Gas Facilities
Telephone, telemetry and SCADA equipment
Regulations pertaining to electrical and electronic installation, maintenance and repairs
Electrical Distribution Systems including 480V Motor Control Centers 
Lighting Systems and Distribution Panels
DC and UPS Power Systems
Wiring and Troubleshooting abilities
PLC logic controls
Experience with Turbine Generator Start up and Commissioning
Experience with Diesel Engine driven Back up Emergency Generator Sets
Experience with 480VAC, medium voltage 4160VAC and above switchgear controls
Report writing and records maintenance
Permit to work System & LOTO
Candidate must be able to manage leads and technicians in the coordination of work
Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures         

Education and Experience:
Proven background, typically 15 years minimum in 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 the Electrical discipline.  Proficient written and oral English language communication skills.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a primary Engineering discipline

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.