Electrical Commissioning Supervisor

Electrical Commissioning Supervisor

United States

Job Description

Wood is pipelining for new upcoming projects in all disciplines. Locations are US and Alaska. Please complete an application for priority consideration.
* US Only- Authorization to work permanently in the US without sponsorship required.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Supervise and lead electrical commissioning technicians, within the scope of the project, to a successful completion and injury free activities and tasks. This includes electrical technician 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. Personal safety awareness and team safety awareness are necessary. RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist the Commissioning Coordinators in executing systems tasks and activities, and development and reporting.Lead the execution of commissioning procedures for assigned electrical systems.Provide daily, on-site/in-field leadership, execution coordination of a multi-discipline team of electrical commissioning technicians.Interact with Engineering and Operations team for input and draw from experience and knowledge when executing procedures.Acceptance of Mechanically Complete Sub system packages from ConstructionPunch List management and responsibility of offered Sub systems / Systems.Prepare job cards for Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning activities.Work with project HSE leadership to develop appropriate Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) for the electrical commissioning team commissioning activities.Ensure Technicians work is carried out in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with site procedures and PTW system.Read, interpret, and work from vendor documentation, project drawings, schematic diagrams, and equipment manuals.Identify personnel and equipment resources necessary to perform electrical commissioning activities for assigned systems.Requisition parts and supplies and maintain spare parts inventory.  Support Coordinator in management of electrical vendor during the commissioning phase for the assigned systems.Liaise with CMS Custodian ensuring integrity of database, amendments, Punch Lists and documentation, reports progress /status.Maintain records and prepare regular and special reports on electrical and electronic systems. Analyze work problems and make corrections, which will facilitate the completion of assignments.Read, understand, and follow Permit to Work procedures.  Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct supervision and other departments.Other duties 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 midstream oil and gas processing 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 PanelsDC and UPS Power SystemsWiring and Troubleshooting abilitiesPLC logic controlsExperience with Turbine Generator Start up and CommissioningExperience with Diesel Engine driven Back up Emergency Generator SetsExperience with 480VAC, medium voltage 4160VAC and above switchgear controlsReport writing and records maintenancePermit to work SystemCandidate must be able to manage leads and technicians in the coordination of workOccupational hazards and standard safety procedures         EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Proven background, typically 10 years minimum in offshore Oil & Gas Completion and Commissioning activities in a Lead Technician or Engineer’s role, preferably with upstream/ midstream experience. Proven Supervisory experience in a Commissioning role in Electrical position.  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.