Operation Readiness Commissioning Manager

Operation Readiness Commissioning Manager

United States

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Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting a Operation Readiness Commissioning Manager (CSU) with oil and gas experience. Project location is in Houston, TX and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
“Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required”
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:  The Operation Readiness Commissioning Manager (CSU) will have full responsibility to direct and execute commissioning activities for greenfield/brownfield oil & gas/ Renewables project, and for implementing Wood’s Safety Policies and Procedures throughout the commissioning phases of the project.

Interface and management across all Projects to support the Commissioning business and ensure that Operational excellence is achieved in accordance with Wood Policies, Procedures, and guidelines.
Act as mentor and guidance across all Projects, facilitate career path and retention of personnel.
Manage all Client interface, communications, Project reporting and satisfaction to be their trusted partner of choice.
Support Director with business development engagement with Clients from a technical perspective
Support Director with Proposal responses across all corporate functions for Legal, Commercial, HSSE, Operations, Quality, Recruitment and prepare winning proposals.
Facilitate recruitment across all Project phases for Planning and field execution.
Prepare Commissioning strategy, execution plan(s) and deliverables.
Prepare project Manpower and Cost estimates.
Facilitate Project controls and reporting in accordance with Client and Project contractual responsibilities.
Manage the portfolio of Commissioning project interface with each Project focal point to ensure compliance with Operational excellence, Policy, Procedures, and guidelines.
Manage HSSE across all Projects.
Coordinate Commissioning HSSE Training and competency
Manage lessons learned and continual improvement.
Support Director with all Client interface and satisfaction.
Be an ambassador for Wood Commissioning in accordance with best practices and Operational excellence.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible to prepare Commissioning philosophy, schedule and procedures during project execution phase.Responsible to commission and start-up all systems, completing the commissioning work-scope in a logical and controlled sequence and to the project specificationsResponsible for day-to-day commissioning activities. Execute Commissioning Procedures directing a Commissioning Team consisting of commissioning engineers, technicians, Operations personnel, other contractors, and vendor support personnelSupport system handover and acceptance from Construction Team including system discipline walk downs and punch list generationReport to the Project Manager on issues regarding commissioning, start-up schedule and progressInterface with client management regarding commissioning and start-upEnsure all commissioning resources are being utiliZed in a cost effective mannerDefine system priority hand over list from Construction to CommissioningWill direct or assist in developing Project Manpower Estimates and System Commissioning SchedulesDevelop and maintain commissioning budgetDevelop and review commissioning test equipment and material take-offs for onshore and offshore executionDevelop vendor call-out requirements and schedule for specialized vendor supplied equipment and overall vendor coordinationPrepare systems for final inspection and hand over to Operations Team after commissioning procedures are completeProvide assistance in evaluation and selection of Commissioning Team staff members. Declare and assign roles and responsibilities for Commissioning team membersNeed proficiency in MS Office Applications e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Power PointPerform other duties as 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 offshore gas processing facilities is required including: power generation and distribution, control and safety systems, oil and gas separation, turbine driven gas compression, rotating equipment, utility support and lifesaving systems. Candidate will be responsible for the overall safety of the commissioning team and should be familiar with construction and commissioning safety processes including Permit To Work, Lock-Out/ Tag-Out, Company Safety Program and safety audits.Education and Certifications:Degree in Engineering or relevant experience Oil and Gas / Renewables sectors. Equivalent industry certifications and experience will be considered Experience:10+ years of oil and gas upstream/midstream/downstream, renewables, chemicals, LNG Commissioning, Start-Up and Operations experience, particularly Commissioning and Start-up experience of large capital projects, multi-discipline leadership in CSU of facilities

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

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