Commissioning Engineer

Job Description Commissioning Engineer

Location:  Italy - Fano; Romania - Tuzla

About Ogenus Offshore

Ogenus Offshore is a manpower company based in the UK and Greece, providing skilled personnel to the energy sector. We support our clients with workforce solutions for offshore and onshore projects worldwide. This position is being offered on behalf of one of our trusted clients.

The Role

 Perform technical tasks assigned by Project Commissioning and Operation Lead, related to the preparation of the pre-commissioning, commissioning, start up, test run, training and operation activities. Interface with engineering disciplines, licensors, vendors and subcontractors. Execute design activities relevant to QA and QC Certification, Fire Fighting System response and control, HSE system control, Integrated Control System development, Production Strategies development, Products Marketing Analysis, Maintainability and Inspection Criteria and Spare Parts Reliability for cost effective and safe operation in the relevant field of interest. Provide engineering support when required Maintain continuous review of the Production Facilities operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all activities under his responsibility are done in full compliance with the HSE requirements
• Provide support during Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSR) meetings, HSE meetings, etc.
• Perform frequent safety and quality observations in the field and report findings
• Provide support during the preparation of the progress report
• Provide support during the execution of the Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning & Start-up activities
• Identify solutions to technical problems encountered during operations, which cannot be readily resolved by the operations team on board, including also the related HSE issues.
• Coordinate root cause analysis investigations and prepare relevant reports for operational issues which affects the HSE, the systems availability and the production
• Develop transfer of knowledge and relevant solutions (e.g., feedback on solutions assessing/developing how to implement the same solution on the other vessels)
• Along the entire operations life of Production Facilities, provide technical overview of production activities, recommending solutions aimed to guarantee targets achievement, facilitating information exchange and coordinating/optimizing production resources
• Provide technical coordination of operational issues with respect to Corporate Engineering and Procurement departments
• Together with Asset Maintenance dept. prepare and manage planning minimum shut down maintenance (budget, manning, materials, etc.)
• Management of change coordination of any change made to the Production Facilities original design after commissioning and handing over to operations team
• Management of change coordination of the entire process of design change of process/equipment onboard, provide technical support, changes requirements (i.e. HAZID, HAZOP, Risk Assessment) in conjunction with the HSE Dept.
• During bidding phase of a project, provide technical assistance to Proposal Manager as necessary, to ensure that all operational aspects are considered
• During the project execution phase of a new leased Production Facility, provides technical assistance to the Pre-Operations Manager and team on the project as requested
• Smooth transition between Comm and Ops At the time of commissioning and Operations start-up of a new leased Production Facility, provide continuous technical assistance to ensure a smooth transition from the commissioning team, deliverables, activities (punch lists, marked-up engineering documents, energized and commissioned systems, etc.) to the commencement of normal operations activities
• Review and comment operating manual and procedures
• Redmark and keep updated engineering documentations as required during comms and ops
• Participate in regular updating procedures and standards to ensure that operations experience on existing vessels is incorporated
• Review HSE plan and procedures
• Review the test run procedure and operating manuals
• Provides support during the preparation of the Precommissioning, Commissioning and Start up plans and procedures including operating instructions, System Dossiers, etc.
• Participate to design reviews (e.g. HAZOP, 3D model, Commissionability review meetings, etc.)
• Review the commissioning spare parts list and consumables list
• Prepare the Purchase Requisitions (RdA) and Technical Evaluation falling within own sphere of responsibility

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or Process Engineering (or related field).
• OGUK / Offshore Medical Certificate.
• Commissioning Safety Training (Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Permit to Work, Hazardous Area Awareness).
• 5 years' minimum experience in commissioning activities
• Solid background in pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, or process systems.
• Experience with system completion processes (MC/SC), punch list clearing, and functional testing (FAT/SAT).
• Knowledge of commissioning management systems (e.g., WinPCS, PIMS, ICAPS, Zenator, Orbit).
• Knowledge of Commissioning Procedures, Method Statements, Test Packs, and Handover Dossiers.