Job Overview:

Reports to the Commissioning Mechanical Superintendent and assist in the execution of a safe and efficient Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up and Performance Testing of the facility to achieve the plant’s production and performance objectives and McDermott’s contractual objectives. Responsible for the execution of the plant mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in accordance with the Commissioning Execution Plan. The facility is a Central Processing Facility in Africa.

Provides first line supervision of the technicians carrying out the mechanical completion activities in the area under his responsibility.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within the Project team and with Client to maintain positive relationships
• Supervises pre-commissioning activities for mechanical equipment oil flushing, final alignments of rotating equipment, loading & final closure of stationary equipment within his area of responsibility, and repair and refurbishment of mechanical equipment during commissioning and operations as required.
• Supervises commissioning activities for rotating machinery packages test runs and performance tests within his area of responsibility.
• Development of piping test packs, flushing / cleaning test packs, leak testing test packs.
• Participate in walk down inspections, punch listing, cleaning and reinstatement activities of mechanical / piping systems.
• Record the completion of the mechanical / piping activities and ensure all records are passed to the Systems Completion team for entry into the database.
• Review commissioning, start-up and two-year operating spares. Supervise change out of spares.
• Review lubrication fluid and grease requirements on the project. Supervise first fill lubricants.
• Supervises mechanical preparation of motors for solo run.
• Supervises shaft alignment, flange parallelism and soft foot and coupling installation in machinery packages.
• Responsible for preparation of machinery and other packages for initial run-in operational tests.
• Coordinate with the Mechanical Sub-contractor on site for all Pre-commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and suppliers for mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning and repairs procedures for mechanical equipment / packages as required.
• Work with Vendors and assist in vendor coordination for SAT’s and initial start-up.
• Responsible for data collection during operational tests i.e. vibration, temperature, pressure flow etc. to complete ITRs for individual machinery and packages.
• Ensure the issue of PTW and job safety analysis for mechanical commissioning activities in the area under his responsibility.
• Supervises the safe and effective utilization of all materials, equipment and personnel assigned to mechanical / piping team.
• Responsible for quantity and quality of all work performed by the mechanical / piping team in the area under his responsibility.
• Redlining as-built P&IDS drawings for pre-commissioning and commissioning works in compliance with project procedure.
• Complies with company policies, procedures and safe working practices.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Preferably possess a degree / diploma in mechanical engineering or similar.
• Must have a minimal of 5 years’ experience within a contractor organisation as a commissioning mechanical supervisor / specialist.
• Have pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up experience on at least 3 major EPC projects in the refinery, oil and gas industry.
• Experience with rotating machinery equipment packages such as turbines, pumps and compressors.
• Experience with development of test packs for hydrotesting, cleaning, flushing and reinstatement.
• Demonstrate a broad technical knowledge of construction and completion activities.
• Knowledge of Completions Management System is preferred.
• Knowledge of OPERCOM and ICAPS on a large oil & gas project is a plus.
• Competent user of 3D Model software is desirable.
• Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers.
• Must have good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as a minimum.
• Must have strong English communications skills, both oral and written. Second language is a plus.

• Work collaboratively within the Project team and with Client to maintain positive relationships
• Supervises pre-commissioning activities for mechanical equipment oil flushing, final alignments of rotating equipment, loading & final closure of stationary equipment within his area of responsibility, and repair and refurbishment of mechanical equipment during commissioning and operations as required.
• Supervises commissioning activities for rotating machinery packages test runs and performance tests within his area of responsibility.
• Development of piping test packs, flushing / cleaning test packs, leak testing test packs.
• Participate in walk down inspections, punch listing, cleaning and reinstatement activities of mechanical / piping systems.
• Record the completion of the mechanical / piping activities and ensure all records are passed to the Systems Completion team for entry into the database.
• Review commissioning, start-up and two-year operating spares. Supervise change out of spares.
• Review lubrication fluid and grease requirements on the project. Supervise first fill lubricants.
• Supervises mechanical preparation of motors for solo run.
• Supervises shaft alignment, flange parallelism and soft foot and coupling installation in machinery packages.
• Responsible for preparation of machinery and other packages for initial run-in operational tests.
• Coordinate with the Mechanical Sub-contractor on site for all Pre-commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and suppliers for mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning and repairs procedures for mechanical equipment / packages as required.
• Work with Vendors and assist in vendor coordination for SAT’s and initial start-up.
• Responsible for data collection during operational tests i.e. vibration, temperature, pressure flow etc. to complete ITRs for individual machinery and packages.
• Ensure the issue of PTW and job safety analysis for mechanical commissioning activities in the area under his responsibility.
• Supervises the safe and effective utilization of all materials, equipment and personnel assigned to mechanical / piping team.
• Responsible for quantity and quality of all work performed by the mechanical / piping team in the area under his responsibility.
• Redlining as-built P&IDS drawings for pre-commissioning and commissioning works in compliance with project procedure.
• Complies with company policies, procedures and safe working practices.

• Mechanical completion activities
• Pre-commissioning activities
• Commissioning activities
• Start-up and Performance Testing
• Rotating equipment alignment
• Piping test pack development
• Walk down inspections
• Punch listing
• Systems completion
• Lubrication requirements
• Motor preparation
• Shaft alignment
• Flange parallelism
• Soft foot and coupling installation
• Machinery package preparation
• Vendor coordination
• Data collection
• PTW and JSA issuance
• Material and equipment utilization
• Redlining P&IDS
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• English communication (oral and written)

• Degree / diploma in mechanical engineering or similar (preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a commissioning mechanical supervisor / specialist within a contractor organisation
• Pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up experience on at least 3 major EPC projects in the refinery, oil and gas industry
• Experience with rotating machinery equipment packages (turbines, pumps, compressors)
• Experience with development of test packs for hydrotesting, cleaning, flushing and reinstatement
• Broad technical knowledge of construction and completion activities
• Knowledge of Completions Management System (preferred)
• Knowledge of OPERCOM and ICAPS on a large oil & gas project (a plus)
• Competent user of 3D Model software (desirable)
• Ability to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts
• Good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
• Second language (a plus)