Commissioning/Start-up Manager - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC) (Houston, TX, US)

Kiewit

Experience: 20+ yrs
Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

change management
compliance
database
project management

About the role

Requisition ID: 180704

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering

Department: Commissioning

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Commissioning/Start-Up (CSU) Manager performs the essential job duties and functions of overseeing assigned projects with the overall objective of defining and establishing a pre-commissioning, commissioning, trails and handover execution framework on the project(s) while ensuring the safety, quality, value, timeliness, of the assigned project(s). This includes developing, managing and executing all commissioning and related activities in conformance with company policies and procedures, contracts, plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates. This role directs staff in various functions necessary in their roles to meet or exceed all project commissioning objectives. It requires authoritative knowledge and extensive technical & operational background, holistic grasp of complex situations with the ability to move between intuitive and analytical approaches with ease and see the overall picture and alternative approaches.

District Overview

Kiewit Commissioning Group is a full-service commissioning department serving oil, gas, and chemical markets. Our staff of commissioning professionals has the expertise that serves the LNG, midstream, refining, windfarm, offshore platforms, and petrochemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our CSU construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability, commissioning, and startup in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing oil, gas and chemical team, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPCC delivery model for dynamic process facilities.

Location

This position will be initially be based in Houston, TX but will require an eventual on-site/project location. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

•   Key role in directing a team to develop the test & commissioning procedures.
•   Manage & supervise the commissioning of various utility, process, control, electrical, fire and gas, safety systems, etc.
•   Work closely with various stakeholders including the Project Manager, Engineering Managers, and the Construction Team to provide subject-matter expert advice and leadership.
•   Responsible for functionally developing, managing and delivering the means and methods of the commissioning execution strategy, schedule, and cost.
•   Lead & direct all commissioning activity for a project including the lead staff position responsible for and directing all commissioning activities at the site.
•   Ensures best practices by developing and implementing turnover, pre-commissioning, commissioning, preservation and maintenance processes and systems considering, including: contractual requirements, project, and construction schedule, reliability, maintenance, materials management, change management, permitting and EPA requirements.
•   Establishes system boundaries, scopes of work, and turnover / commissioning execution plans.
•   Communicates turnover / commissioning roles and scope for members of design and construction teams; understands the commissioning test plans/protocols, and coordinates and/or attends design, construction and operability reviews to meet project deadlines while continually monitoring critical path and prepare schedule impact reports for project management
•   Provide input on as-built drawing preparation and fleet management documentation.
•   Be involved & participate in vendor supplier, and/or subcontractor meetings to resolve issues.
•   Proactively assess progress, completion forecasts and provides solutions to mitigate schedule delays or optimize project completion.
•   Planning and scheduling for owner interfaces.
•   Track and report budget expenditures against projected budget.
•   Lead and promote company and site safety policies.
•   Hold and/or attend daily safety meetings.
•   Lead and participate in field audits at critical milestone periods, LOTO, and turnover documentation.
•   Review and sign all time cards and requisitions charged against the commissioning budget.
•   Review and supervise test procedures and coordinates testing activities.
•   Supervise Commissioning database maintenance, drawing updates, and track all engineering documents for turnover packages.
•   Ensure availability of spare parts and consumables for initial systems operation.
•   Hold daily, weekly, and monthly progress meetings and issues timely reports.
•   Evaluate test results.
•   Responsible for communication to the district office for additional field support.
•   Assist in development of technical specifications for site administered contracts.
•   Train and develops personnel.
•   Promote and insist on good housekeeping in the office and on the project site.
•   Promote and ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, ANSI and other Safety requirements

Qualifications

•   Should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or, 10 to 15 years of equivalent work experience.
• 20+ years of CSU experience, including one previous assignment in a Senior CSU Leadership Role.
•   Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 10 years of prior experience working on International Oil & Gas Projects.
•   Strong Knowledge of process technology and the technical principles related to O&G, LNG, NGL, Gas Dehydration, SRU’s & GTL plants.
•   Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools.
•   Understanding of Flow Measurement, Engineering practices, design methods & calculations. Knowledge of PC, Windows, Office Software and IT implementation background.
•   Oil and Gas Industry Safety Standards and requirements.
•   Capable to Read, interpret & prepare applicable technical information.
•   Knowledge and maintenance of PLC and PC based control systems.

Other Requirements:
•   Regular, reliable attendance
•   Work productively and meet deadlines timely
•   Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
•   Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
•   Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
•   May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

About Kiewit

Provides large-scale construction and engineering services for diverse infrastructure.

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