Lead Commissioning Engineer; PSC - Expression of Interest

Job Description

Remarkable People, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. It is an exciting time within Wood Commissioning Services and we are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Lead Commissioning Engineers to support a range of onshore and offshore projects across the UK, based in Aberdeen at Sir Ian Wood House.

This contract opportunity will play a key role in delivering critical commissioning phases on major projects. Engagement will be on a Limited Company contractor basis, operating outside IR35.

Wood is a global leader in commissioning and start‑up (CSU) project delivery, providing efficient, cost‑effective and scalable integrated solutions across the asset life cycle in multiple industry sectors. Commissioning is the most pivotal moment in the entire asset life cycle. Whether you are starting a new facility or restarting after a maintenance turnaround, commissioning is the glue that pulls the project work groups together, viewing the project from a systems perspective that brings the asset to life.

We work with our partners to guarantee facility integrity, start‑up and handover to commercial operations.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

• Lead the safe completion of the project pre‑commissioning / commissioning work‑scope
• Support the project Commissioning Team
• Provide commissioning input to the project plans and schedules
• Develop project commissioning strategy documents
• Review / approve and supervise the design and installation of minor temporary systems / supplies
• Review and approve commissioning procedures – ensure compliance with project standards, specifications and procedures
• Ensure all commissioning activities adhere to all applicable site / project safety procedures and practices
• Actively participate in all company and project safety initiatives
• Liaise with the engineering office to ensure that the fabrication drawings are produced in line with commissioning requirements
• Audit site / project activities on a regular basis to ensure compliance with project safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Monitor and report commissioning progress on a regular basis
• Approve all system / sub‑system mechanical completion, pre‑commissioning and commissioning sign‑off certificates / milestones
• Ensure a safe Permit to Work and isolation system is in place and adhered to
• Manage / attend project HAZID's / Risk Assessments
• Provide input into audit reviews
• Provide input into budget management and cost control
• Provide input into planning process as requested
• Provide input into safety reviews / walk‑rounds

• HNC / HND (or equivalent) in a suitable Engineering subject
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering related background an advantage
• BOSIET / MIST / OGUK Medical
• IT Literate (Excel / Word / PowerPoint etc)
• Company mandatory training (Induction, risk awareness etc)
• Task Risk Management Trained Person
• Conversant with Project Management Systems
• PTW Awareness

• Demonstrable experience in similar role, with a proven background of delivery
• Strong multi‑discipline experience in O&G system commissioning, start‑up and operations
• Recognised O&G process commissioning background
• Experienced in O&G systems commissioning and testing
• Familiar with O&G process equipment, start‑up and operation
• Experienced in planning and coordinating system commissioning activities
• Experienced in running multi‑discipline HAZOP's / Risk assessment reviews
• Experienced in the management of system commissioning personnel / team
• Extensive knowledge of O&G related HSEQ safe working practices / procedures
• Experienced in the development and coaching of team members
• Ability to interface and interact with Client Representatives at all levels
• Offshore experience in similar role
• Conversant with HR practices / processes
• Conversant with TRM / Audit process
• Ability to demonstrate effective and efficient management of processes and personnel
• Ability to demonstrate high level understanding of HSE safe working practices and procedures and their implementation
• Ability to manage / maintain budget / schedule requirements
• Fully conversant with the completions and…