Mechanical​/Piping Commissioning Discipline Lead - Oil, Gas Chemical

Requisition : 180901

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering

Department: Commissioning

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

The Piping Commissioning Lead performs the essential job duties and functions of overseeing assigned projects with the overall objective of defining and establishing a pre-commissioning, commissioning, Start-Up 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.

Kiewit’s Oil, Gas, and Chemical Engineering Group is a full-service engineering firm. Our combined staff of engineers and design professionals has expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines, serving the LNG, midstream, refining and petrochemical markets. With unparalleled experience, our construction-focused engineering prioritizes constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

This position is based at our Energy Corridor office in the greater Houston, TX area with extensive project/site travel will be expected. 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.

• Key role in directing a team to develop the O&M manuals, 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, Commissioning 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: 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.
• Lead and promote company and site safety policies.
• Hold and/or attend daily safety meetings.
• 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.
• 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.

• Should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or, 10 to 15 years of equivalent work experience.
• 15+ 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…