Start-up & Transition Senior Engineer

IOTA GROUP  is an international engineering and services company supporting major players in the energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. We provide technical expertise and project support through experienced consultants across complex international environments.

We are currently looking for a  Production Start-Up Senior Engineer – LNG Trains  to support a major LNG project.

Job Description
The Production Start-Up Senior Engineer will join the Operations / Production team and will play a key role in the transition from mechanical completion to handover, start-up, performance testing, and early operations of LNG train facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop subsystem start-up sequences

Participate in the preparation and witnessing of critical commissioning activities

Verify handover readiness by reviewing commissioning completion dossiers, RFSU dossiers, punch lists, as-built documentation, operating manuals, and operating procedures

Review and contribute to the development of start-up procedures in line with operator standards

Support validation of start-up procedures using an Operator Training Simulator

Participate in RFSU walkdowns with EPC contractors

Witness ESD, EDP, and F&G cause & effect tests

Define and follow up vendor mobilization plans for the post-handover period

Lead LNG train start-up activities in coordination with Production teams

Attend SIMOPS coordination meetings

Support performance test execution and review final test reports

Propose improvements to operational procedures and processes based on facility performance

Support troubleshooting, technical studies, planned shutdown preparation, and warranty claim inputs

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Applied Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent

Minimum 15 years of experience in start-up and operations of LNG production plants

Strong experience in LNG train start-up, commissioning-to-operations transition, or early LNG operations

Previous experience in roles such as LNG Production Engineer, LNG Process Engineer, Start-Up Engineer, Start-Up Superintendent, Shift Superintendent, or similar

Excellent knowledge of LNG plant processes, cryogenic systems, refrigeration loops, utilities, flare / BOG systems, and start-up operations

Proven experience with handover readiness, RFSU dossiers, punch list management, and critical commissioning activities

Strong knowledge of HSE Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, and ISO 14001 requirements

Excellent knowledge of Permit to Work systems and SIMOPS coordination in Oil & Gas environments

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Excellent written and spoken English