Commissioning Electrical Specialist job at McDermott

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Job Overview:

Reports to the Commissioning Electrical 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 electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in accordance with the Commissioning Execution Plan.

Provides first line supervision of the technicians carrying out the electrical 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 electrical equipment including pre-energization checks for electrical equipment within his area of responsibility, and repair and refurbishment of electrical equipment during commissioning and operations as required

Supervises commissioning activities on electrical systems and equipment packages for test runs and performance tests within his area of responsibility

Responsible for executing the Energization Plan in the area under his responsibility

Record the completion of the electrical activities and ensure all records are passed to the Systems Completion team for entry into the database

Participate in walk down inspections, punch listing, clearing and reinstatement activities of electrical systems

Plan daily activities based on schedule requirements, procedures, and available work fronts

Coordinate with the E&I Sub-contractor on site for all Pre-commissioning activities

Ensure the issue of PTW and job safety analysis for electrical commissioning activities in the area under his responsibility

Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and suppliers for electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning and repairs procedures for electrical equipment / packages as required

Work with Vendors and assist in vendor coordination for SAT’s and initial start-up

Supervises the safe and effective utilization of all materials, equipment and personnel assigned to electrical team

Responsible for quantity and quality of all work performed by the electrical team in the area under his responsibility

Redlining as-built electrical 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 diploma in engineering or similar

Must have a minimal of 5 years’ experience within a contractor organisation as a commissioning electrical 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 Substation switchgear, HV/MV/LV power distribution systems, Emergency Power, Power Management System, UPS, and VFD

Experience of GIS and 110+kV systems is desirable

A certified permit holder from the Ugandan Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) would be useful

Familiar with codes and standards of IEC, API, EEMUA, NEC, and IEEE

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

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 electrical equipment including pre-energization checks for electrical equipment within his area of responsibility, and repair and refurbishment of electrical equipment during commissioning and operations as required
• Supervises commissioning activities on electrical systems and equipment packages for test runs and performance tests within his area of responsibility
• Responsible for executing the Energization Plan in the area under his responsibility
• Record the completion of the electrical activities and ensure all records are passed to the Systems Completion team for entry into the database
• Participate in walk down inspections, punch listing, clearing and reinstatement activities of electrical systems
• Plan daily activities based on schedule requirements, procedures, and available work fronts
• Coordinate with the E&I Sub-contractor on site for all Pre-commissioning activities
• Ensure the issue of PTW and job safety analysis for electrical commissioning activities in the area under his responsibility
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and suppliers for electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning and repairs procedures for electrical equipment / packages as required
• Work with Vendors and assist in vendor coordination for SAT’s and initial start-up
• Supervises the safe and effective utilization of all materials, equipment and personnel assigned to electrical team
• Responsible for quantity and quality of all work performed by the electrical team in the area under his responsibility
• Redlining as-built electrical drawings for pre-commissioning and commissioning works in compliance with project procedure
• Complies with company policies, procedures and safe working practices

• Substation switchgear
• HV/MV/LV power distribution systems
• Emergency Power
• Power Management System
• UPS
• VFD
• GIS and 110+kV systems (desirable)
• Familiarity with IEC, API, EEMUA, NEC, and IEEE codes and standards
• Technical knowledge of construction and completion activities
• Knowledge of Completions Management System (preferred)
• Knowledge of OPERCOM and ICAPS (a plus)
• Effective communication of technical solutions and concepts
• MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written)

• Diploma in engineering or similar (preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a commissioning electrical supervisor / specialist within a contractor organization
• Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up experience on at least 3 major EPC projects in the refinery, oil and gas industry
• Certified permit holder from the Ugandan Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) (useful)