Commissioning ICSS Superintendent 22928 (w/m/d)

Location: Shanghai, China → Singapore → Offshore Duration: Initial 6 Months in Shanghai, followed by assignment in Singapore and Offshore Commissioning Campaign
Start Date: ASAP Project Type: FPSO

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning ICSS Superintendent to support the execution of a major FPSO project from the final construction and integration phase through offshore commissioning and startup. The successful candidate will lead all Integrated Control & Safety System (ICSS) commissioning activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of automation and safety systems from mechanical completion to operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all ICSS commissioning activities during yard integration, topsides completion, sail-away preparation, offshore hook-up, and startup phases.
• Manage pre-commissioning, loop testing, functional testing, SAT execution, integrated system testing, and dynamic commissioning activities.
• Coordinate commissioning activities associated with:
  • DCS (Distributed Control System)
  • ESD (Emergency Shutdown System)
  • F&G (Fire & Gas System)
  • HIPPS
  • PLC and Package Unit Interfaces
  • Telecom and Marine Systems Interfaces
• Ensure commissioning procedures, test forms, dossiers, and handover documentation are prepared, reviewed, and executed in accordance with project requirements.
• Work closely with Construction, Engineering, Mechanical Completion, Marine Operations, Vendors, and Operations teams to achieve planned milestones.
• Supervise ICSS commissioning engineers, technicians, and vendor representatives.
• Monitor and manage punch lists, system walkdowns, and completion activities.
• Participate in commissioning planning, schedule development, and resource forecasting.
• Support integration testing between automation, electrical, instrumentation, process, and marine systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of control system issues during commissioning and startup.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, SIMOPS requirements, and offshore safety standards.
• Support offshore sail-away, commissioning, startup, performance testing, and final system handover to Operations.

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in ICSS, Automation, Instrumentation, or Commissioning within Oil & Gas projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Commissioning Lead, Supervisor, or Superintendent role.
• Proven experience on at least one FPSO, FLNG, FSRU, offshore platform, or similar floating production project.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • ICSS Architecture
  • Yokogawa, Honeywell, Emerson, ABB, Siemens, or Schneider Systems
  • DCS, ESD, F&G, PLC, and SCADA systems
  • Industrial Networks and Communication Protocols
  • Cause & Effect Testing
  • Package Interface Management
• Experience with Mechanical Completion and Commissioning Management Systems such as ICAPS, PIMS, ProCoSys, or WinPCS.
• Familiarity with offshore commissioning, startup, and operational readiness processes.
• Strong understanding of international standards and industry practices applicable to offshore Oil & Gas projects.
• Previous experience working within shipyards, module integration facilities, and offshore environments.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• FPSO topsides integration and commissioning experience in China shipyards.
• Experience supporting vessel transit, Singapore integration activities, and offshore commissioning campaigns.
• Previous involvement in startup and first oil/gas activities.
• Experience managing automation vendors and multidisciplinary commissioning teams.

• Commissioning Leadership
• ICSS & Automation Expertise
• Startup & Operational Readiness
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Contractor & Vendor Management
• HSE Leadership
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Planning, Coordination & Reporting