Lead Marine Commissioning Engineer (Instrumentation & Control)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in engineering reviews and validation activities, such as HAZID, HAZOP, and operability assessments.
• Independently review and develop complex commissioning documents, identify issues, and work with the team to address them.
• Create commissioning procedures for instrumentation and control systems onshore and offshore.
• Support the development of project deliverables as per project and client requirements.
• Prepare and review the company's work methodology and procedures.
• Manage client expectations, addressing gaps and changes while ensuring compliance with project, regulatory, and contract requirements.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) as required.
• Independently engage with regulatory authorities, classification societies, vendors, and clients to resolve queries and develop technical solutions.
• Promote health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) policies within the team and meet HSEQ objectives in all projects.
• Participate in project progress meetings, addressing issues based on standard procedures and past project experiences to ensure timely progress.
• Perform duties as directed by reporting authority.
• Lead the site execution team in performing pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for instrumentation and control systems, ensuring adherence to safety procedures.
• Commission instrumentation and control systems, conduct functional tests, and obtain system certification from classification societies.
• Verify and close out safety-critical elements associated with the package.
• Ensure regulatory and statutory testing and requirements are met and documented.
• Perform risk assessments for the commissioning scope and conduct toolbox meetings.
• Supervise technicians in a safe and controlled manner, following site procedures and permit-to-work (PTW) requirements.
• Manage the office environment and guide commissioning engineers, assistants, and administrators.
• Plan daily work, manage project schedules and targets, and allocate resources as needed.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning records, observations, and checklists.
• Coordinate functional testing of commissioned systems and involve the Operations Team when necessary.
• Troubleshoot logic functions, propose modification plans for logic diagrams, and implement changes.
• Execute pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures, obtaining system closure approval from the client.
• Prepare accurate technical reports for management and future reference.
• Travel to offshore project sites to perform offshore commissioning and assist with facility startup as required.
• Assist the team in performing startup procedures, stabilization, and performance testing offshore.
• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Solve problems independently or with minimal guidance.
• Analyze complex progress reports systematically to identify and address issues promptly.
• Manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks within tight project timelines.
• Interact with other engineering departments to obtain required documents and vendor details.
• Willingly work in a team environment, assisting multicultural and interdepartmental team members.
• Guide and motivate the Commissioning team to meet project deadlines while adhering to company standards and procedures.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to junior staff regarding technical and project requirements.
• Conduct audits of procedures, safety practices, and documentation to ensure compliance and identify training needs for team members.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with 14 to 17 years of work experience (or) a master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with 12 to 15 years of work experience, with at least 10 years in onshore/offshore Oil & Gas or FPSO projects. Alternatively, a diploma in Engineering with 17 to 20 years of work experience can also be considered as equivalent to a degree.
• Specialized experience in FPSO projects.
• Ability to define completion process concepts.
• Recent project experience in Testing, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning execution, and offshore startup.
• Early Experience in FPSO design, including FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and startup phases.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FPSO functionality, particularly in Instrumentation & Control systems (Process Control System, Safety Instrumented System, SIL/SIF verification), preferably with knowledge of major DCS equipment and software providers.
• Experience in offshore plant startup, stabilization, and providing technical support to Operations during these phases.
• Experience working in strict regulatory environments, ensuring compliance with engineering and contractual requirements.
• Strong emphasis on safety awareness, including managing simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).
• Extensive knowledge of multiple technologies, projects, and applications, and familiarity with competing and alternative technologies.
• Proficiency in using software and database systems related to System Completion, Project Management (e.g., MS Project/P6), and general computer skills (MS Office).
• Demonstrated organizational and management skills.
• Ability to take a leadership role.
• Strong communication skills.
• A strong commitment to taking responsibility.
• Possible view to travel to China

Brunel International S.E.A Pte. Ltd.UEN No: 199603098R
EA License No: 16S8067Reza Johannes - R1871121