Commissioning Manager (PSC)

Wood Digital Consulting (DC) is currently recruiting for a Commissioning Manager to support our UK projects.

This is a hybrid role that can be based anywhere in the UK, mobility and travel to customer sites and face to face meetings with colleagues will be expected as required.

Must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

Leads a commissioning team in the delivery of the safe and orderly handover of the facility / plant from the construction contractor to the owner or operator, demonstrating its operability in terms of performance, reliability, safety and information traceability. The overall goal is to verify that the system is designed and built to fulfil its purpose and specified requirements.

Leads Commissioning input to the Design Process for the assigned project(s) to ensure that Commissioning and operating safety is addressed in the design and that all phases of the initial start-up (Including one-off special procedures) are adequately covered in the design specifically including definition of systems and system turnover sequence and that consideration has been given to the pre-commissioning of the process units.

Supervises the total multi-discipline field commissioning effort to ensure large project or several smaller projects are commissioned in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Responsible for assuring that all systems and components of a building or industrial plant are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained according to the operational requirements of the owner or final client for either new projects or existing units and systems subject to expansion, renovation or revamping.

• Work with engineers and vendors in the design phases to align handover and commissioning activities


• Participate in workshops on design aspects that may assist in pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities


• Attend and provide input at P&ID, hazard and model reviews


• Review cause and effect diagrams and spare parts orders


• Assist with the development and management of commissioning and start-up budget, including forecast for future staffing requirements


• Develop commissioning record (closeout) documentation throughout the project and submit documentation over to the project manager before substantial completion. Responsible for developing a well-thought-out documentation plan with the close-out information being collected throughout all of the project phases


• Preparation of project documentation including pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures. Provides input to operational procedures


• Input to the project commissioning and start-up plan including detailed activities and start-up logic


• Supervision of all on site commissioning activities as appropriate including P&ID checking (system check/walk-down/punching), mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, cold commissioning (dry / wet), hot commissioning


• Supports pre-start up safety review with client and construction contractor (and PMC and licensor as appropriate)


• Supervises start-up, and ensuring full punch list handover to operations for performance testing and post-commissioning


• Supervises commissioning team to ensure delivery against milestones and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)


• Supports management of site materials and logistics


• Coordinate contractor, subcontractor and vendor activities associated with pre-commissioning and commissioning


• Interface with Operations Team in commissioning, start-up and final turnover of the facility/plant


• Assist in Operational Readiness Plan and Project Execution Plan development


• Provide leadership in health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues on site


• Ensure hazard/risk analysis is performed before start of activities


• Carry out progress reporting for all phases of the commissioning and start-up of facility
  
  Typically minimum qualified to ISCED Level 5 (technical diploma / apprenticeship) or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience, Appropriate level of commissioning experience in relevant industry sector, typically a minimum of 10 years of practical experience


• Good standard of general computer literacy


• Fully conversant with regards to discipline technical knowledge


• Expert level of experience interpreting discipline documentation


• Ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan


Personal attributes:

• Excellent organisational and communication skills


• Good judgment and reasoning ability


• Methodical thinker, able to apply advanced problem solving techniques to a variety of situation


• Good time management and the ability to multi-task; able to maintain an overview of multiple elements of a project, while still handling day-to-day activities


• Ability to drive culture change when required


• Confident working under pressure, able to quickly adapt to deal with unexpected issues


• Role model Wood's values and behaviours
  
  Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com