Commissioning Manger

KBR, Inc.


Date: 10 hours ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Title:

Commissioning Manger

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

KBR is looking for Commissioning Manager to be based in– Abu Dhabi UAE

Summary: The ideal candidate would be an experienced Engineer with formal qualifications and would have the following key skills:

  • To review, endorse, supervise, coordinate and manage the overall commissioning activities of the projects.

Duties Performed:

Plans, directs, supervises & controls the activities of assigned personnel in the Commissioning Team and exercises the supervision function at the level established by the Management. Advise Maintenance, Engineering and other departments on complex technical matters. Manages the Commissioning Teams across functions and site, as well as external contractors, to deliver the project successfully to agree budget and timescale, ensuring all HSE requirements are adhered to. Coordinates with other packages to prepare post commissioning operations Scenarios /overhaul philosophy/emergency requirements. Determines work priorities, approves alterations to shift crew, plans / reviews day to day project /commissioning activities in line with targets. Reviews commissioning procedures/ P&ID, attends technical project technical review meetings (HAZOP/SIL, Design studies etc.); attends vendor workshop for acceptance tests and comments on shortfalls. Studies and analyses complex technical problems/constrains connected with the Plant operation/Maintenance including diagnosis of problem situation and recommends/approves / plans solutions. Ensures that spare parts and the required materials are ordered in accordance with planned maintenance schedules. Supervises periodic reviews as required by Procurement Division. Ensures all operating/maintenance/vendor documentations are handed over to the Company as per project requirements. Initiates, reviews and endorses amendments to:

Permit to Works,

Standing instructions,

General Operating Procedures

Operating Procedures and

Maintenance Preparation Procedures

Prepares and monitors Operations and Maintenance comm1ss1oning project budgets, performance and utilization and provides periodic reports for management.

I) Contributes at meetings with Production, Engineering, I&Q, HSE, and Project Divisions for discussion of technical problems, HAZOP and other process studies. Develops/ proposes Plant modification/ changes and long-term studies to increase efficiency, safety and reliability of Plant equipment.

Responsible for developing and maintaining the startup schedule, controlling all costs associated with commissioning including labour and equipment and integrating activities with Engineering, construction and commissioning activities and deliverables.

  • Utilizes his technical skills and depth of experience to identify potential risk in operation activities through risk assessment and advanced audits and other means to ensure HSE/PTW compliance and production losses are minimized.
  • Assures the safety of personnel and assets by ensuring the compliance with the HSE regulations attends safety meetings, committee meetings, Management Safety Tours, Advanced Safety Audits, and operational audits to promote awareness of HSE rules/regulations by personnel & contractors and ensures strict adherence/compliance.
  • Plans and controls the preparation and release of equipment, ensures work permit procedure is strictly complied and periodically reviews /audits the procedure to ensure that it is safe.
  • Communicates and promotes team awareness to achieve Divisional KPl's and objectives.
  • Identifies training and development of the Commissioning Team with emphasis on UAE Nationals. Monitors CAMS and other training and development programs within the area of

activity.

Performs the role and bears the responsibilities assigned to his position according to the provision of the Company HSEMS Manual. This position is essential to the Technical and Operational Integrity processes of AIRMS.

Appropriate levels of knowledge and responsibility are expected from the incumbent.

Minimum Requirements: Title:

Senior Construction Manager

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

KBR is looking for Senior Construction Manager to be based in– Abu Dhabi Site.

Summary: The ideal candidate would be an experienced Engineer with formal qualifications and would have the following key skills:

  • To review, endorse, supervise, coordinate and manage the overall construction activities of the projects.

Duties Performed:

Reviews and endorse all Projects construction plans issued by the EPC Contractors Extensively participate in all Risk assessment workshops, Constructability reviews, 3D models, transportation and site delivery procedures/ plans as well as endorse construction Task Risk Assessments. Directs and supervises the overall construction activities and provides guidance and expertise to the Construction Team and EPC Contractors. Acts as a communication link between plants divisions and the Consultant/ Contractor to resolve any interface problems. Coordinates with other Projects to ensure continuity of works under his control. Ensures that all Company codes, regulations, and engineering practices as well as particular project specifications are adhered to by consultants, contractors and their employees. Liaise with Civil/Marine/ Instrument/Electrical/Mechanical sections within Das Divisions and Departments. Monitor the construction activities to ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental policy, procedures, and standards, Permit to Work Manual, and Waste Disposal manual. Carry out Advanced Safety Audits (ASA’s) on a regular basis to confirm and/or determine the contractors understanding of their safety awareness and responsibilities. Provides opportunities for training and development of employees under his direction (with emphasis on UAE Nationals) and assesses their progress, this includes on-the-job-training, counselling and proper work delegation. Provide required assistance and guidance to the Project Commissioning Team during pre-commissioning and commissioning phases of Projects. Liaise the rectification of any warranty defect items of new facilities with the EPC Contractors and plant divisions. Collect and participate all construction related Lessons Learned from various projects and ensure improvements of construction methods in future projects. Reviews and endorses Engineering and Construction Contractor’s invoices for payment.

  • Controls the implementation of operational methods and procedures of Project Management and coordination. Recommends any required changes/modifications to the methods and procedures controlling the Division’s/ Department’s operations.

Ensures implementation of all Lessons Learned and Projects Risk areas from previous and ongoing Projects are systematically captured within Projects and database as part of overall Knowledge Management initiative.

Reviews and approves as appropriate, requests to develop processes and standard tools to meet the needs of the Projects Department, and other requests for changes to standard processes, procedures, systems, or tools by the Project Teams.

Plans, directs and manages the overall operation of the Construction & Brownfield Projects in Projects Division; and performs managerial functions at the levels established by the Company.

Directs the overall management and execution of assigned Projects. This includes small, medium and Major Projects. Proactively support the Project Management Consultant (PMC) and Project Management Team (PMT) including Project Managers/ Senior Project Engineers and Project Team with the resources required to execute the work efficiently. Audits the execution performance of the Projects to maintain control over Project’s schedule & budget. Monitors performance of EPC Contractors and makes necessary recommendations for corrective action to Management & Shareholders. Audits the execution performance of the Projects to maintain control over Project’s schedule & budget. Monitors performance of EPC Contractors and makes necessary recommendations for corrective action to Management & Shareholders. Review Contractors and Consultants capabilities and carryout prequalification of new Contractors/Consultants and issue recommendation for Management approval prior to engagements of new Contractors/Consultants. Lead prequalification of tenderers, deal with queries during the bid phase, participate in bid evaluation, carries out pre-award contract review and negotiations for main Engineering and Construction contracts together with other concerned parties and submits recommendation accordingly. Manage the pre-award phase including preparation of initial Bidders list, Technical Evaluation Criteria, Technical Evaluation Reports and recommendations for award of various new schemes and Projects. Reviews and endorses Engineering and Construction Contractor’s invoices for payment. Controls the implementation of operational methods and procedures of Project Management and coordination. Recommends any required changes/modifications to the methods and procedures controlling the Division’s/ Department’s operations. Ensures implementation of all Lessons Learned and Projects Risk areas from previous and ongoing Projects are systematically captured within Projects and database as part of overall Knowledge Management initiative. Assures the safety of personnel and equipment through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations and maintains the attitude that all accidents are preventable.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Degree in Engineering preferably with Project management Professional (PMP) Certification.
  • 25+ years’ experience in Oil and Gas Industry related construction works of which at least 5 years must be at a senior level in construction of Gas Processing Plants.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent functional knowledge and experience of all aspects of project management.
  • Familiarity with quality assurance International Codes and Standards.
  • Good leadership, negotiation and influencing skill.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skill.
  • Good working knowledge of PC and presentation skills.
  • Very good knowledge of written and spoken English.

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