Commissioning Superintendent – Mechanical, Static and Rotation Equipment

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Commissioning Superintendent – Mechanical, Static and Rotation Equipment

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) 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 capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for a Commissioning Superintendent – Mechanical, Static and Rotation Equipment who will be responsible for the overall Operations and Maintenance (O&M) planning, execution, training development and delivery for a Green Hydrogen, LNG, Green Ammonia, EPCM projects.

The Commissioning Superintendent – Mechanical, Static and Rotation Equipment lead the team for Operations & Maintenance personnel providing training requirements during the commissioning, start-up, and ongoing operations for new capital projects.  This position will report to the project Pre-Commissioning, Startup and Operation (PC-CSO) Manager, with matrix responsibilities to the Project Manager.

This position is responsible for executing commissioning activities of Green Hydrogen Production Facility that brings green field Hydrogen Production Facility from construction to full operation.

This role requires excellent mechanical aptitude including the following:

• High degree of familiarity with green hydrogen production and liquefaction systems and performance.
• Ability to be flexible to maintain project timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively among cross-functional departments.

The Commissioning Superintendent – Mechanical, Static and Rotation Equipment will interface with internal teams, contractors, clients, OEM vendors and any additional outside entities that play a role in the pre-commissioning / Commissioning and startup process.

***This is for a FUTURE OPPORTUNITY and the role will start in Houston, TX and then mobilize to site in Oklahoma***

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate operational planning activities with the EPC project team, and Owner’s representatives
• Responsible for operational deliverables and project schedules, costs estimations, and preparation of new plant operations and maintenance planning and execution
• Define training and competency requirements for Operations and Maintenance of a Green Hydrogen, LNG facility in compliance with contract requirements
• Direct and supervise development and delivery of all operational manuals and operational training materials and aids (including Operator Training Simulators) needed for O&M training
• Review and analyze technical documentation related to plant startup commissioning and operations (P&ID Drawings, Electrical Drawings, Safety reviews etc.)
• Responsible for all high duty rotational equipment (compressors, motors, pumps etc.), Static equipment (vessels tanks etc.) to be ready for pore-commissioning, commissioning, and startup with hand over to operations at substantial completion stage of the project.
• Responsible for the safe and effective execution of operations and maintenance activities in the plant and effective utilization of materials and equipment
• Specify capital equipment, consumable materials, tools, and spare parts required for safe and reliable plant operations and maintenance
• Work as an integral part of the Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, start-up, and operations team
• Ensure that all operational personnel and employees have required credentials for project work (e.g., TWIC card, Basic Plus training)
• Overall responsibility to provide project specific operational planning, preparation, and training for the Owner’s O&M personnel, and CSO commissioning personnel, per contractual requirements
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory training requirements, including OSHA 1910.119 (PSM), EPC, DOT, and Homeland Security regulations.
• Develop, administer, and maintain operational and training budgets, including necessary changes and update
• Lead and direct the work of others; a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Implement and monitor classroom and On-the-Job (OJT) technical training programs for EPC projects
• Work directly with client operations personnel to implement formal OJT leading to competency assessment

Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
• Mechanical Rotation Equipment Engineering millwright experience and knowledge including Turbo Machinery, Compressors, Turbines, Gear Boxes, Blowers
• 10 + years of experience operations experience in Hydrogen Generation Facility, pre