Director, Commissioning

Description

Job Description

• Ensure EPC contractor is in compliance with the contract and scopes of work
• Working with the EPC contractor to review and agree on the planning, execution, and coordination of commissioning activities across all facility systems (process, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, etc.).
• Ensure a detailed commissioning plan, including schedules, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies is developed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FERC Order, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Louisiana environmental codes).
• CWLNG participation in the pre-commissioning activities (e.g., system isolation, line purging, hydrostatic testing) and functional testing of critical equipment to ensure a clean and complete system is handed over to the commissioning team.
• Validate process flows, control systems, and safety interlocks to ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, and third-party vendors to resolve technical challenges and align timelines.
• Interface with regulatory team, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth handover to operations.
• Ensure the training programs for operators and maintenance staff on commissioning procedures, system operation, and safety protocols is completed by the EPC contractor.
• Ensure all commissioning activities, test results, and lessons learned are documented for future reference.
• Monitor project budgets, resource allocation, and schedule adherence to ensure timely completion of commissioning tasks.
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation activities associated with commissioning, integrating lessons learned and reliability considerations.
• Ensure the performance tests are completed as per contract and results are validated.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or higher is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• 15+ years of experience in commissioning roles within oil and gas, LNG experience preferred.
• 5+ years in commissioning leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading commissioning and startup of large‑scale process facilities (preferably LNG trains, utilities, and marine systems).
• Strong background in EPC execution, including construction turnover, interface management, and PSSR processes with an owner team.
• Experience implementing digital operational readiness tools.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage high-pressure deadlines, and resolve complex technical issues.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety as a core value, leading by example through adherence to all safety protocols and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Promote safe work practices through regular training, near-miss reporting systems, and behavioral safety programs to ensure all team members prioritize safety in every task
• Deep knowledge of process systems, rotating equipment, utilities, instrumentation, DCS, and mechanical completion processes.
• Strong working knowledge of CFR 193, OSHA, API, HAZOP and LNG industry standards.
• Ability to lead technical reviews, resolve complex issues, and guide troubleshooting during startup.
• Skilled communicator able to align engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and executive leadership.
• Strong decision-making capability under pressure in dynamic site environments, ability to stay “calm” in the “fog of war”.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization, follow‑through, and commitment to safety and quality.