Commissioning Lead

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Role
We are working with a Major Oil & Gas operator to source for
Commissioning Lead (Telecoms)
specialising in offshore compression. This is a long-term contract role working offshore with rotation cycle of 28 days ON / 28 days OFF. Please see details below:

Title
: Commissioning Lead (Telecoms)
Start Date: Negotiable (typically within 1 month notice)

Duration: 36 months (potential for extension)

Location: Offshore, Qatar

Working Schedule: 28 days ON / 28 Days OFF

Job Purpose
The Hook-Up and Commissioning Telecoms Lead shall provide oversight and direction to the project's main contractor, sub-contractors and vendors, during the offshore hook-up and commissioning stages. Effectively collaborates and interfaces with the HUC team, facilities team, EPC contractor and operations personnel. Providing technical guidance and expertise on Telecoms Equipment principles, codes, standards and coverage for EPC workshops, inspections and site testing. Support the change management process for HUC execution

strategies. Supervise the review and approval of contractor procedures, ensuring accurate documentation of redlines throughout construction, hookup, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases.

Validate the optimization of project delivery, ensuring readiness for asset handover to the OESS team.

Key Accountabilities
Reports to Hook-Up and Commissioning Head.

Support EPC PMT by reviewing critical documents and reports generated by the main subcontractor.

Attend workshops/review meetings when requested.

Analyse technical proposals and proposed deviations, assess exceptions and new technologies to ensure compliance with QELNG policies

and procedures.

Apply lessons learned from previous projects and share new ones with other EPCs.

Support the qualification of new suppliers proposed for the project, suppliers that are not on the approved vendor's list.

Assesses Contractor's manpower loading, providing timely recommendations to project team and be available to backfill needs as required.

Support the project team to stay on schedule to meet all critical milestones (long lead item (LLI) procurement, engineered equipment procurement; required on site (ROS) dates, etc); develops and stewards recovery plans to address any schedule delays.

Witnesses Contractors scope of work and signs off test and check sheets as per project requirements.

Verify that the EPC Contractor's reports are accurate with regards to progress reporting.

Cooperate with review teams and take part in quality audit activities throughout the project.

Report findings accurately and provide a plan to address issues when required.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in applied sciences or engineering.

Knowledge And/or Experience

• 12 years' experience with large-project commissioning in the Oil & Gas Industry, including 3 year of experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles, or oversight of service/vendor personnel Knowledge and experience in discipline Hook-Up and Commissioning delivery processes and associated project phases, familiar with completions walkdowns and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
• In depth knowledge of Telecoms design, risk-based evaluation of complex technical issues, ensuring deliverables are compliant with project requirements.
• Advanced knowledge in fibre optic and copper cable testing, results analysis and fault-finding activities Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals, cyber security, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN to ensure design specs are met.
• Advanced knowledge of Radio systems (VHF/FM/AM), Access Control, Telephony, PAGA and CCTV hook-up and commissioning.
• Experience in troubleshooting general telecoms systems.
• Knowledge of offshore facilities and structures, onshore facilities, or yard operations as applicable to a project scope.
• Knowledge of execution methods and risks associated with sour gas and LNG production facilities.
• Experience with Oil & Gas companies, Contractors, or Service Companies.
• Expert in reading P&IDs, Datasheets, General Arrangement drawings and procedures.
• Knowledge in projects execution, engineering, operations, precommissioning, commissioning and systems completion.
• Knowledge in compliance with contract requirements including codes and standards, and contract technical specification compliance.
• Experience with vendors operating in the LNG industry, such as compressors, power generation, control systems, topsides, etc.
• Experience working in large scale operating organizations in Operations, Projects, Subsurface, etc.
• Experience in start-up support to Operation.

Technical And Business Skills

• Strong organizational, leadership, coordination, planning, interface and technical judgment skills.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
• Able to identify and analyse complex issues and provide recommendations. Prepare contingency plans for unexpected scope changes (pro-active, forward-looking)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to read, write, and speak fluent English, with strong teamwork facilitation, with the ability to communicate and interact at all levels of the organization.
• Strongly Client focused with strong problem-solving skills.
• Execute work in full compliance with Qatar Energy LNG Standards of Business Conduct and Qatar Energy LNG Project Management
• System.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs, advanced computer literacy.
• Knowledge of worldwide vendors and contractors.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Willing and able to travel as required.