Commissioning Mananger-drillship

Performs the essential commissioning management job duties and functions of a drillship new build with the overall objective of defining and establishing a pre-commissioning / commissioning/trails and handover execution framework on the project(s) and ensuring the safety, quality, value, timeliness, of the assigned project(s).

This includes developing, managing, and executing all commissioning and related activities conformance with company policies and procedures, contracts, plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates. This role directs staff in various functions necessary in their roles to meet or exceed all project commissioning objectives. It requires authoritative knowledge and extensive technical & operational background, a holistic grasp of complex situations with the ability to move between intuitive and analytical approaches with ease and see the overall picture and alternative approaches.

Job Responsibilities:

- Manage & supervise the commissioning of various systems including MV Electrical Systems, Closed Bus Systems; Generator Engines, Thrusters, and large Machinery Systems; Mechanical and Piping Systems; Integrated Automation Systems; Safety and Fire Systems; Dynamic Positioning, Control & Reference Systems; Offshore Crane Ancillary Utilities; Pipe Handling and Pipe Tensioning System; Position Mooring Systems; Active Heave Compensation, etc.
- Responsible for functionally developing, managing, and delivering the means and methods of the commissioning execution strategy, schedule, and cost.
- Lead & direct all commissioning activity for a project including the lead staff position responsible for and overseeing all commissioning activities at the site.
- Ensures best practices by developing and implementing turnover, pre-commissioning, commissioning, preservation, and maintenance processes and systems considering and including contractual requirements, project and construction schedule, reliability, maintenance, materials management, and change management.
- Establishes system boundaries, scopes of work, and turnover/commissioning execution plans.
- Communicates turnover/commissioning roles and scope for members of design and construction teams; understands the commissioning test plans/protocols, and coordinates and/or attends design, construction, and operability reviews.
- Provide input on as-built drawing preparation and fleet management documentation

Qualifications:

- Minimum 20 years experience as Commissioning Manager within an oil operator and/or drilling contractor
- Have worked in similar roles in heavy lift & drillship vessels.
- Experience in developing and implementing detailed commissioning execution plans and schedules using modular fabrication and skid-built construction techniques
- Functional knowledge of pre-commissioning, turnover, commissioning, operations, and maintenance technology
- Willingness and ability to travel on short notice both internationally and domestically and to accept short
- and long-term assignments.
- Experience in project risk review and follow-up for mitigation planning and execution
- Demonstrated leadership skills necessary to achieve business and project results.
- Good leadership, planning, organizing, and interpersonal skills.