Commissioning & Start up Lead

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership for the site commissioning team
• Develop and implement the Commissioning Execution Plan, including scheduling and resource mobilization
• Lead end-to-end commissioning of SMR units, including reformer furnaces, shift converters, and PSA systems
• Enforce rigorous safety protocols including Permit-to-Work, LOTO, and HAZOP/HAZID compliance
• Manage pre-commissioning activities such as mechanical completion walkdowns, leak testing, and loop checks
• Direct the first-time introduction of feedstocks and manage the ramp-up process
• Ensure all commissioning documentation and handover dossiers are accurate and complete
• Act as the primary liaison between project engineering, EPC contractors, and the operations team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering
• Minimum of 10+ years in the oil, gas, or chemical industry
• At least 5 years in a lead capacity for commissioning and startup of SMR Hydrogen plants
• Deep understanding of SMR process chemistry and high-temperature furnace operations
• Expertise in hydrogen safety and high-pressure gas systems
• Proficiency in interpreting P&IDs, control logic, and loop diagrams
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary site teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrolysis or carbon capture integration
• Project Management (PMP) certification
• Relevant industry health and safety certifications
• Experience in both greenfield and brownfield project environments

About the Company

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