Job Description

Job Overview:

The Manager Commissioning manages professional employees and supervisors and is accountable for the performance and results of the Commissioning group. The role will address resource and operational challenges by appropriately adapting departmental plans and priorities.



Lutech Resources has over 25 years' experience providing tailor made recruitment and integrated resource management to leading Engineering, Energy and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. We set ourselves apart from others in the industry by building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates based on a mutual understanding of their targeted industry and a passion for excellence. With every engagement, our goal is to quickly place qualified talent with the best suited employer. We have a genuine understanding of candidates and clients' needs. Along with a dynamic and effective service, we strive for positive outcomes for everyone, every time.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Manage a generally homogeneous team; adapt plans and priorities to meet production and/or operational challenges Manage professional employees in the department to success by coaching, reward, and recognition Accountable for the performance and results of a team within its discipline Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges Decision is guided by policies, procedures, and business plan; receive guidance from manager Assign staffing for the departmental positions on projects and proposals Responsible for administrative and technical management of the Commissioning Department Identify performance gaps and corrects including systems, equipment, and people resources Provide leadership and instruction to their employees Ensure work is being coordinated between the other disciplines, offices, fabrication, and construction to meet project requirements Manage the technical execution to support the business considerations established for the project Responsible for the administration and technical management of the department Execute annual appraisals of the employees Execute performance appraisals of agency personnel Collect/identify training requests/needs, review for justification, and facilitate implementation Provide regular performance feedback to the employees in the department Implement communication plan Support recruitment activities for the department Assure good team spirit in the department Identify high potentials and support the effort of providing them with suitable career opportunities Propose salary increases upon request of company management Support the execution plan preparation of every project Assign resources to projects and proposals Stay up-to-date with the status of all projects through the Lead Engineers Ensure execution of PEA reviews and IDRs on projects Resolve findings and corrective actions as required Lead improvement initiatives within the department Support proposals as required Prepare or approve man-hours estimates Ensure the MPS system is kept up to date Establish a budget and salary plan for the department Identify and recruit staff for departmental positions Maintain staffing levels appropriate to the projected workload Provide leadership and training for the professional development of staff Responsible for the integrity of the work produced Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams
Reports to:


Project: Project Manager/Project Director


Functional: VP/Director Engineering


Liaise with: Discipline Lead Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Project Controls,


Construction/Fabrication team, Quality, HSSE, and Client designated representatives as required


Supervises: Commissioning Engineers, Completions Specialists, Operation & Maintenance specialists, Designers, and support


personnel within the function group

Essential Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Engineering 15+ years of experience and proven leadership experience in oil and gas with major contractor or consultant Significant role in at least three (3) major projects in the oil and gas or chemical process industry demonstrating technical broad knowledge of commissioning and start-up Must have effective communication skills, able to establish confident relationships with discipline managers, technical engineers, and non-engineers. Presentation skills are required Good working knowledge of English, both oral and written Must have excellent computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and other engineering software programs Must have excellent organizational skills and be adaptable to the needs of various discipline groups Proficiency in English, Multi-Language skills a plus The reassignment to other McDermott offices
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