Pre Comm Mechanical Superintendent

Pre Comm Mechanical Superintendent

Job Type:

Contract

Duration: 1 year (possibility to extension until 2029)
Location: Paris (possible transition to to Ruwais, UAE)

Join our team as a PCCSU Pre Commissioning Mechanical Superintendent, where you will play a critical leadership role supporting the Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Start-Up (PCCSU) activities of a world-class LNG EPC project. This position offers a unique opportunity to work from early preparation phases through on-site execution, contributing directly to the successful delivery and start-up of a large-scale LNG facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage the execution of mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities, ensuring alignment with project requirements, quality standards, budget and schedule.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture across all mechanical commissioning activities.
• Assess project risks and proactively report technical findings or potential safety concerns to project leadership.
• Mobilize and manage commissioning teams, including supervision of subcontractors and specialized service providers (e.g. lube oil flushing, tightening tests).
• Develop and execute detailed mechanical commissioning work scopes and procedures.
• Review and support Vendor FAT and SAT activities, attending FATs when required.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, method statements, manuals, technical instructions and Operation Test Procedures (OTPs).
• Develop and manage pre-commissioning and commissioning schedules (Level 3 & 4) in close coordination with the planning team and vendor representatives.
• Ensure availability of all temporary equipment, tools, consumables and spare parts required for mechanical PCCSU activities.
• Coordinate closely with other disciplines and packages (ICSS, telecom, utilities, vendors, construction and engineering teams) to ensure commissioning requirements are incorporated into design and execution.
• Lead the transition from Area-based completion to System-based completion, in close cooperation with Completion & Handover teams.
• Witness mechanical pre-commissioning activities performed by construction subcontractors to ensure smooth mechanical completion and handover.
• Manage all mechanical interfaces during pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up phases.
• Ensure accurate red-line and as-commissioned documentation is produced and handed over.
• Monitor progress against plan, implementing corrective actions where required to protect key contractual milestones, including RFSU (Ready for Start-Up).
• Provide technical support during start-up, particularly for large rotating equipment and LNG train start-ups.
• Support training activities for operations and maintenance teams and assist with final handover of the plant to the client.

Requirements

• Engineering degree (Master's degree preferred) with strong leadership capabilities.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning, with a strong focus on rotating equipment.
• Proven experience with large rotating machinery (compressors, pumps, turbines, etc.).
• Previous experience on LNG, gas processing, refinery or large EPC projects is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of system completion, commissioning sequencing and start-up methodologies.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in relevant tools and systems including MS Office, Power BI, Bluebeam/PDF tools, 3D model tools and Completion Management Systems (e.g. EasyPlant or equivalent).
• Practical, well-organized professional with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Prior site experience with a strong awareness of HSE risks, SIMOPS constraints and execution challenges.
• Willingness to work across Home Office and Site environments for the full duration of the project.

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