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Job Title:   Commissioning HVAC Superintendent

Organisation: McDermott

Duty Station: Buliisa, Uganda

About US:

McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world.

Job Summary:   Reports to the Commissioning Manager and assist planning and execution of a safe and efficient Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up and Performance Testing of the facility to achieve the plant’s production and performance objectives and McDermott’s contractual objectives.

• Leads the coordination and implementation of all HVAC commissioning requirements on the project. Responsible for the execution of the plant HVAC pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in accordance with the Commissioning Execution Plan.
• Development of programs, procedures, and activities necessary for the safe and efficient commissioning, repair, and maintenance of all plant HVAC equipment on the Central Processing Facility in Uganda, Africa.
• Knowledge of OPERCOM and ICAPS on a large oil & gas project is a plus.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within the Project team and with Client to maintain positive relationships.
• Manage the testing of the HVAC Major Equipment Packages items provided for project facility buildings.
• Oversee the Building HVAC pre-commissioning and commissioning activities conducted by the Building subcontractor.
• Oversee the HVAC pre-commissioning and commissioning activities conducted by the Rotating Machinery Vendor where enclosed rooms are installed.
• Responsible for the review & approval of pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures and testing programs for HVAC equipment and systems.
• Responsible for liaison with equipment manufacturers and suppliers for HVAC pre-commissioning, commissioning and repairs procedures for HVAC equipment / packages as required.
• Witness hydrostatic test, performance test, and noise test of each HVAC package.
• Review and test the interfaces with Building Fire & Gas system and Black Start.
• Develops work plans for execution of HVAC pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in conjunction with the assigned sub-contractors.
• Develops Safe Work Practice Procedures for all HVAC maintenance activities.
• Provides HVAC input to the Commissioning Schedule.
• Provides HVAC input to scope of work subcontracted packages as required.
• Provides HVAC input for Spares, Consumables and Tools.
• Liaise with the Systems Completion Manager for systemisation of drawings and validation of the HVAC data in the completions database.
• Review the HVAC content of the pre-commissioning and commissioning dossiers in accordance with project requirements.
• Plan daily activities based on schedule requirements, procedures, and available work fronts.
• Coordinate the issue of PTW and job safety analysis.
• Work with Vendors and assist in vendor coordination for SAT’s and initial start-up.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Have pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up experience as a HVAC lead or equivalent, on at least 3 major EPC projects in the oil and gas industry.
• 5+ years’ previous experience with HVAC equipment packages in the oil & gas industry.
• Experience of AHU’s, FCU’s chilled water and direct expansion, Chilled Water units, Fan Packages, Fume Cupboards, and HVAC Control Panels.
• Experience of HVAC design software packages.
• Familiar with codes and standards of ASHRAE, DW, EN, & ISO.
• Possess an engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrates a broad technical knowledge of construction and completion activities.
• Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers.
• Must have strong English communications skills, both oral and written. Second language is a plus.
• Must have excellent computer software skills in MS Office suite as a minimum, with exposure to Navisworks and modelling packages.
• Must have good Presentation skills for meetings with Engineering and Client.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and be adaptable to various needs of various discipline groups.
• Understanding of Static Equipment and Piping systems for development of test packs.

How to Apply:

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