Commissioning SME (Mechanical)

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

Our Project team are currently seeking a Commissioning SME (Mechanical) to join the team. The SME will serve as the technical authority leading the commissioning, startup, and operation of Mechanical systems Offshore. This position will be based in our St. John's office with periodic business trips to Ingleside, TX and transition Offshore Newfoundland for the completion of project scope.

• Coordinate and supervise activities associated with commissioning and start up planning and execution activities of the program development.
• Actively participate in safety reviews, HAZOP, JHA, FLRA, and pre-startup safety checks to verify the integrity and safety of systems.
• Ensure static and rotating mechanical systems are installed, commissioned, and operational per design and safety standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including construction, engineering, operations, other discipline SMEs, and HSE, to deliver high-quality, safe, and timely commissioning processes.
• Work collaboratively with the Commissioning Manager and client to ensure all necessary commissioning and start up activities are planned and executed in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner.
• Assuring that the project scope is divided up into systems that are defined in a manner that will support ease of commissioning.
• Assure that the System Pre-commissioning and/or Commissioning Procedures are developed, approved, and finalized per the planning schedule and include the appropriate content and detail to assure safe and thorough execution.
• Lead the technical Writers and manage the flow of information to the team and / or Telecom Integrator to enable them to prepare Layouts, Cable Block diagrams, Termination diagrams, Loop Diagrams, Cable list, etc.
• Ensure the Commissioning execution plan includes the materials, special tools, and vendor support for a safe and efficient execution.
• Ensure the commissioning staffing plan has the correct number of resources with the appropriate skills to execute the commissioning work.
• Development, tracking, and adjusting commissioning execution schedule for the discipline.
• Working with engineering and operations department to promptly find the preferred alternative for alleviating issues discovered during commissioning.
• Lead the on-site pre-commissioning and/or commissioning activities, including resource management, schedule coordination, materials/tools/vendor support, system/equipment troubleshooting, and adjusting plan due to resource issues.
• Lead commissioning meetings, providing clear updates on progress, troubleshooting, and key milestones.
• Assisting in the development of commissioning spare parts listing and quantities.
• Managing an effective team environment to assure that the commissioning wo

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology diploma and a minimum 10 years of experience in leadership positions or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Commissioning experience in an offshore/onshore industrial facility required.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, make sound decisions, and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards, commissioning best practices, and relevant industry regulations.
• Able to develop a project specific system design with all associated documentation.
• Strong decision-making abilities. Well-developed computer skills in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, procedures, and schedules for mechanical systems, including utilities, process, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection equipment.
• Provide expert-level support for the installation, calibration, and optimization of mechanical systems such as pumps, compressors, chillers, boilers, piping networks, and rotating equipment
• Expertise in mechanical systems such as HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and rotating equipment.
• Proficiency with commissioning and testing tools, such as flow meters, pressure gauges, vibration analyzers, and thermal imaging equipment.
• Successful completion of an offshore medical and regulatory training required for Offshore Newfoundland.

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthy work-life balance
• Social and team-building events
• Dynamic project and team environment 

Consistent with the Atlantic Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically, and Canadians generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for training and employment. For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment and background screening will be required. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.