South Utilities Commissioning Superintendant
Job Overview
Role Overview:
The South Utilities Commissioning Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the precommissioning
and commissioning of the Process / Mechanical systems and equipment within
the South Utilities Area. This role focuses on ensuring that all process / mechanical systems are
installed, tested, and certified according to design specifications, Contract, procedures, and
operational requirements, contributing to the safe and e$icient operation of the Facility.
This position reports to the Project Commissioning Manager.
Responsibilities:
• Commissioning Planning
o Develop comprehensive pre-commissioning plans, and procedures for process/
mechanical systems, outlining objectives, and schedules for testing and
validation.
o Collaborate with project engineers and other Commissioning disciplines to
ensure that the pre-commissioning activities are integrated into the overall
project schedule.
o Review Vendors procedures and Sub-contractors Method Statements.
• Testing and Verification:
o Supervise Vendors and Subcontractor’ testing of process / mechanical systems,
including its instrumentation and controls, interfaces, interlocks, loop checks
and safety devices.
o Supervise integration tests to ensure that systems operate correctly and safely.
o Drive Mechanical Completion on system and sub-system basis as required by
the Project Schedule
• Test Procedure Development:
o Create and / or review commissioning test procedures (CTPs) for Process /
Mechanical systems, ensuring they are detailed and comply with Contract, and
industry standards.
o Ensure that test procedures are clear and provide specific instructions for
conducting tests safely and efectively
o Determine temporary system requirements to enable pre-commissioning testing
o Prepare schedules for Vendor testing, assistance and support
o Determine plant, equipment, tools and specialist tool requirements for precommissioning
• Issue Identification and Troubleshooting:
Identify and troubleshoot issues that arise during the pre-commissioning and
commissioning process, working closely with other Site disciplines to
implement solutions.
o Document any discrepancies from design specifications in Nonconformance
Reports (NCRs) and coordinate corrective actions.
• Documentation and Reporting:
o Prepare or review detailed pre-commissioning reports summarizing testing
activities, results, and any issues encountered during the electrical
commissioning process.
o Maintain accurate records of all pre-commissioning activities, including test
results, inspection reports, punch lists, and compliance documentation.
• Collaboration and Communication:
o Work collaboratively with the Commissioning Manager, the other
Commissioning Leaders, the Subcontractors, Vendors, and other engineers to
ensure the efective execution of pre-commissioning tasks.
o Communicate test results and findings to project stakeholders, including
Commissioning Manager and clients, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Safety Compliance:
o Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations during electrical
commissioning activities.
o Ensure that all safety protocols are followed and that personnel involved in
commissioning are trained in relevant safety practices.
o Ensure that RAMS, PTW and LOTO are correctly implemented and act as
Approver of the PTW issue by Su-contractors
• Final Acceptance and Handover:
o Participate in the final acceptance process, ensuring that all systems are fully
tested, verified, and certified to meet the acceptance criteria.
o Facilitate the handover of pre-commissioned systems to the operations team,
ensuring they receive the necessary documentation.
Skills and Qualifications:
• A degree in engineering or a related field, with substantial experience in Process /
Mechanical commissioning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues
efectively.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to detail.
• Efective communication and teamwork skills for collaborating with diverse teams and
stakeholders.
• A Client oriented approach is mandatory