Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
G-Tech International
Total years of experience :14 years, 10 Months
Reduced project downtime by promptly identifying and troubleshooting issues in mechanical systems
• Streamlined project execution through diligent planning, scheduling, and resource allocation efforts
• Assisted project managers in development and execution of comprehensive risk mitigation plans, ensuring potential issues were proactively addressed before becoming critical concerns
• Validated system designs with rigorous testing protocols to confirm adherence to project specifications and client requirements
• Optimized system performance with comprehensive inspections, maintenance, and repairs
• Maintained strong relationships with clients through transparent communication strategies that ensured expectations were met or exceeded consistently
Supervised subcontractors in conducting pigging and swabbing for sub- sea pipelines including bi-directional pigging, brush pigging, intelligent pigging with the MFL (Magnetic Flux Leakage)tool, and soft pigging. Additionally dried out the entire systems and preserved them with nitrogen within the specified target.
• Collaborated with clients to develop commissioning plans, coordinate schedules, system completion processes and associated phases, such as technical and contractual certificate walk-downs, PSSR procedures etc.
• Assisted vendors in troubleshooting belt conveyors and performed run tests with client.
• Conducted MRT of pumps and compressors according to project standards.
• Performed fire water flushing, leak tests, sprinkler and foam test and interfaced with multiple firms to coordinate activities.
• Supported completion team in creating PSSR check sheets and categorizing punch list items based on process requirements and ensuring timely completion.
• Ensured mechanical systems were installed and commissioned in accordance with project requirements.
• Performed SAT on mechanical systems to ensure to met operational performance criteria.
• Reviewed technical documents such as drawings, specifications, data
sheets, and operational manuals.
• Improved client satisfaction through timely completion of projects and
effective communication on progress
• Optimized system performance with comprehensive inspections,
maintenance, and repairs
Prepared method statements and risk assessments for mechanical commissioning and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with safety procedures and policies.
• Managed a team of technicians to test and troubleshoot equipment, overseeing air blowing, water flushing, steam blowing, internal vessel inspection, final box up, and system leak test activities. Coordinated with clients for inspection and maintenance activities.
• Commissioned and maintained static equipment such as media filters and gas flotation units, verifying internal conditions and replacing distribution screens and cathodic protection.
• Conducted lube oil flushing for high-pressure booster pumps and air compressors and carried out inspections with clients.
• Commissioned treated effluent water injection through manifold and injection wells for maintaining the well pressure.
• Prepared and executed preservation of pipelines and vessels using nitrogen.
• Led a team of 20+ workers to install piping and special mechanical components and maintain the system for RFSU (Ready for Startup)
• Supervise construction craft labor and collaborate with client on-site personnel and supplier service representatives involved in construction and commissioning activities.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning of Sea water treatment unit included hypo chloride package and chemical injection (Coagulant Antiscalants and Biocides).
• Perform comprehensive inspections and documentation to ensure quality control and adherence to project specifications.
• Guide subcontractor personnel and assist in preparing tools, temporary piping spools, and consumables required for commissioning activities. Support the piping construction team to achieve mechanical completion.
• Assist vendors with the shoot-out of a mixed fuel boiler including boil-out with boiler feed water, refractory dry-out test, passivation, and firing using
natural gas as pilot fuel.
• Provide operation support for centrifugal cooling water pumps and fire
water pumps.
• Assist field operator with the startup of air compressors and nitrogen
compressors. Participate in the commissioning and firing of wet flare and dry flare stages.
• Ensure that all work is completed according to the client’s specifications and drawings before proceeding with inspection activities.
• Conduct inspections on piping, valves, and other special components involved in the process lines to ensure proper materials and orientation.
• Perform preservation activities for piping and static equipment using either nitrogen or dry air as per the client’s requirements and maintain a proper logbook.
• Prepare inspection release reports and provide commissioning support for NGL (Natural Gas Liquefaction) and AGR (Acid Gas Removal) units.
• Assist vendors in loading catalysts in SRU (Sulfur Recovery Unit) and conducting refractory dry-out using electrical sources.
• Resolve punch list and NCR issues with the contractor and client.
