We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Commissioning and Operations Engineer to join our team for a Mini LNG plant project in Tuban, East Java. This is a critical, dual-phase role: the successful candidate will initially lead and manage all commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities for the new facility. Following successful commissioning, the individual will transition to a key operational leadership role within the plant management team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the startup of a modern LNG facility and ensure its safe, reliable, and efficient long-term operation.
Key Responsibilities – Commissioning & Start-up:- Lead Commissioning: Take ownership of the final stages of the project lifecycle, including pre-commissioning verification, functional testing, and integrated commissioning of all plant systems (e.g., gas processing, liquefaction, storage, and utility systems).
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all commissioning and startup procedures strictly adhere to established safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Vendor Management: Interface with Site team, equipment vendors, and specialists to coordinate punch list clearance, system handover, and performance guarantees.
- Team Training: Lead the training for the future operations and maintenance team on the newly installed equipment and processes.
- Performance Testing: Plan and execute plant performance guarantee tests to ensure the facility meets design specifications for capacity, efficiency, and product quality.
- Operational Leadership: Manage and direct daily plant operations, ensuring optimal production, efficiency, and utilization of resources.
- Process Optimization: Continuously monitor plant performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement strategies for process optimization, debottlenecking, and energy efficiency.
- Maintenance Interface: Collaborate closely with the maintenance department to develop and refine the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and ensure high equipment reliability and minimal downtime.
- Change Management: Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process for operational modifications and upgrades.
- Reporting: Provide detailed operational performance reports to senior management.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in the oil and gas industry, specifically involving cryogenic processes or LNG/LPG facilities.
- Commissioning Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience in leading the commissioning and startup of at least one major hydrocarbon processing plant (LNG, GTL, Refinery, or similar).
- Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of LNG liquefaction cycles (e.g., MCR, single-mixed refrigerant), gas pretreatment, cryogenic storage, and turbo-machinery (compressors, expanders).
- Safety Acumen: Strong working knowledge of relevant industry safety standards and operational best practices, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and permit-to-work systems.
- Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Must be a proactive self-starter capable of managing high-pressure situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with mini-scale LNG plants or modular facilities.
- Formal training in process safety management (PSM) and risk assessment.