Commissioning Manager

Job Summary

The Manager, Commissioning Services will be primarily responsible for planning and overseeing the execution of all commissioning services including pre-commissioning, commissioning and performance testing activities for liquefied hydrocarbon facilities and other types of facilities whether designed and constructed by Matrix or others.  These projects could consist of cryogenic tanks, turnkey cryogenic facilities, or Thermal vacuum chambers.  The Manager, Commissioning Services will be responsible for all start-up operations including reviewing project designs and recommending design changes to ensure safe and operable project(s).

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Builds project teams in support of start-up and commissioning activities, using both internal and external resources.
• Supervises all commissioning staff including interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, and terminating subordinate personnel.
• Establishes department and individual goals/objectives and directs, and actively participates as necessary, subordinate personnel in achievement of responsibilities and objectives.  
• Ensure processes and procedures meet or exceed industry standards, recommending policy and procedural changes as needed.  
• Participates in certain key design activities such as P&ID reviews and 3D model reviews to provide input from a pre-commissioning and commissioning perspective.
• Develops detailed plans and schedules for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, and ties such into the detailed construction schedule.
• Organizes and leads, in compliance with company procedures, the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities that are occurring.
• Develops commissioning and support team personnel on-site throughout pre-commissioning and commissioning phases for projects.
• Prepares a Lock Out, Tagout System procedures for use during the pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Oversees the generation and compilation of the documentation (signoff sheet) required to document pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Supports the Construction Manager in the preparation of final handover documentation packages and in the execution of safety and turnover review meetings with pre-commissioning and commissioning content. 
• Schedules and coordinates, in concert with ongoing construction and pre-commissioning activities, all equipment suppliers’ or other third-party service technician work and visits. 
• Coordinates owner involvement in pre-commissioning and commissioning as per company standards and per the owner’s contractual rights and obligations.
• Schedules and coordinates all first fill activities, as relevant for the facility.
• Develops a detailed plan and schedule for the execution of performance test activities and develops associated test procedures.
• Organizes and leads the performance tests at the jobsite.  Oversees the generation of the performance test reports and any other documentation required to document the successful completion of the performance tests.
• Develops estimates for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and performance testing activities.
• Reviews and provides input for proposal development and project engineering tasks in support of current projects.
• Travels to meetings with customers and vendors as required.
• Works on special projects and performs other related duties, as directed.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology; or equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of degree.
• 10 years of experience in heavy industrial construction, including 7 years of experience leading pre-commissioning, commissioning, and performance testing activities.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of industrial construction as it pertains to the petrochemical, gas, or aerospace industries.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple activities at one time.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and MS Word, are preferred.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed or required.

Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for a performance or safety bonus program.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization. 

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.