Pre-Commissioning Project Supervisor

Pre-Commissioning Project Supervisor

Reports To: Operations Manager

Summary:

The Pre-Commissioning Project Supervisor at Pipe Services International (PSI) is responsible for leading and overseeing pre-commissioning activities for refinery, petrochemical, and power plant projects. This role ensures that all pre-commissioning operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and PSI’s operational procedures. The Pre-Commissioning Project Supervisor plays a key role in coordinating technical execution, resource management, and quality assurance to support the successful transition from construction to start-up.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee pre-commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with project scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Supervise on-site teams performing pre-commissioning services such as steam blows, chemical cleaning, oil flushing, and integrity testing.
• Conduct site assessments and equipment inspections to verify system readiness and compliance with industry regulations.
• Develop and review pre-commissioning procedures, method statements, and risk assessments to ensure safe and effective execution.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and PSI’s engineering team to resolve technical issues and align expectations.
• Monitor and document field activities, test results, and operational data, ensuring accurate reporting and record-keeping.
• Ensure adherence to PSI’s safety policies and procedures, promoting a strong safety culture among project teams.
• Provide technical leadership and training to on-site personnel to enhance efficiency and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with PSI’s operations, engineering, and business development teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in refinery, petrochemical, or power plant pre-commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of pre-commissioning techniques, including steam blowing, chemical cleaning, hydrotesting, and oil flushing.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as ASME, API, and OSHA.
• Experience in conducting integrity tests and system inspections to verify operational readiness.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse project teams.
• Ability to lead and mentor field technicians and ensure project success.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment assessment, background check, physical examination, and drug screening.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a passport or the ability to quickly obtain one for international travel.

Contribution to PSI’s Success:

The Pre-Commissioning Project Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring that PSI’s projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards. Success in this role is measured by project completion timelines, budget adherence, client satisfaction, and operational excellence.