McDermott Commissioning Telecommunication Superintendent Jobs in Uganda
Job Overview:
Reports to the Commissioning Manager and assist planning and execution of a safe and efficient Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up and Performance Testing of the facility to achieve the plant’s production and performance objectives and McDermott’s contractual objectives.
Leads the coordination and implementation of all telecommunication commissioning requirements on the project. Responsible for the execution of the plant telecom pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in accordance with the Commissioning Execution Plan.
Development of programs, procedures and activities necessary for the safe and efficient commissioning, repair, and maintenance of all plant telecom equipment on a Central Processing Facility in Africa.
Knowledge of OPERCOM and ICAPS on a large oil & gas project is a plus.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively within the Project team and with Client to maintain positive relationships.
• Responsible for executing the Telecoms Integration Strategy with the Telecoms Integrator for the facility.
• Manage commissioning activities on telecom systems and equipment packages for test runs and performance tests within his area of responsibility.
• Oversee pre-commissioning activities including pre-energization checks for telecom equipment within his area of responsibility, and repair and refurbishment of telecom equipment during commissioning and operations as required.
• Responsible for developing and implementing a telecom loop testing program for the facility.
• Responsible for the population and content of the telecom loop folders.
• Responsible for the development of pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures and testing programs for telecom equipment and systems.
• Responsible for liaison with equipment manufacturers and suppliers for telecom pre-commissioning, commissioning and repairs procedures for telecom equipment / packages as required.
• Develops work plans for execution of telecom pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Develops Safe Work Practice Procedures for all telecom maintenance activities.
• Provides telecom input to the Commissioning Schedule.
• Provides telecom input to scope of work subcontracted packages as required.
• Provides telecom input for Spares, Consumables and Tools.
• Liaise with the Systems Completion Manager for systemisation of telecom loop packs and
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