COMMISSIONING AND START UP SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Published
August 31, 2026
Location
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria
Category
Others  
Job Type
Job Nature
STANDARD
Date of Expiry
10th SEPTEMBER 2026

Description

MAIN FUNCTIONS

To lead the field activities, within the shift, in the execution of the Integrated Operations,
Commissioning and Start up plans, by ensuring the completion, commissioning start-up of the plant
(Train 7 Project Scope) are carried out in a safe and efficient manner as per procedures and as directed
by commissioning a startup lead.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Lead the Operators in the daily commissioning and start up activities to ensure that safe working
conditions are maintained at all times and work progress are maintained as per project schedule.
2. Lead the team (Principal/Senior Operators, Operators) in the regular work down of
process/utility lines, installation, tie-in etc. to ensure that plant is built as per design, to the right
quality and to ensure operability.
3. Act as a signatory (at Shift Supervisor/AGST level) to the Commissioning and Start up Permit
to Work (PTW) system, prepare and issue PTW to the Maintenance/Contractors team for
effective control, authorization and safe work execution.
4. Work with the Contractor/Vendor personnel and provide close involvement and oversight on the
plant completion, integrity checks and commissioning activities to ensure flawless and safe
execution.
5. Supervise project execution/tie-in in the Brownfield environment to ensure that plant project are
implemented as per design, properly commissioned with as built document draft available in the
shift without any information gap within the shift with regard to the new change.
6. Participate in the development of the commissioning, startup, and shutdown plans and their
execution as assigned by the Commissioning Shift Superintendent for effectiveness in plan implementation
7. Participate in the development and review of operations/commissioning, startup, and shutdown
procedures for Train 7 project scope, capturing lessons learned, and enabling continuous improvement in performance.
8. Support the asset shift team in carrying out operational activities during periods of low CSU activities in order to balance the existing workload across the shift and to maintain efficient plant operation.

Job Requirement

JOB REQUIREMENTS

A Higher National Diploma or University degree in chemical engineering or other engineering/science discipline. Experience:
A minimum of 10 years working experience in LNG Plant Operations with at least 6 years experience in Plant Operations as Principal Operator or at Supervisory Level.
• Experience with Commissioning and Start up of LNG facility is considered a qualifying advantage
• Experience in providing CSU related design input and working in an EPC or a plant environment considered an advantage
• Working experience on part of, or the entire, ORP Project life cycle (from conceptual design through to final commissioning and handover) and/or in the front-line Oil and Gas production operations is desirable
• Experience with Management of change processes, Operations Integrity / Process Safety Management processes

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
• Lead HSSE Risk Management – Knowledge
• Prepare HSSE Risk Management – Knowledge
• Apply HSSE Risk Management – Skill
• Permit to Work Supervisory AGST certification
• Strong supervisory/leadership skill of leading multi-discipline teams, effective at staff engagement
• Proven record on safe production and / or commissioning and start-up particularly Train process / utility areas
• Strong team player, willing to overcome differences and collaborate with multiple disciplines
• Has proven hands on coaching skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-national, multi-cultural environment
• Communicates effectively and clearly in English language
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
Major Challenges:
Other Responsibilities:
1. Develop and review commissioning and start up procedures using existing procedures as a
guide to capture plant changes and improvements.
3. Emergency response competency as First Intervention Team (FIT) leader in the assigned area.
4. Staff Development by coaching , mentoring,
5. Support the SSI in the implementation of the emergency response plan and Procedure on shift

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