Commissioning & Startup Engineer

Our client, a globally recognized brand, specializes in designing and manufacturing highly engineered gas processing equipment. With over 100 years of history, they have been at the forefront of pioneering heat transfer solutions for cryogenic liquefaction. Their products are essential for handling gasses and turning them into useful forms. Additionally, their distribution and storage solutions are essential for delivering across various industrial applications and energy sectors.

Position Responsibilities :

The Commissioning & Startup (CSU) Engineer will play a key role in the safe and efficient handover of complex cryogenic facilitiesincluding LNG systems, Gas Processing Units, Air Separation Units, Liquid Hydrogen Plants, and similar facilitiesto end clients. This role involves extensive global travel, including offshore assignments, and is best suited for candidates who bring a strong safety mindset without overcomplicating or delaying operational goals.

• Lead commissioning and startup of cryogenic facilities, ensuring safe operations and performance targets are achieved.
• Perform detailed P&ID walkdowns and generate punch lists to resolve plant discrepancies.
• Execute machinery field run tests with vendors, validating machinery controls and protection systems.
• Oversee control loop checks, ensuring proper function of alarms, shutdowns, valve operations, and compliance with Control Narratives and Cause & Effect Matrices.
• Tune PID loops using Ziegler-Nichols or similar methodologies.
• Manage cooldown and startup of cryogenic systems, using techniques such as Joule-Thomson (JT) effect, expanders, and various heat exchanger types (BAHX, CWHE, PFHE).
• Start up compressors, gradually shifting from recycle mode to normal operation.
• Dry out, derime, and defrost cryogenic systems in preparation for startup.
• Develop operating manuals and startup procedures based on engineering designs.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and contribute commissioning feedback during early project phases.
• Conduct training sessions for operators both before and after commissioning.
• Perform site inspections and document lessons learned for future improvements.

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Travel Requirements :

Reasons to Apply :

The pay range for this role is :

130,000 - 165,000 USD per year(Hybrid (The Woodlands, Texas, US))

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