Company Description
The Start-up & Transition Senior Engineer supports the Start-up & Transition Manager throughout the pre‑handover and post‑handover phases of LNG Train delivery.
Before Handover: the role ensures that the EPC Contractor complies with contractual obligations and that the LNG Trains have reached handover readiness.
After Handover: the role leads start-up (SU) activities for the company, provides technical expertise, and supports performance testing and early operations of the LNG Trains.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
HSE Responsibilities
- Adhere to all HSE policies, compliance rules, confidentiality standards, and operational procedures.
- Provide leadership in implementing health, safety, and environmental management systems.
- Identify HS&E hazards, assess and control risks, and drive continuous improvement.
- Report accidents, incidents, and near-misses according to procedures.
- Support and improve the ISO 14001 environmental management system.
- Attend mandatory HSE training.
Responsibilities Before Handover
- Develop subsystem start-up sequences.
- Participate in preparation and execution (witnessing) of critical commissioning activities.
- Review and comment on the Red Spade Register.
- Verify EPC Contractor compliance with contractual obligations and handover readiness.
- Coordinate multi‑discipline reviews of:
- Commissioning completion dossiers
- RFSU dossiers
- Outstanding RFSU punch lists
- Key as-built documents (PFDs, P&IDs, ESD logic diagrams, F&G matrix, etc.)
- Operating manuals (including vendor manuals)
- Operating and start-up procedures
- Participate in reviewing and developing start-up procedures, including modifications required to align with company standards.
- Develop and validate start-up procedures using the OTS (Operator Training Simulator).
- Participate in RFSU walk-downs with the EPC Contractor.
- Witness ESD/EDP/F&G cause-and-effect testing.
- Define the vendor mobilization plan for the post-handover period.
Responsibilities After Handover
- Lead LNG Train start-up activities in close collaboration with Production teams.
- Participate in daily SIMOPS meetings with Contractor/Company teams.
- Revise vendor mobilization plans based on start-up findings.
- Ensure the EPC Contractor mobilizes vendors according to the approved plan.
- Ensure accurate vendor reporting (daily reports, diagnostics, recommendations).
- Assist in the execution of performance tests and review final reports issued by the EPC Contractor.
- Recommend updates to operational procedures and process improvements based on plant performance.
- Support operations personnel in troubleshooting technical issues and in capital project engineering for plant modifications.
- Assist with planning short-duration shutdowns triggered by major technical issues.
- Support preparation of warranty claims by providing technical input.
Qualifications
Technical Requirements
- Excellent knowledge of LNG processes and start-up operations.
- Strong understanding of HSE and environmental management systems.
- Excellent knowledge of the permit-to-work (PTW) system used in the oil & gas sector.
- Proficiency with common computer applications (Windows, Office).
- Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken.
Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree in Applied Science, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in start-up and operations of LNG production plants (not LNG terminals).
Additional Information
- Starting date : September 2026
- Duration : 2 years in Milan (resident), then 2 years in Mozambique in rotation
