Commissioning Icss Superintendent 22928 Wmd
Company
Brunel
Location
Shanghai, China
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
1 hour ago
Listed via
Brunel
Location:
Shanghai, China → Singapore → Offshore
Duration:
Initial 6 Months in Shanghai, followed by assignment in Singapore and Offshore Commissioning Campaign
Start Date:
ASAP
Project Type:
FPSO
We are seeking an experienced
Commissioning ICSS Superintendent
to support the execution of a major FPSO project from the final construction and integration phase through offshore commissioning and startup. The successful candidate will lead all Integrated Control & Safety System (ICSS) commissioning activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of automation and safety systems from mechanical completion to operational handover.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all ICSS commissioning activities during yard integration, topsides completion, sail-away preparation, offshore hook-up, and startup phases.
Manage pre-commissioning, loop testing, functional testing, SAT execution, integrated system testing, and dynamic commissioning activities.
Coordinate commissioning activities associated with:
DCS (Distributed Control System)
ESD (Emergency Shutdown System)
F&G (Fire & Gas System)
HIPPS
PLC and Package Unit Interfaces
Telecom and Marine Systems Interfaces
Ensure commissioning procedures, test forms, dossiers, and handover documentation are prepared, reviewed, and executed in accordance with project requirements.
Work closely with Construction, Engineering, Mechanical Completion, Marine Operations, Vendors, and Operations teams to achieve planned milestones.
Supervise ICSS commissioning engineers, technicians, and vendor representatives.
Monitor and manage punch lists, system walkdowns, and completion activities.
Participate in commissioning planning, schedule development, and resource forecasting.
Support integration testing between automation, electrical, instrumentation, process, and marine systems.
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of control system issues during commissioning and startup.
Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, SIMOPS requirements, and offshore safety standards.
Support offshore sail-away, commissioning, startup, performance testing, and final system handover to Operations.
Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
Minimum
10 years of experience
in ICSS, Automation, Instrumentation, or Commissioning within Oil & Gas projects.
Minimum
5 years of experience
in a Commissioning Lead, Supervisor, or Superintendent role.
Proven experience on at least one FPSO, FLNG, FSRU, offshore platform, or similar floating production project.
Strong technical knowledge of:
ICSS Architecture
Yokogawa, Honeywell, Emerson, ABB, Siemens, or Schneider Systems
DCS, ESD, F&G, PLC, and SCADA systems
Industrial Networks and Communication Protocols
Cause & Effect Testing
Package Interface Management
Experience with Mechanical Completion and Commissioning Management Systems such as ICAPS, PIMS, ProCoSys, or WinPCS.
Familiarity with offshore commissioning, startup, and operational readiness processes.
Strong understanding of international standards and industry practices applicable to offshore Oil & Gas projects.
Previous experience working within shipyards, module integration facilities, and offshore environments.
Fluent English communication skills.
Preferred Experience
FPSO topsides integration and commissioning experience in China shipyards.
Experience supporting vessel transit, Singapore integration activities, and offshore commissioning campaigns.
Previous involvement in startup and first oil/gas activities.
Experience managing automation vendors and multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
Commissioning Leadership
ICSS & Automation Expertise
Startup & Operational Readiness
Technical Troubleshooting
Contractor & Vendor Management
HSE Leadership
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Planning, Coordination & Reporting
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