Prod SU Senior Engineer LNG Trains 1
Working Location
Milan, Italy
Contract Type
Residential position
Annually Renewable Contract
About the Opportunity
We are seeking two Start-up & Transition Senior Engineers to join the Operations / Production team of a large-scale greenfield LNG development comprising two liquefaction trains. Reporting to the Start-up & Transition Manager, you will play a central role in bringing the LNG Trains from mechanical completion through handover, start-up, performance testing and early operations.
Purpose of the Role
- Before Handover: Verify that the EPC Contractor complies with contractual obligations and that the LNG Trains facilities have reached handover readiness.
- After Handover: Lead the start-up of the LNG Trains on behalf of the Operator, provide technical expertise, and take part in the performance tests and early operations.
Key Responsibilities
Before Handover
- Develop the subsystems start-up sequence.
- Take part in the preparation and witnessing of critical commissioning activities.
- Review and comment the Red Spade register.
- Verify handover readiness by coordinating discipline reviews of key deliverables: commissioning completion and RFSU dossiers, outstanding punch lists at RFSU, key as-built documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, ESD logic diagrams, F&G matrix), operating manuals (including vendors) and operating procedures.
- Participate in the review and development of start-up procedures, ensuring alignment with Operator standards.
- Develop and validate start-up procedures with the Operator Training Simulator (OTS).
- Take part in RFSU walk-downs with the EPC Contractor.
- Witness ESD / EDP / F&G cause & effect tests.
- Define the Vendors mobilization plan applicable during the post-handover period.
After Handover
- Lead the start-up of the LNG Trains in close cooperation with Production staff.
- Attend daily SIMOPS coordination meetings.
- Propose and manage revisions of the Vendors mobilization plan based on technical issues encountered during start-up, and ensure vendors are mobilized and reporting accordingly.
- Assist and coordinate the execution of the Performance Tests, including review of the final test reports.
- Propose improvements to operational procedures and processes based on observed facility performance.
- Support Operations staff in troubleshooting and in engineering studies for plant modifications.
- Assist in the preparation of short-duration planned shutdowns and of warranty claims (technical input).
Your Profile
We are specifically looking for candidates who have held a similar scope on large-scale LNG projects-even where the job title was different. Relevant previous titles include (non-exhaustive):
- Production Train LNG Superintendent
- LNG Process Engineer
- Start-Up Superintendent
- Start-Up Process Engineer
- Shift Superintendent
- LNG Production Engineer
- LNG SU Leader
If your experience covers LNG train start-up, commissioning-to-operations transition, or early LNG operations under any of these (or similar) titles, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Education: Master's degree (or higher) in Applied Science, Chemical Engineering or equivalent to international standard.
- Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience in start-up and operations of LNG production plants.
- Excellent knowledge of LNG plant processes and start-up operations.
- Excellent knowledge of HSE and Environmental Management Systems (incl. ISO 14001).
- Excellent knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW) systems in the Oil & Gas industry.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
HSE Commitment
The successful candidate will demonstrate visible HSE leadership: identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks, reporting all incidents and near misses, and contributing to continual HSE improvement in line with Operator policies and ISO 14001 requirements.
10 Essential Technical Requirements
- LNG start-up & operations track record - Minimum 15 years in start-up and operations of baseload LNG production plants, with at least one greenfield LNG train brought from RFSU through start-up to stable operations (similar major LNG project-type scope is the reference benchmark).
- LNG process expertise - In-depth knowledge of large-scale liquefaction technology (e.g. APCI C3/MR or equivalent), cryogenics, refrigeration loops, fractionation, flare/BOG systems and associated utilities, with strong troubleshooting capability.
- Start-up sequences & procedures - Proven ability to develop subsystem start-up sequences and to write, review and validate start-up procedures, including validation on an Operator Training Simulator (OTS).
- Handover readiness verification - Experience verifying EPC contractor deliverables at handover: commissioning completion and RFSU dossiers, punch list management at RFSU, and key as-builts (PFDs, P&IDs, ESD logic diagrams, F&G matrix).
- Critical commissioning witnessing - Hands-on participation in and witnessing of critical commissioning activities, RFSU walk-downs, and ESD / EDP / F&G cause & effect testing.
- Performance tests - Direct experience in the preparation, execution and evaluation of LNG train performance tests, including critical review of contractor final test reports.
- Vendor mobilization management - Experience defining, revising and enforcing vendor mobilization plans during start-up and early operations, including oversight of vendor daily reporting and diagnostic recommendations.
- PTW & SIMOPS - Excellent command of Permit to Work systems and SIMOPS coordination in live Oil & Gas operating environments, including daily contractor/company interface meetings.
- HSE & environmental systems - Strong working knowledge of HSE Management Systems and ISO 14001 environmental requirements, with demonstrated safety leadership during commissioning-to-operations transition phases.
- Education, language & site adaptability - Master's degree in chemical engineering / applied science (or equivalent), excellent written and spoken English, and proven ability to work on remote, rotational, multicultural greenfield sites.