Testing & Commissioning Section Head

About the Role

HILL INTERNATIONAL is seeking a Testing & Commissioning Section Head to lead and manage all testing and commissioning activities for large-scale projects. This full-time role involves overseeing the integration and validation processes, ensuring compliance with client needs and project standards, and supervising a team of discipline engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the integration and validation activities of contractors, including the validation of all Test and Commissioning plans and procedures.
• Lead, direct, and supervise a team of discipline engineers in the preparation and execution of commissioning work.
• Assume responsibility for the completion of implementation in conformance with client needs and project standards.
• Plan, organize, and supervise works to ensure all activities are performed within project schedule parameters.
• Liaise with the Systems Engineering team for engineering support and control.
• Coordinate with the Operator, Civil Defense, EXPRO, and other third parties regarding all necessary testing and commissioning requirements.
• Ensure all testing and commissioning works are comprehensive and discussed with stakeholders for optimal implementation.
• Approve testing and commissioning works and participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and public meetings with the client.
• Initiate risk assessments for testing and commissioning works, review and endorse results, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Attend final inspections on completed projects and initiate Contract Completion Certificates and Handover Certificates.
• Coordinate all activities for successful project commissioning within schedules and contractual requirements, overseeing coordination between all relevant parties.
• Review calibration of testing equipment on site and review contractor-submitted testing and commissioning plans for compliance with operational requirements.
• Write Testing & Commissioning reports and documentation.
• Ensure completion of training for maintenance and operative staff, O&M manuals, spare parts, and as-built drawings.
• Adhere to relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures within Hill International.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in engineering or a scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in large-scale projects, including prior experience as a Testing and Commissioning Manager.
• Knowledge of all phases of construction operations related to field activities of engineering disciplines, construction technologies, and job site management.
• Experience in implementing a zero-accident philosophy.
• Extensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental policies, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Project Construction Environmental Control Plans.
• Excellent knowledge of Water and Wastewater works.

Work Type

This is a full-time position within HILL INTERNATIONAL.