Piping Deputy

Job Title: Piping Deputy
Sector: Oil & Gas
Location: Grandpuits Refinery Yard, France
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 4 months (renewable:TBD)
Work Scheme: Residential position
Language: French (mandatory) / English is a plus

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Assist and support the Construction Manager and the Commissioning Manager in supervising Contractors activities related to construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases of the BOP and Core Plant facilities.
• Support the Piping Lead during construction phase and the PCC Piping Lead during pre-commissioning and commissioning phases.
• Review and supervise preparation activities related to leak tests, GALT, operational tests (OTs), and OTP preparation.
• Supervise piping pre-commissioning and commissioning activities at fabrication sites to ensure installations are delivered ready for operation within project schedule targets.
• Monitor and supervise leak tests, GALT activities, hydrotests, service tests, and Process OTPs during commissioning operations.
• Ensure all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project procedures and HSE requirements.
• Promote and enforce Project HSE instructions and policies across all construction and commissioning activities.
• Identify HSE deficiencies, proactively intervene when required, and report observations to the HSE department.
• Verify compliance with  with OPERCOM® methodology, ICAPS© processes, and applicable engineering codes

ACTIVITIES

PRE-COMMISSIONING / COMMISSIONING PREPARATION PHASE

• Review the preparation of pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures.
• Promote safety within commissioning activities and verify that safety procedures are implemented and followed by both CONTRACTOR and COMPANY personnel.
• Coordinate interfaces with other project entities, disciplines, and existing facilities (OSBL).
• Ensure that pre-commissioning and commissioning procedure lists are complete and comprehensive, including operational test procedures and leak test packs.
• Support planning activities to maximize commissioning efficiency and minimize delays caused by interfaces or operational constraints.

CONSTRUCTION / PRE-COMMISSIONING / COMMISSIONING EXECUTION PHASE

• Follow Contractors’ Piping-Process construction activities using OPERCOM® Methodology and ICAPS© software.
• Supervise Contractors’ Piping-Process pre-commissioning and commissioning activities using OPERCOM® Methodology and ICAPS© software.
• Monitor execution progress to ensure commissioning schedule completion targets are achieved.
• Supervise commissioning reporting activities and ensure all technical and contractual documentation is properly recorded, collected, and maintained in compliance with project policies and legal requirements.
• Control and follow up red-line mark-up drawings and associated documentation updates.
• Follow hydrotests, N2 leak tests, GALT activities, and service tests.
• Supervise final reinstatement activities related to process modules.

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree or equivalent in Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience with OPERCOM®, ICAPS©, DCC, and relevant international codes and standards.

• Good computer literacy and reporting skills.

• Ability to work in complex and multicultural environments.

• Open-minded and team-oriented.

• Fluent in French (mandatory), English is an advantage.