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Commissioning Manager Australia

Reference Number QGC2263
Commissioning Manager


Closing date for applications4 February 2013
CountryAustralia
CityBrisbane
Function/DisciplineProject Management
Employment CategoryThis is a contract role
This role is offered on local conditions
Working HoursStandard hours apply
Full/Part-TimeFull Time
Number of Roles Available1
SalaryCompetitive
The Organisation
QGC is a leading Australian coal seam gas explorer and producer focused on supplying cleaner hydrocarbon energy to growing domestic and international markets.

We are establishing Queensland Curtis LNG, a world-first project to turn reserves of natural coal seam gas in the Surat and Bowen basins in Queensland into liquefied natural gas (LNG) – a carbon efficient fuel.

QGC, which is wholly owned by the British energy company BG Group, employs more than 4,300 staff and contractors. 
Position Summary
Responsible for the development of all aspects of the Commissioning and Completions systems from installation through to the handover of the QGC Pipeline activities including Domestic and Export Pipeline Projects. Responsible for providing the necessary philosophies, procedures and controls to support the construction, quality assurance, quality control and certification aspects of design, procurement, construction and commissioning
Key Accountabilities
Core Accountabilities

Position Specific
• Develop the Commissioning and Completions Policy up to Handover
• Develop a Commissioning and Completions Management Systems Philosophies and Manual
• Prepare the supporting procedures to support the project specific Commissioning and Completions Plans
• Co-ordinate and manage all aspects of the Commissioning and Completions
• Manage the Commissioning and Completions interface with the LNG Midstream Project
• Develop and implement an audit programme for Commissioning and Completions
• Manage the project interface activities in particular with procurement Engineering, Scheduling and Commissioning
• Prepare the Commissioning and Completions aspects of ITT documents for all aspects of the Project
• Ensure all contractors compliance with the project Commissioning and Completions requirements, plans and procedures
• Undertake bidder pre qualification audits
• Participate in tender meetings and clarifications
• Prepare the monthly executive summary for Commissioning and Completions
• Attend pre production meetings to ensure early compliance by suppliers & contractors to Commissioning and Completions requirements
• Ensure full implementation of certification requirements
• In put into all aspects of the various sub project schedules and the integrated project schedule

People Management• Manage the Commissioning Completions teams in the Construction yards, vendors facilities and site facilities
• The incumbent must adhere to the annual HR cycle and meet deadlines within the appropriate timeframes

Health Safety Security and Environment (HSSE)
• Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice us adhered to at all times. In addition to any specific accountabilities for HSSE, all managers are accountable for HSSE within their area of the Business and are responsible for ensuring that their team adopt exemplary HSSE behaviours
• All QGC employees must adhere to the Business Principles at all times under Conduct, Our People, Society and HSSE and to participate in relevant training
Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute
Experience Needed
 
Technical Experience
• Educated in an engineering discipline (first degree preferred, HND minimum or equivalent)
• Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution, or equivalent, preferred

Experience
• Significant experience in Oil and Gas related Mega Projects
• In depth understanding of Commissioning and Completions programs and systems and the interface between Engineering, Quality and Scheduling
• Able to lead the implementation of HSE improvements
• Substantial experience in leading negotiations with third parties and give advice on project development matters
• Ability to function in an organisation with multiple ongoing Projects
• Proven experience in identifying potential issues and providing solutions
• Provide strong leadership to the Project in the Commissioning and Completions arena and manage multiple interfaces
 
Knowledge, Languages,
Skills and Attributes
 
• Proven ability to think strategically and successfully implement strategic objectives
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with the ability to understand other stakeholders objectives
• Proven change management skills
• Experienced in solving complex problems
• Effective decision making skills
• Strong relationship management skills
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and innovation to achieve objectives
• Ability to manage direct and indirect reports and provide development and guidance to junior staff
 
Special Features
• The incumbent maybe required to travel to other QGC sites or internationally

Additional Information for External Candidates
BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.
 
Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.