Startup Engineer (3150)

Doyon, Limited

1mo ago

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Engineering

AI generated summary

You need 2+ years in oil/gas, an engineering degree, knowledge of PSM and MOC, strong communication, team leadership skills, and a valid driver's license. Preference for Doyon shareholders.
You will ensure mechanical completions, manage MOCs, develop procedures, verify training, coordinate with teams, track punch lists, and support safe facility startup operations.

Requirements

2+ years of oil and gas industry experience including gas/oil production, gathering, separation & processing, chemical processing, refining, or related experience.
Ability to prioritize and execute multiple assignments in a changing environment.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering or Foreign Equivalent
Basic knowledge of Facility Engineering fundamentals including a working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Management of Change (MOC).
Basic knowledge of Industry Codes, Standards and Recommended Practices.
Current/valid driver's license.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Meeting Facilitation Skills - Able to focus a diverse team on a common direction and effective at conflict resolution.
Strong team leadership skills - Must be able to foster working relationships within numerous levels of the organization and other departments.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:** It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT:** Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

Responsibilities

Complete formal mechanical completions walk down for a designated system or sub system.
Responsible for signing off on systems and ensuring the system, sub-system is mechanically complete.
Responsible for signing the release for commissioning and ensuring the system or sub-system is ready for commissioning.
Responsible for signing the Release for Startup by ensuring the system or subsystem is ready for operations.
Work with Projects and Operations on system turnover. Specifically, work with the designated CPO Coordinator & FCO Supervisor to ensure proper sign offs are provided by O&M personnel in the Project Completion System.
Provide to the Construction Supervisor any forms that CPO/Operations need the installation contractor to complete. Examples are Rotating Equipment checklists and Vessel Closure forms.
Create and manage the MOCs for all phases of operation - identify phases, create MOCs, and assign all tasks.
Develop or refine Operating Procedures with the Project Operator including Commissioning and Startup procedures. Operating procedures may initially be developed by a PSM (process safety management) technical writer. Consult the Process Engineer, Pipeline Operator/Pipeline Coordinator (if applicable) and Facility Engineer as needed. The commissioning procedures shall include:
Inerting/Purging
Hydrocarbon/Process Commissioning
Pressure Up – Ramp Up Procedure/Sequence of Events
PHA of the non-continuous operating procedures (e.g. initial commissioning, pigging, etc.)
Additional procedures as required by the project scope.
Audit the PHAs and PPRs to ensure all issues are adequately addressed before equipment startup. Evaluate field changes to determine if they affect the PHA (changes are tracked by PCR, RFI, ECAR). Consider PHA/PSA for the step-by-step operating procedures.
Ensure that Automation has sufficient information to develop the IP21 screens and keep them informed of the schedule so they know when FCO will be taking place. Ensure that operator adjustable set-points are verified with the Board Operators and the Automation Engineers.
Startup Engineer should have an updated master set of Redlined P&IDs.
Ensure Operators/ Craft Techs have required training for the new facility prior to startup. Ensure adequate training documents are prepared in addition to facilitating any required training sessions prior to start-up.
Startup Engineer accountable, not directly responsible - ‘Who-to-do' shall be determined and agreed upon with Operations prior to beginning of assignment as Startup Engineer. SIF's have very specific PM requirements from ISA.
Register any new chemicals onsite by completing the New Chemical Evaluation process with NSK Industrial Hygiene. This includes SDS submission.
Verify system controller and alarm set points prior to startup.
Prepare and maintain the PSSR or equivalent.
Monitor documentation flow to ensure timely completion and turnover.
Review P&ID redlines before the information is transferred to the final as-built drawing. The Start-Up Engineer should review the mark-ups for functionality and operability from a process point of view and for any impacts to critical safety devices and philosophies.
Review vendor data to the extent possible and ensure it is uploaded against the correct functional locations.
Review all RSPLs from the vendors and facilitate stocking levels and product structure development. ‘Who-to-do' Product Structure development to be determined and agreed upon with Operations prior to beginning of assignment as Startup Engineer.
Follow all punch list/incomplete work items to completion until new facility is operating as desired by Operations.
Communicate any open punch list items to the Site or Remote Facility Engineer prior to leaving the Start Up Engineer position.
Regularly interface with the Facility Engineers and/or Operations Supervision as requested by Operations. Keep the Facility Engineers up to date on all issues which affect process, the HAZOP, or require significant engineering changes. Report metrics to the Operations Team as requested by Operations/Facility Engineering Supervision
Participate in walk downs at the fab shop and on-site, as appropriate.
Coordinate with appropriate O&M personnel and Construction for final inspection of any equipment that has an entry point and any other activities that require buyoff by O&M personnel.
Provide engineering technical support to Operations throughout the project
Obtain all Specification Deviations for a project from the EPC contractor and review design against CPA specifications if a specification question arises. Interface directly with CPA and EPC project leads and the Project Operator to address operational concerns.
Ensure a safe and timely start-up of the facility as the field technical expert during startup.
Assist with any RFI's - keep a full list (or have access to the full list) of changes and ensure that operations is kept aware of changes to the design.
Understand environmental impacts including flow-backs for wells and flaring/venting during commissioning.
Lead the procurement process to identify vendor support, consumables used by operations, chemicals, start-up spares and critical spares required and create the BOMs/Purchase Orders to get them to the site. Who to do shall be determined and agreed upon with Operations prior to beginning of assignment as Startup Engineer.
Support Ops Supervisor/CPO to coordinate vendor representative needs. Identify and work with the appropriate Maintenance Planner to create service POs for construction, start up, and commissioning vendor support.
Create an evergreen commissioning/startup plan for Operations. Even though CPO will maintain many of these documents for themselves, it is incumbent on Operations, and thus the Startup Engineer to ensure that a Startup Plan is developed from an operations perspective.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Startup Engineer (3150).

Where is the job location?

The job location is Kuparuk, AK.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The work schedule is 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with 12-hour days.

What is the duration of this job assignment?

The duration of the assignment is from February 6, 2025, to October 9, 2025.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Startup Engineer?

The primary responsibilities include supporting Operations, Maintenance, and Construction, managing system turnover, creating and managing Management of Change (MOC), and ensuring readiness for commissioning and startup.

What type of experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 2 years of oil and gas industry experience, including gas/oil production, gathering, separation & processing, chemical processing, or refining, is required.

What educational qualifications are needed for this role?

A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or a foreign equivalent is required.

Are there any knowledge requirements for this position?

Yes, a basic knowledge of Facility Engineering fundamentals, Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), and industry codes and standards is required.

Is a valid driver's license necessary for this role?

Yes, a current and valid driver's license is required.

What kind of communication skills are expected for this position?

Excellent written and oral communication skills are expected.

Can this position offer reasonable accommodations?

Yes, reasonable accommodations will be provided according to applicable state and federal laws for qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Does Fairweather grant preference during hiring?

Yes, Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference.

Are there additional duties that might be assigned in this role?

Yes, the job description states that employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform additional job-related duties as requested.

Is this position an at-will employment?

Yes, this job is considered at-will employment, and management has the right to alter the scope of work at any time without prior notice.

Doyon, Limited

https://www.doyon.com/careers/

Energy

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1972

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Doyon, Limited, the Native regional corporation for Interior Alaska, is a for-profit corporation with more than 20,000 shareholders. Established under the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), Doyon is the largest private landowner in Alaska, with more than 12.5 million acres allocated to the corporation under ANCSA. Doyon's mission is to continually enhance our position as a financially strong Native corporation in order to promote the economic and social well-being of our shareholders and future shareholders, to strengthen our Native way of life, and to protect and enhance our land and resources. Learn more about our mission, values and vision at www.doyon.com. As one of the top Alaska-owned businesses, Doyon operates a diverse family of companies, including more than a dozen for-profit businesses across the nation in the areas of oil field services, utility management, engineering management, information technology services, land and natural resource development, facility management, construction and tourism. Headquartered in Fairbanks, Alaska, Doyon is led by a 13-member board of directors and a team of senior managers. The corporation currently employs over 800 individuals worldwide and over 550 employees in Alaska.