About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for an experienced E&I CSU Superintendent in Trinidad to oversee the Electrical and Instrumentation commissioning activities for Oil & Gas Commissioning and Startup opportunities, ensuring professional execution, team coordination, and compliance with safety and procedural standards.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Actively demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE), ensuring that safety culture and expectations are effectively communicated and maintained among team members and subcontractors.
• Prepare and review System Commissioning Procedures (SCPs), Functional Testing Procedures (FTPs) and other stand-alone procedures for and ensuring alignment with industry standards, project requirements, and safety protocols.
• Prepare and review Commissioning and Start-up (CSU) Work Packs, Risk Assessments (L2RAs), and documentation for the safe execution of work.
• Prepare, review and update as necessary the Limits of System Handover (LOSH) for CSU Systemization and work execution.
• Assist with managing the CSU readiness activities for efficient preparation and mobilization to site for field execution.
• Oversee and coordinate field E&I commissioning technicians, providing guidance, supervision, and support during the execution of tasks
• Manage daily commissioning activities, including monitoring progress, resolving issues, and reporting on key metrics.
• Testing and commissioning of Low Voltage (LV) & High Voltage (HV) electrical systems, including distribution boards, motor control centers, motors, trace heating systems, and associated circuits.
• Supervise the testing of Instrumentation systems such as transmitters, analyzers, distributed control systems (DCS), and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Supervise and validate the elements of CSU testing of Performance Standards, Technical Integrity Verification, Functional Safety Assessment (FSA) to maintain the facility quality and integrity during CSU stages.
• Evaluate and ensure the successful completion of pre-commissioning check sheets and system handovers, adhering to the Mechanical Completion and Commissioning Management Process.
• Perform or supervise tri-party mechanical completion & system handover walkdowns, categorization of punch items, and tracking of issue resolution.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of Livening-Up Notices for subsystem or system energization in alignment with applicable processes.
• Assist with schedule preparation, management and progress reporting for the CSU program.
• Act as or oversee the Authorized Electrical Person (AEP) for voltage levels less than 1000V AC following assessment and approval.
• Ensure adherence to the Permit To Work (PTW) process during commissioning activities.
• Assist with defining Vendor and subcontractor Scope of Works (SOWs) for CSU activities.
• Support and collaborate with vendors, escorting and coordinating with them as necessary for system commissioning activities.
• Provide mentoring and technical training to field technicians to develop their expertise in commissioning tasks and safety protocols.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• A recognized Technical Certification, Vocation College Certificate, or Engineering Degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Proven track record of 5+ years’ experience in commissioning Electrical and Instrumentation systems in the Oil & Gas sector.

Communication:

Full fluency in English is required.

Behaviour/Core Competencies:

• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Team-oriented and adaptability during dynamic phases to work with changing and demanding schedules to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interface with construction, operations, engineering, and vendors.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Clear communication and reporting skills. Hands on knowledge of Microsoft programs such as excel and word.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:

Location: Offshore Trinidad

Relocation required: No

Travel required: No

Contract type: Project duration

Experience level: 5+ years