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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.

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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 Instrumentation Commissioning Supervisor/Superintendent to join our team at the Golden Pass LNG Project in Port Arthur, Texas. This role provides discipline leadership, field supervision, and technical oversight of all I&C commissioning work scopes, ensuring safe and efficient system readiness from commissioning through handover and start-up operations.

Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
• Support the Area Commissioning Manager, Leads and interface with Project Engineers, Construction, MC, Start-Up, and Operations teams on all I&C discipline matters.
• Provide discipline leadership, supervision, and direction to I&C Commissioning Technicians and System Owners through the Systems Completion process in alignment with area schedules.
• Lead and supervise I&C commissioning activities, including loop checks, calibration, logic testing, and dynamic performance verification for DCS, PLC, SIS, and field instrumentation.
• Ensure all control systems and instrumentation devices are installed, configured, inspected, and commissioned per project standards, vendor documentation, and system architecture requirements.
• Interface closely with Engineering, Control System Vendors, and Operations to ensure control logic integrity, proper system functionality, and full I/O verification from commissioning through handover.
• Provide discipline expertise during pre-commissioning, SAT, FAT, and dynamic commissioning phases to ensure seamless transition to operational readiness.
• Support the Start-Up and Operations teams by ensuring systems are functionally safe, verified, and tested according to control narratives and cause-and-effect matrices.
• Manage and oversee testing documentation, commissioning dossiers, punch list resolution, and turnover packages related to I&C systems.
• Identify and manage discipline resource needs, tools, test equipment, spare parts, and consumables required to meet schedule demands.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with safety and environmental requirements, including adherence to work permits, isolations, and LOTO procedures.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings and report progress, constraints, and productivity against area schedules and I&C commissioning milestones.
• Support development and maintenance of commissioning procedures, instrument index validation, and loop completion tracking within the systems completion database.
• Collaborate with Control System Vendors and Automation teams to verify integration of I/O systems and communications networks.
• Ensure compliance with the Systems Completion Plan, project control procedures, and client handover protocols.
• Perform ad-hoc technical, supervisory, or management duties as directed by the Area Commissioning Lead or Project Commissioning Manager, within the reasonable scope of the role.

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/Qualifications/Training/Certification:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or equivalent.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in commissioning and start-up within the oil & gas or LNG sector, including major EPC or brownfield projects.
• Proven supervisory experience with DCS, SIS, FGS, and PLC-based control systems.
• Strong understanding of instrument calibration, loop testing, control logic verification, and dynamic commissioning.
• Knowledge of fiber optic communication networks, industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP), and interface management.
• Familiarity with ISA, IEC, API, and project-specific instrumentation standards.
• Strong planning, scheduling, prioritization, and progress-tracking skills for commissioning execution.

Communication:
• Fluent in English with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with project management, contractors, craft supervision, and client representatives.

Behavior/Core Competencies:
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship of multi-disciplinary commissioning teams.
• High level of initiative, accountability, and problem-solving capability.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills in a fast-paced commissioning environment.
• Understanding of major project lifecycles and commissioning-to-operations handover processes.

HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of the Company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:
• Location: Port Arthur, TX
• Relocation required: N/A
• Travel required: Per project requirements
• Contract type: N/A
• Experience level: 15+ years