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Kent Recruitment

Lead Piping Commissioning Technician

Location
Port Arthur, United States
Category
Date Published
07/06/25
Status
Open
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 Lead Piping Commissioning Technicians to be based in Port Arthur, TX and support our GPX Greenfield project.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

  • Reports to the discipline commissioning lead for planning and execution management support.
  • Supervise Piping commissioning execution work as directed.
  • Communicates with the Commissioning lead for technical support.
  • Create RFI’s first line content in the manner of technical field question.
  • Accept and or sign onto permits, JSA, FLRA’s, toolbox talks in the capacity of front-line user.
  • Field verification of punch list completion and signing off in systems completion database as required.
  • Supervision and daily progress reporting of commissioning B check sheets in a technical and legible manner.
  • Ability to interpret procedure, drawings and have good understanding of PFD, P&ID, SLD, etc. as well as the ability to reconcile and apply best in class working practices.
  • Demonstrated experience in commissioning piping and rotating equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, motors), static equipment (e.g., vessels, exchangers, heaters), and first-time system operations.
  • Provide competent supervision of discipline commissioning technicians in the commissioning and function testing of plant, equipment, and systems, and in accordance with project technical specifications
  • Review applicable discipline commissioning technical documentation/procedures and support safe execution of discipline commissioning work scope in accordance with project requirements, specifications, and schedule
  • Actively participate in dynamic commissioning test runs of major equipment and assess equipment performance and Coordination with vendors and subcontractors during commissioning activities
  • Lead and manage a team of piping commissioning technicians, providing guidance and direction.
  • Knowledge of escorting and providing field support for commissioning vendors as required.
  • In-depth understanding of piping commissioning regulations, permit-to-work systems, and LOTO practices.

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:

  • Technician certified, with preferably college technical certificate and 10+ experience and transferable Project/Engineering/Commissioning experience required.
  • Established track record in frontline technician Commissioning, Start Up and initial platform operations.
  • Good working knowledge of test equipment and process plant Piping at a hands-on level.
  • Good working knowledge of fire & gas devices and E-house commissioning inclusive of transformers, MCC, switchgear and UPS commissioning.
  • Hands on DCS and PLC knowledge at a loop check level.
  • Hands on knowledge of Piping field tasks within requirements of project permitting, isolations, zero energy states and full compliance with CSU and Area Prime Safe Working practices, methods and processes including JSA’s / FLRA’s / Toolbox talks etc.

Communication:

  • Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

  • Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Effective time management, planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in multiple groups in a team-oriented environment and independently when necessary.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Traveling is required as well as between various job sites.
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to bring the project to successful completion.
  • Ability to work for extended durations, holidays, and weekends when necessary.
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and embrace charter values.
  • Foster good relationships and team working ethic with sub-contract teams to promote safe working practices and efficiency.
  • Experience of working in an integrated team from diverse locations required.
  • Some lifting; max 50lbs.

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: Port Arthur, TX
Relocation required: N/A
Travel required: Per Project Requirements
Contract type: N/A
Experience level: 10+ years
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