Job ID: 10667
Location: Houston, TX
Category: Engineering & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Date Added: 04/25/2025
Job Description
Location: Ensenada, Mexico (6-12 Months) then Houston, TX
Description
We are currently seeking a bilingual Turnover Manager reporting directly to join the team on-site based in Ensenada, Mexico for a 6 – 12 month assignment and will transition to the Houston OC upon completion.Â
If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low-carbon future, then this could be the job for you. Â
About the Job
The Turnover Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the turnover process on a large-scale LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) construction project. This role ensures the seamless transition of systems, equipment, and facilities from construction to commissioning and ultimately to the operations team. The Turnover Manager will oversee the development and execution of turnover plans, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and client requirements.Â
We offer you not only a job, but an inspiring journey in a truly global environment where you team up to break down boundaries thanks to the innovation, creativity and pioneer spirit which drive our people.
Your main missions and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following :
- Develop and implement a comprehensive turnover strategy and plan, ensuring alignment with project schedules and milestones. Â
- Define system boundaries and establish turnover packages in collaboration with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams. Â
- Coordinate the preparation, review, and approval of turnover documentation, including system walkdowns, punch lists, and completion certificates. Â
- Lead system walkdowns with construction, commissioning, and client representatives to verify readiness for turnover. Â
- Identify and document punch list items, ensuring they are tracked, prioritized, and resolved in a timely manner. Â
- Verify that all punch list items are closed out prior to final turnover
- Ensure all turnover activities are executed in compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements. Â
- Responsible for the technical validation of the Project components site tests related to the process unit.
- Liaise with the construction/erection subcontractor for the execution of these static and dynamic tests.Â
- Coordinate and supervises the vendors’ representatives’ activities on site for the PC&C process activities.
- Assist Company in the Start-up of the unit as required
- Handover of the Process Unit by System to the customer. Therefore, ensuring that Completion Packages related to scope are ready for Handover on schedule.
- Identify required resources, labor and material, necessary to keep the utilities reliable during the commissioning of the Process unit.
- Oversee the compilation and management of turnover documentation, including as-built drawings, test records, inspection reports, and equipment manuals. Â
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and traceability of all turnover documentation. Â
- Facilitate the handover of systems and equipment to the commissioning and operations teams, ensuring all required documentation is delivered and approved. Â
- Capture lessons learned and incorporate them into future projects.Â
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have at least 10 years' international experience in Oil&Gas/ Petrochemical Plants, Construction and Operation troubleshooting. He/She will have already occupied an operational position within an international sized project with construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning aspects.Â
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Personal Skills & Attributes:Â
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and promote a collaborative environment.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective information exchange among stakeholders.
- Negotiation Skills: Proficient in conducting negotiations related to punch list closure, mechanical completion (MC), and readiness for start-up (RFSU)Â
- Organizational Skills: Well-organized and structured, with a systematic approach to work, ensuring adherence to established rules and procedures.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing project requirements and environments, demonstrating resilience in the face of challenges.
- Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness, ensuring that all aspects of the project are completed to high standards and that no critical details are overlooked.
- Languages: Bilingual with professional working proficiency in Spanish & English
