Start-up & Transition Senior Engineer (LNG Trains)

The Start-up & Transition Senior Engineer supports the Start-up & Transition Manager throughout the pre‑handover and post‑handover phases of LNG Train delivery.

Before Handover: the role ensures that the EPC Contractor complies with contractual obligations and that the LNG Trains have reached handover readiness.

After Handover: the role leads start-up (SU) activities for the company, provides technical expertise, and supports performance testing and early operations of the LNG Trains.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Responsibilities

• Adhere to all HSE policies, compliance rules, confidentiality standards, and operational procedures.
• Provide leadership in implementing health, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Identify HS&E hazards, assess and control risks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Report accidents, incidents, and near-misses according to procedures.
• Support and improve the ISO 14001 environmental management system.
• Attend mandatory HSE training.

Responsibilities Before Handover

• Develop subsystem start-up sequences.
• Participate in preparation and execution (witnessing) of critical commissioning activities.
• Review and comment on the Red Spade Register.
• Verify EPC Contractor compliance with contractual obligations and handover readiness.
• Coordinate multi‑discipline reviews of:
  • Commissioning completion dossiers
  • RFSU dossiers
  • Outstanding RFSU punch lists
  • Key as-built documents (PFDs, P&IDs, ESD logic diagrams, F&G matrix, etc.)
  • Operating manuals (including vendor manuals)
  • Operating and start-up procedures
• Participate in reviewing and developing start-up procedures, including modifications required to align with company standards.
• Develop and validate start-up procedures using the OTS (Operator Training Simulator).
• Participate in RFSU walk-downs with the EPC Contractor.
• Witness ESD/EDP/F&G cause-and-effect testing.
• Define the vendor mobilization plan for the post-handover period.

Responsibilities After Handover

• Lead LNG Train start-up activities in close collaboration with Production teams.
• Participate in daily SIMOPS meetings with Contractor/Company teams.
• Revise vendor mobilization plans based on start-up findings.
• Ensure the EPC Contractor mobilizes vendors according to the approved plan.
• Ensure accurate vendor reporting (daily reports, diagnostics, recommendations).
• Assist in the execution of performance tests and review final reports issued by the EPC Contractor.
• Recommend updates to operational procedures and process improvements based on plant performance.
• Support operations personnel in troubleshooting technical issues and in capital project engineering for plant modifications.
• Assist with planning short-duration shutdowns triggered by major technical issues.
• Support preparation of warranty claims by providing technical input.

Technical Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of LNG processes and start-up operations.
• Strong understanding of HSE and environmental management systems.
• Excellent knowledge of the permit-to-work (PTW) system used in the oil & gas sector.
• Proficiency with common computer applications (Windows, Office).
• Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Applied Science, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in start-up and operations of LNG production plants (not LNG terminals).

• Starting date : September 2026
• Duration : 2 years in Milan (resident), then 2 years in Mozambique in rotation