Lead Process Commissioning Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Kent scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the job:
Kent is looking for a Lead Process Commissioning Technicians to be based in Port Arthur, TX and support the GPX Greenfield project.
Lead and coordinate process and piping completion, commissioning, and start-up activities within the Commissioning Tiger Team, ensuring systems are mechanically complete, tested, safe, and ready for operation in accordance with project requirements and commissioning schedules.
Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Lead and Coordinate process and piping completion, commissioning, and start-up activities.
- Report to the Process/Mechanical Commissioning Lead Technician and support the planning and execution of commissioning activities.
- Perform process and mechanical commissioning activities in accordance with approved procedures and project specifications.
- Conduct equipment inspections, Mechanical Completion (MC) walkdowns, and develop punch lists.
- Execute Boundary Condition Sheets (BCS), commissioning check sheets, and Inspection Test Records (ITRs).
- Support piping flushing, cleaning, leak testing, process isolations, and other commissioning activities.
- Verify the readiness of process equipment, including vessels, piping, valves, pumps, and pressure relief devices.
- Support vendor activities, functional testing, and system energization.
- Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation, redlines, turnover packages, and daily reports.
- Coordinate commissioning activities with Construction, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams.
- Comply with all HSSE requirements, Permit to Work (PTW), and project safe work practices.
- Identify and report commissioning issues, deficiencies, and punch list items to the Commissioning Lead.
- Complete assigned work safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project quality standards.
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:
- Minimum 10 plus years of commissioning experience with process, piping and mechanical systems, demonstrating a strong understanding of commissioning processes and execution.
- Knowledge and practical experience with Control of Work (COW) and Permit to Work (PTW) processes.
- Experience completing pre-commissioning documentation, including System Handover Management Process check sheets and turnover records.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, equipment datasheets, commissioning procedures, and technical documentation.
- Strong understanding of safe commissioning practices, equipment testing, and system readiness verification.
Communication:
- Full fluency in English is required.
Behavior/ Core Competencies:
- Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
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 plus years