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As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Commissioning and broad knowledge of the Commissioning discipline within the Engineering function.\n Key Tasks and Responsibilities:\nReport to the Commissioning Manager and assist in planning and execution of a safe and efficient Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up, and Performance Testing of the facility to achieve the plant’s production and performance objectives and Company (MDR) contractual objectives\nWork collaboration within the Project team and with the Client to maintain positive relationships\nSupervise the development of commissioning home office deliverables for the project\nParticipate in the development of systemization and system boundary mark-ups\nParticipate in engineering design reviews as assigned by the Commissioning Manager including HAZOP, P&IDs, SIL, and Model reviews\nParticipate in the development of commissioning activity schedules for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up\nSupervise the 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