Program Commissioning Authority Manager

Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd•Houston, TX

About The Position

Hanwha Ocean is undergoing a transformative journey, evolving from a traditional shipbuilder into a comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O)) solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, offshore renewables, floating production units, as well as major developments across onshore energy and infrastructure sectors. This strategic expansion strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional project execution by seamlessly integrating the energy and infrastructure cultures of Asia and America across a diverse set of emerging markets and verticals. By expanding into onshore power plants, including gas-based and combined-cycle facilities, as well as onshore and offshore wind projects, in addition to our established offshore capabilities, we further broaden our commitment to providing world-class, end-to-end energy solutions. Explore opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at the Energy Plant Unit and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine the onshore and offshore industry. Position Overview: The Program Commissioning Authority (Manager) is responsible for overseeing the commissioning strategy, readiness, execution, and integration for a program of large capital projects—such as multi‑site rollouts, multi‑phase developments, or complex onshore/offshore EPC portfolios. This role provides governance and alignment across all project‑level commissioning activities, ensuring that systems and facilities are safely, efficiently, and compliantly transitioned from construction completion through startup and handover. Unlike individual project commissioning roles, the Program Commissioning Manager focuses on program‑level planning, standardization, risk management, contractor alignment, performance benchmarking, and execution optimization across multiple projects. This role ensures safe, cost-effective, and schedule-driven execution by optimizing delivery models, commissioning methodologies, contractor strategies, and risk mitigation plans across the EPC lifecycle, from FEED through commissioning for the entire program of construction projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
10–15 years of commissioning, startup, or operations readiness experience, including major capital projects or multi‑site EPC programs (onshore and/or offshore).
Strong understanding of EPC commissioning processes, systemization, mechanical completion, turnover, startup, and operational handover requirements.
Experience with program management methodologies, completions management systems (CMS), and commissioning lifecycle frameworks.
Familiarity with EPC contracting models, commissioning contractor models, and integration with construction and operations teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the overarching commissioning strategy for multi‑year, multi‑site onshore and offshore product programs.
Align commissioning program objectives with overall project, portfolio, and organizational goals.
Establish commissioning governance framework, execution framework, reporting structures, program controls, and delivery model to drive consistent execution across projects.
Define standardized systemization approaches, turnover packages, commissioning work breakdown structures (CWBS), and completions management methodologies.
Lead the development and review of program‑level commissioning plans, functional test strategies, startup philosophies, system handover sequencing, and integrated readiness plans.
Drive alignment of commissioning requirements early in FEED, including system boundaries, operability needs, CSU philosophies, and construction‑commissioning interface strategies.
Conduct program‑level risk assessments covering schedule, resources, technical readiness, operability, and supply‑chain risks; establish mitigation plans and escalate issues when needed.
Ensure all projects meet program standards for safety, quality, operability, and regulatory compliance during commissioning and startup.
Monitor project commissioning milestones, mechanical completion status, system turnover readiness, and startup progression to ensure alignment with the overarching program schedule.
Coordinate schedule integration between construction, commissioning, startup, and operations, enabling synchronized delivery across all initiatives.
Align EPC contractors, commissioning contractors, and OEM vendors to program standards, strategies, and execution expectations.
Review and evaluate contractor commissioning capabilities and resource manning capacity.
Provide strategic inputs to executive leadership and project directors.
Interface with asset teams to ensure smooth transition from commissioning to operations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging lessons learned, root‑cause analysis, and performance benchmarking across the program.
Drive standardization of commissioning procedures and CSU best practices.
Support implementation of digital completions/handover tools, commissioning management systems (CMS), and 4D/5D planning.
Manage commissioning budgets, forecasts, risks, resources, and metrics at the program level.