Position Title: Hook-Up and Commissioning Superintendent
Location: Ravenna Italy
Reporting to: Project Commissioning Manager
Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating quality assurance inspection scheduling risk management and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill please visit our website at
Hook-up & Commissioning SPT: Lead and execute the offshore hook-up and commissioning of Single Point Terminal (SPT) systems including mechanical electrical instrumentation and marine systems. The role ensures that the terminal is fully installed commissioned tested and ready for crude or product transfer operations in compliance with project specifications safety regulations and operational standards detailed tasks.
General Description of Role and Responsibilities but not limited to :
- Plan and execute offshore hook-up and commissioning activities for SPTs (e.g. CALM buoy turret systems hose systems PLEMs).
- Ensure readiness of mooring systems flexible hoses risers product transfer systems marine loading arms and quick release hooks.
- Coordinate installation interfaces between subsea pipeline end manifold (PLEM) risers and topside SPM/terminal systems.
- Conduct and supervise pre-commissioning checks system pressure testing leak testing and functional testing of SPT components.
- Supervise mechanical completion and ensure all systems are safe operable and aligned with project specifications.
- Oversee and participate in system energization safety testing and integration of SCADA telemetry ESD and F&G systems.
- Lead or support commissioning teams vendors and subcontractors in executing offshore activities safely and efficiently.
- Review and ensure proper documentation: punch lists redline drawings as-built documentation commissioning dossiers.
- Liaise with marine teams for positioning mooring and SPT buoy stability post-installation.
- Work closely with HSE teams to ensure all activities comply with Permit to Work (PTW) and marine safety procedures.
- Provide support during offshore start-up performance testing and readiness for crude/product loading operations.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of offshore marine terminal systems and oil loading infrastructure.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs PFDs hook-up drawings and vendor packages.
- Effective leadership supervision and coordination of multi-disciplined teams offshore.
- Strong commitment to safety quality and documentation control.
- Familiar with SIMOPS offshore logistics and vessel coordination.
Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Electrical / Mechanical / Automation / Instrumentation / Process Engineering from an accredited university.
- Work experience of twelve (12) years in the sought discipline after earning the university degree.
- Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total with at least the last 35 years spent on offshore projects.
- Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write reports.
Position Title: Hook-Up and Commissioning Superintendent Location: Ravenna Italy Reporting to: Project Commissioning Manager Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Ou...
Position Title: Hook-Up and Commissioning Superintendent
Location: Ravenna Italy
Reporting to: Project Commissioning Manager
Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating quality assurance inspection scheduling risk management and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill please visit our website at
Hook-up & Commissioning SPT: Lead and execute the offshore hook-up and commissioning of Single Point Terminal (SPT) systems including mechanical electrical instrumentation and marine systems. The role ensures that the terminal is fully installed commissioned tested and ready for crude or product transfer operations in compliance with project specifications safety regulations and operational standards detailed tasks.
General Description of Role and Responsibilities but not limited to :
- Plan and execute offshore hook-up and commissioning activities for SPTs (e.g. CALM buoy turret systems hose systems PLEMs).
- Ensure readiness of mooring systems flexible hoses risers product transfer systems marine loading arms and quick release hooks.
- Coordinate installation interfaces between subsea pipeline end manifold (PLEM) risers and topside SPM/terminal systems.
- Conduct and supervise pre-commissioning checks system pressure testing leak testing and functional testing of SPT components.
- Supervise mechanical completion and ensure all systems are safe operable and aligned with project specifications.
- Oversee and participate in system energization safety testing and integration of SCADA telemetry ESD and F&G systems.
- Lead or support commissioning teams vendors and subcontractors in executing offshore activities safely and efficiently.
- Review and ensure proper documentation: punch lists redline drawings as-built documentation commissioning dossiers.
- Liaise with marine teams for positioning mooring and SPT buoy stability post-installation.
- Work closely with HSE teams to ensure all activities comply with Permit to Work (PTW) and marine safety procedures.
- Provide support during offshore start-up performance testing and readiness for crude/product loading operations.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of offshore marine terminal systems and oil loading infrastructure.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs PFDs hook-up drawings and vendor packages.
- Effective leadership supervision and coordination of multi-disciplined teams offshore.
- Strong commitment to safety quality and documentation control.
- Familiar with SIMOPS offshore logistics and vessel coordination.
Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Electrical / Mechanical / Automation / Instrumentation / Process Engineering from an accredited university.
- Work experience of twelve (12) years in the sought discipline after earning the university degree.
- Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total with at least the last 35 years spent on offshore projects.
- Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write reports.
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