Completions Engineer

About the role

Airswift is looking for a Completions Engineer to work in Port Arthur, TX for a major LNG client on an initial 1‑year contract. The role supports the EPC Contractor in establishing and implementing completions processes and tools, coordinates Owner participation in system walk‑down and handover activities, and works with Project Information Teams to integrate tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Help the EPC Contractor establish and implement completions process and tools, and establish Owner’s completions tools and databases.
• Coordinate and engage in Owner's participation in system walk‑down process of construction system handover to CSU, CSU handover to Owner.
• Work closely with Project Information Teams to integrate tools and processes with that of the EPC Contractor.
• Assist with reviewing and validating the EPC Contractor's completion database and system boundary drawings, ensuring completeness of testing, inspection records, and clearance/verification of punch‑list items.
• Support the Completions Manager with approval of Turnover Plan procedures, coordinate with internal stakeholders on construction readiness for turnover, pre‑commissioning, and start‑up activities, and collaborate with CSU and Operations for Ready for Start‑Up (RFSU).
• Provide support during Transfer of Care, Custody, and Control (TCCC) to Operations post‑Substantial Completion.
• Ensure all works at various completion stages are conducted per Project’s HSE procedures and within permitted requirements.
• Monitor development, population and implementation of project‑specific Completions database; ensure dossiers are populated per Startup scoping and monitor completeness per Contractor and Owner requirements.
• Lead effort working closely with internal stakeholders; act as single point of contact for the Owner for completions (work scope, punch‑list, dossiers) for System Handover, RFC and RFSU completion.
• Engage in review and approval of relevant CONTRACTOR procedures, including completion aspects of all work activities, punch‑list management, completion database implementation, Turnover Plan (both Construction CSU).
• Provide analysis, reports and information to management on status of Completions; identify gaps and provide recommendations to Site/Project/CSU management; generate weekly completions report for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor the Completion database, extract and use data to report progress on construction’s ability to deliver system turnover skyline, and follow‑on progress of Pre‑commissioning and Commissioning activities.
• Liaise with EPC Contractor’s Completion team to ensure alignment with Owner’s expectations.
• Liaise with Construction, Commissioning, and Operations (when applicable) to establish punch‑list requirements and provide status reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of experience in completion aspects of construction, pre‑commissioning and CSU scope in the oil & gas industry.
• Proven experience in management and coordination of system handover and plant turnover.
• Experience with LNG projects is a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of engineering, construction and safety codes and standards.
• Good knowledge of Project documentation management (EDMS systems).
• Proven skills and strong understanding of execution of the completion stage, system handover/punch‑list process, and progressing to ready for commissioning and handover to Owner.
• Knowledge of environmental & safety requirements, industrial safety practices.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in accessing Completion databases, extracting data, analytical skills, creating management information reports.
• Proven skills for coordination and communication / work organization.
• Ability to present issues, concerns and provide recommendations and solutions to management.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); Spanish is a plus.