Start-up & Transition Senior Engineer

About this role

The Production Start-Up Senior Engineer will join the Operations / Production team and will play a key role in the transition from mechanical completion to handover, start-up, performance testing, and early operations of LNG train facilities. Key responsibilities include: • Develop subsystem start-up sequences • Participate in the preparation and witnessing of critical commissioning activities • Verify handover readiness by reviewing commissioning completion dossiers, RFSU dossiers, punch lists, as-built documentation, operating manuals, and operating procedures • Review and contribute to the development of start-up procedures in line with operator standards • Support validation of start-up procedures using an Operator Training Simulator • Participate in RFSU walkdowns with EPC contractors • Witness ESD, EDP, and F&G cause & effect tests • Define and follow up vendor mobilization plans for the post-handover period • Lead LNG train start-up activities in coordination with Production teams • Attend SIMOPS coordination meetings • Support performance test execution and review final test reports • Propose improvements to operational procedures and processes based on facility performance • Support troubleshooting, technical studies, planned shutdown preparation, and warranty claim inputs • Master’s degree or higher in Applied Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent • Minimum 15 years of experience in start-up and operations of LNG production plants • Strong experience in LNG train start-up, commissioning-to-operations transition, or early LNG operations • Previous experience in roles such as LNG Production Engineer, LNG Process Engineer, Start-Up Engineer, Start-Up Superintendent, Shift Superintendent, or similar • Excellent knowledge of LNG plant processes, cryogenic systems, refrigeration loops, utilities, flare / BOG systems, and start-up operations • Proven experience with handover readiness, RFSU dossiers, punch list management, and critical commissioning activities • Strong knowledge of HSE Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, and ISO 14001 requirements • Excellent knowledge of Permit to Work systems and SIMOPS coordination in Oil & Gas environments • Proficiency with MS Office applications • Excellent written and spoken English • Location: Milan, Italy • Working schedule: Resident • Start date: 1 September 2026 • Duration: 12 months • Sector: Oil & Gas / LNG IOTA GROUP is an international engineering and services company supporting major players in the energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.