We’re Hiring a Commissioning Manager – Oil & Gas!
Are you an experienced commissioning leader who has taken offshore facilities from mechanical completion through to first oil? We are looking for a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning on EPCI projects, including fixed platforms, topsides and FPSOs.
Location: Middle East
Contract: (Full-time / Long-term assignment)
Reporting to: Project Manager / Head of Commissioning
Your Responsibilities: Engineering and Planning:
- Make sure commissioning, start-up and operability requirements are built into engineering deliverables (P&IDs, cause and effect, layouts, vendor documents).
- Take part in HAZOP, SIL, 3 D model and operability/maintainability reviews.
- Define commissioning systems, subsystems, boundaries and handover priorities in line with the construction sequence.
- Develop the Commissioning Execution Plan, schedule, manpower histogram, budget and organisation chart.
- Supervise the preparation of:
- Commissioning and start-up procedures
- Operating and maintenance manuals
- Training packages
- Spare parts, first fills and temporary facilities
Mechanical Completion and Pre-Commissioning:
- Drive the systems completion process, covering punch lists, ITRs/check sheets, mechanical completion certificates and system turnover packages.
- Oversee the completions management system (Hexagon Smart Completions, Go Completions or equivalent) and keep its data and progress reporting accurate.
- Work closely with Construction so that construction completion follows commissioning priorities.
Commissioning, Start-Up and Handover:
- Direct commissioning, start-up and performance test runs, including the introduction of hydrocarbons and offshore hook-up and commissioning (HUC).
- Lead or take part in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and readiness reviews.
- Coordinate licensors, vendor specialists and subcontractors in a team of 50+ people.
- Manage RFSU, Provisional and Final Acceptance certification and the handover to the Client.
- Plan and deliver operator and maintenance training for Client personnel.
HSE, Quality and Reporting:
- Make sure permit-to-work, isolation (LOTO) and SIMOPS procedures are in place and followed.
- Contribute to safety walkdowns and incident investigations, and build a strong safety culture.
- Report on progress, KPIs, cost and schedule.
- Take part in risk, change management and lessons-learned reviews.
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
At least 15 years in Oil & Gas commissioning and start-up, including at least 5 years as Commissioning Manager or Deputy on the Contractor side for offshore projects.
Mandatory: At least 3 major offshore EPCI projects taken through start-up, covering both yard/onshore pre-commissioning and offshore HUC.
Offshore know-how: POB management, marine spreads and accommodation vessels, SIMOPS, and brownfield tie-ins on live facilities.
Technical skills: Process systems, gas compression, utilities, and electrical and control system commissioning. Experience with completion databases is required, and Hexagon Smart Completions is a plus.
Familiarity with Middle East Client standards (Qatar Energy, ADNOC, Aramco) is preferred.
Valid BOSIET/FOET and offshore medical, or the ability to obtain them.
Soft skills: Leadership of large multicultural teams, strong Client-facing communication and a firm commitment to HSE. Fluent English is required.
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