Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer
Location: Offshore - Qatar
Work Schedule: 5 days per week (may require extended field hours)
Job Purpose
Lead and manage commissioning activities for offshore oil and gas projects, ensuring systems and equipment are installed, tested, and commissioned according to project requirements, industry best practices, and organizational standards. Serve as the primary interface between the project team, contractors, and vendors for commissioning deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent the organization as the Commissioning Team Leader for assigned offshore projects.
- Review and provide feedback on contractor scopes of work related to pre-commissioning, commissioning, and completion activities.
- Lead project pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up engineering support services provided by outsourced contractors, ensuring compliance with project procedures and industry standards.
- Develop and implement the Commissioning Strategy and Plan in coordination with project stakeholders and obtain necessary approvals.
- Lead the commissioning team in developing procedures for all systems and facilities and ensure team availability and required manpower support.
- Plan commissioning activities in detail by system and subsystem, track progress, and ensure adherence to approved commissioning plans and project schedules.
- Develop, approve, and coordinate all commissioning handover checklists and certificates; resolve system/equipment performance issues with contractors and vendors.
- Work closely with construction, end-user, and contractor teams to coordinate punch-list activities and ensure closure of all commissioning items.
- Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), safety design reviews, and multidisciplinary engineering deliverables review.
- Contribute to the standardization and improvement of commissioning procedures and deliverables.
- Provide reporting on commissioning progress, challenges, and completion status to the Head of Commissioning.
- Participate in on-site training and vendor coordination to facilitate commissioning of critical equipment and processes.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
- 12-14 years of relevant experience in construction, installation, and commissioning within the oil and gas industry.
- Proven experience with offshore project commissioning and multi-discipline systems integration.
- Strong technical experience in commissioning F&G Systems, DCS, ICS, Power Management Systems, Instrument Air, Wellhead Control Systems, and other offshore critical systems.
- Experience implementing construction industry best practices, systems, processes, and standards.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proficiency with commissioning software such as ICAPS or equivalent.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coordinate vendors, on-site teams, and contractors for commissioning activities.
- Knowledge of industry standards and project commissioning procedures.
- Willingness to work extended hours and participate in outdoor fieldwork as required.
Working Relationships
- Internal: Head of Commissioning, Project Managers, Construction Teams, End Users.
- External: Contractors, Vendors, Suppliers, and service providers.