Commissioning Coordinator

Location: Onshore, Qatar (Office based - some travel to offshore)
Industry: Oil & Gas
Employment Type: Contract until June 2026

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commissioning Coordinator to oversee the pre-commissioning and commissioning activities of high-profile oil and gas projects. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional with a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a keen eye for safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the company on offshore and onshore facilities, overseeing all project-related pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Prepare and manage work permits, ensuring full compliance with permit-to-work (PTW) systems.
• Coordinate with HSEQ teams to ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental procedures during all commissioning activities.
• Attend daily meetings with asset holders to plan and report progress, highlighting any constraints.
• Liaise with contractors to manage personnel and material movements as per project schedules.
• Review, comment, and approve pre-commissioning and commissioning plans, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with approved procedures and project drawings.
• Inspect completed work for mechanical completion, identify and manage punch list items.
• Collaborate with construction teams to clear punch lists and witness pre-commissioning and commissioning tasks.
• Provide regular progress reports to project stakeholders.
• Schedule and coordinate site acceptance tests, loop checks, and other commissioning verification activities.
• Develop detailed commissioning plans, breaking down activities into systems and subsystems for effective execution.
• Facilitate vendor presence at site(s) for commissioning support and training of operational teams.
• Support the training and development of junior engineers and local talent.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of corporate commissioning standards and procedures.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: 10-12 years in construction, installation, and commissioning within the oil & gas industry.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong experience in FEED and EPIC projects, with the ability to review and approve contractor work.
  • In-depth knowledge of engineering standards, quality control, HSEQ regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Skilled in reviewing method statements, inspection and test plans, and construction schedules.
  • Ability to identify potential bottlenecks and propose effective solutions.
  • Proficient in supervising multi-national and multi-cultural contractor workforces.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and multi-discipline engineering exposure.
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and managerial skills.
  • Strong analytical and IT skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
  • Effective in stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the successful execution of oil and gas projects. If you have the expertise and drive to deliver commissioning excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for further details.