Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Uganda

WRS are seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to support the commissioning and start-up of a major onshore production and processing development in Uganda. This role is critical in ensuring all rotating and static equipment, mechanical systems, and associated facilities are safely and efficiently commissioned, transitioned, and handed over to operations. You will act as a key technical authority during the pre-commissioning and commissioning phases, coordinating contractors, supervising execution, and ensuring compliance with all engineering, quality, and HSE standards.

What’s on Offer

• 12-month renewable contract.
• 28/28 rotational assignment in Uganda.
• USD day rate, paid per day worked

Key Responsibilities

• Define subsystem boundaries, commissioning packages, and mechanical commissioning scope.
• Support commissioning leadership to ensure contractors understand and follow all mechanical standards and procedures.
• Oversee mechanical discipline activities across CPF, well pads, LPG facilities, and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor contractors’ progress, focusing on critical-path work fronts in alignment with Level 3 schedules.
• Witness and participate in vendor activities, FATs, and site inspections.
• Ensure all commissioning documentation, dossiers, and records are maintained for RFC, AOC, TCC, and RFSU milestones.
• Lead the resolution of technical issues related to mechanical installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
• Approve contractor methods, commissioning procedures, and operational test procedures.
• Coordinate punch list activities, ensuring timely closure and conformity to project requirements.
• Support system handover from project teams to field operations, ensuring full technical and documentation transfer.
• Follow up on contractor readiness, planning, and reporting for all mechanical commissioning activities.
• Ensure all work is executed safely and in accordance with site HSE requirements.

Candidate Profile

• HND or degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning on large oil & gas or petrochemical projects.
• Strong expertise in:
  
  • Rotating machinery (compressors, pumps, turbo-generators)
  • Static equipment, piping systems, and leak testing
  • Safety systems
• Deep understanding of commissioning management systems (ICAPS or equivalent).
• Previous experience leading multi-discipline commissioning teams.
• Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities in a multicultural site environment.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and commissioning documentation tools.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Valid medical certificate meeting site requirements.

If you are interested, please apply