Senior Commissioning Engineer - Oil & Gas (Offshore)

Location: Offshore, Qatar (project-dependent)

Employment Type: Contract until Feb 2030

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer with extensive offshore oil and gas experience to lead commissioning activities for multi-discipline projects. This role involves managing pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up processes, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and client regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and represent the commissioning team for assigned offshore projects
• Review and provide comments on EPIC contractor scope of work for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and completion activities
• Develop commissioning strategies and plans, obtaining approvals in consultation with end users and contractors
• Arrange manpower and coordinate commissioning team activities, including on-job training and vendor support
• Organise and oversee commissioning procedures for all systems and facilities
• Detail commissioning activities at system and subsystem level to facilitate smooth start-up
• Prepare and approve commissioning handover checklists and certificates; coordinate resolution of equipment or system performance issues with contractors and vendors
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, and end-user teams to manage punch listing and close-out activities
• Support project close-out and final commissioning documentation
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and other technical reviews as required
• Contribute to safety reviews, design assessments, and multi-discipline engineering evaluations

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc or B.E in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university
• 10-14 years' experience in commissioning, construction, or installation within the oil and gas sector
• Strong technical experience in commissioning of F&G Systems, DCS, ICS, Power Management Systems, Instrument Air, Wellhead Control Systems, and similar offshore systems
• Multi-discipline engineering exposure with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience with commissioning software such as ICAPS or similar

Skills & Competencies

• Proven leadership skills in offshore commissioning projects
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution abilities
• Strong organisational skills with ability to coordinate multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams
• Willingness to work extended hours and field assignments offshore as required