Job Title: Telecom Commissioning Specialist

Locations:

• Karimun, Indonesia (Onshore) - 24 months
• Offshore Qatar - 12 months (28 days on / 28 days off)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 36 months, with potential extension

Working Hours: 10 hours per day, 6 days per week (approximately 26 days per month)

Rotation:

• Single status: 10 weeks on / 2 weeks off (onshore phase)
• Married status: Residential where applicable

Overview

• We are supporting a major international energy operator on a large-scale offshore development.
• This role focuses on the delivery and assurance of telecom system pre-commissioning and commissioning activities at construction yard and offshore locations.
• The successful candidate will ensure telecom systems are fully tested, compliant, and ready for safe integration and offshore installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the client representative for telecom pre-commissioning and commissioning activities at the construction yard.
• Participate in system walkdowns, identify punch items, and support timely technical resolution.
• Review and approve contractor commissioning plans, procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Ensure all telecom testing and commissioning activities comply with project specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and witness commissioning of telecom systems to ensure readiness for offshore integration and hook-up.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and verify equipment performance against design requirements.
• Confirm system readiness for energisation and sign off test and check sheets in line with project procedures.
• Coordinate with Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical commissioning teams to support integrated system testing.
• Ensure full compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) processes and site HSE requirements.
• Review and endorse commissioning dossiers, test reports, punch lists, and red-line documentation.
• Ensure telecom system databases and completion records are accurately updated and maintained.
• Proactively identify site risks or constraints and implement mitigation measures to support safe and timely project delivery.

Safety and Compliance

• Demonstrate strong commitment to Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, site procedures, and industry best practice.
• Support knowledge transfer and collaboration within multicultural project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences.
• Minimum 8 years of telecom commissioning experience within oil and gas or major industrial projects.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory, PMT, or client representative role.
• Strong experience with offshore telecom systems such as PAGA, CCTV, access control, telephony, and UHF/VHF radio systems.
• Good understanding of offshore facility construction, installation, and commissioning processes.
• Proven experience with FAT, SAT, system energisation, and integrated testing.
• Ability to review and manage commissioning plans, procedures, and completion documentation.
• Familiarity with system completion management tools is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and make decisions in a fast-paced site environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable working in international, multicultural project teams and remote site locations.