About the Role
We are seeking an experienced PMC Engineer (Commissioning Mechanical) with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry to join our team based in Abu Dhabi. This role involves planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing activities for onshore oil and gas facilities. The engineer will ensure that mechanical systems and equipment are safely and successfully transitioned from construction to operations according to client requirements, approved procedures, project specifications, HSE standards, and applicable international codes.
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What We Can Offer
- Meaningful and Interesting Projects: Delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive Remuneration Package: With regular reviews to ensure competitive compensation
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Life Assurance cover provided
- End of Service Gratuity: Eligibility for End of Service benefit in line with UAE Labor Law
- Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase company shares with matching contributions
- Long Service Award: Recognition of commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones
- Commitment to Continued Professional Development: Tailored development plans for employees
- Global Connections: Opportunity to join experts worldwide at the forefront of the industry
- Energy Transition Academy: Participate in a community sharing knowledge on existing and emerging energy systems
Responsibilities
- Review approved commissioning procedures, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, vendor manuals, commissioning philosophies, and project specifications.
- Develop and execute mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures, checklists, and test packs.
- Verify Mechanical Completion and Ready for Commissioning (RFC) status before starting commissioning activities.
- Review and clear mechanical punch-list items in coordination with Construction, QA/QC, and Operations.
- Supervise pre-commissioning activities including:
- Equipment inspection and cleaning
- Flushing and chemical cleaning
- Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing
- Air blowing and nitrogen purging
- Equipment lubrication
- Lube-oil flushing
- Leak testing
- Alignment verification
- Rotating equipment checks
- Valve and piping system testing
- Commission and test mechanical equipment including:
- Centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps
- Compressors
- Air coolers
- Heat exchangers
- Pressure vessels
- Tanks
- Filters and strainers
- Valves
- Piping systems
- Utility systems
- Package equipment
- Verify equipment installation, alignment, lubrication, preservation, and mechanical integrity before start-up.
- Coordinate with Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, Operations, HSE, and Construction teams to ensure system readiness.
- Coordinate with vendors/OEM representatives during equipment commissioning and troubleshooting.
- Participate in FAT, SAT, equipment inspections, and functional testing as applicable, ensuring coordination with project, inspection, and operations teams for FAT/SAT completion.
- Ensure proper implementation of work permits, isolations, blinds, depressurization, draining, purging, and other commissioning prerequisites.
- Participate in system walkdowns and prepare/close commissioning punch lists.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems encountered during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.
- Monitor equipment operating parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, speed, and lubrication conditions.
- Support initial equipment run-in, operational testing, and performance testing.
- Coordinate commissioning activities with ADNOC Operations for safe and efficient start-up.
- Prepare commissioning schedules, daily progress reports, test records, and system handover dossiers.
- Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, including check sheets, test reports, punch lists, and acceptance certificates.
- Ensure as-built documentation and turnover packages are complete.
- Support final system handover from Project/Contractor to ADNOC Operations.
Qualifications
What Makes You Remarkable
At the company, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. If you have some of the necessary experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply.
Expected:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical commissioning within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, or EPC projects.
- Experience with onshore oil and gas facilities is highly preferred.
- ADNOC/ADNOC Onshore project experience is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
- Experience working with EPC contractors, vendors, and client/operations teams.
