PMC Senior Commissioning Engineer

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Commissioning Engineer with a proven track record in leading and coordinating pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and system handover activities on behalf of the client. The ideal candidate will ensure that all plant systems and facilities are tested, commissioned, and brought into operation safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and operational requirements for a high-profile client.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and Interesting Projects: Delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive Remuneration Package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: We value the commitment and loyalty of our people and celebrate Long Service at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development: Development plans tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global Connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of energy systems, delivered by experts in their field.

Key Objectives
To lead and coordinate all pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and system handover activities on behalf of the client. This role ensures that facilities, systems, and equipment are safely commissioned, fully operational, and handed over to operations in accordance with project specifications, HSE requirements, quality standards, and schedule commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and system handover activities on behalf of the client.
• Review and approve commissioning strategies, procedures, method statements, commissioning schedules, and system completion plans.
• Ensure mechanical completion, system readiness, and turnover requirements are achieved before commissioning activities begin.
• Coordinate commissioning activities between engineering, procurement, construction, vendors, contractors, and operations teams.
• Monitor contractor commissioning performance and ensure compliance with project specifications, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Lead system walkdowns, punch listing, punch clearance, and system handover processes.
• Coordinate vendor representatives and specialist support during equipment testing, energization, and start-up activities.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are executed safely and in compliance with HSE regulations, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Review and approve commissioning dossiers, test reports, turnover packages, and completion certificates.
• Manage commissioning interfaces between multiple disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, process, and operations teams.
• Verify the completion of pre-commissioning activities, flushing, cleaning, leak testing, loop checks, and functional testing.
• Participate in commissioning readiness reviews and operational readiness assessments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical and operational issues encountered during commissioning and start-up.
• Support development and review of operating procedures, start-up procedures, and training programs for operations personnel.
• Lead functional testing, integrated system testing, performance testing, and reliability runs.
• Monitor commissioning progress against project schedules and recommend mitigation measures for delays or risks.
• Prepare and present commissioning progress reports, KPIs, forecasts, and status updates to project management and client representatives.
• Support risk assessments, management of change (MOC) processes, and commissioning safety reviews.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Support final acceptance testing, project close-out activities, and successful handover of facilities to operations.
• Mentor junior commissioning engineers and provide technical leadership to the commissioning team.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement throughout all commissioning and start-up activities.

Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Typically 15+ years of experience in commissioning, start-up, operations, or project execution within oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, refinery, power, or energy projects.
• Proven experience in EPC, EPCM, or PMC environments, with significant involvement in large-scale commissioning and start-up projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, system completion, and handover processes.
• Experience managing commissioning activities for process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Thorough understanding of plant operations, utilities, safety systems, and operational readiness requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and reviewing commissioning procedures, method statements, test packs, commissioning schedules, and turnover dossiers.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities during commissioning, start-up, and performance testing phases.
• Experience with commissioning management systems and completions databases such as MC Plus, ICAPS, GoTechnology, PIMS, or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of international codes, standards, and HSE requirements applicable to commissioning activities.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, vendors, contractors, operations personnel, and client representatives.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria, inclusive of various characteristics as per governing laws.