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 planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning and start-up activities. The role focuses on ensuring that plant systems, equipment, and facilities are safely tested, commissioned, and handed over to operations in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and operational requirements for a high-profile client.

Responsibilities
The key objective for this role is to lead and coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities. You will ensure that all systems and equipment are tested, verified, and brought into operation safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, and schedule commitments, while supporting a smooth transition. Specific responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing activities for assigned systems and facilities.
• Developing and implementing commissioning plans, procedures, method statements, test packs, and commissioning schedules.
• Verifying mechanical completion and system readiness before the commencement of commissioning activities.
• Coordinating with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution of commissioning works.
• Organizing and leading system walkdowns, punch listing, punch clearance, and system handover activities.
• Monitoring commissioning progress and ensuring activities are completed in accordance with the approved schedule and project milestones.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues encountered during testing, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Ensuring compliance with project specifications, operating procedures, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Reviewing and approving commissioning dossiers, test reports, and handover documentation.
• Coordinating vendor specialists and equipment manufacturers during equipment energization, testing, and start-up.
• Conducting commissioning readiness reviews and verifying operational readiness of systems.
• Supporting the development of operating procedures, training materials, and operator competency programs.
• Leading functional testing, integrated system testing, performance testing, and reliability run activities.
• Monitoring and managing commissioning resources, manpower, and work priorities.
• Interfacing closely with project management, construction, engineering, and operations teams to ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
• Preparing and presenting commissioning progress reports, KPIs, and status updates to management and clients.
• Supporting plant start-up, stabilization, and achievement of performance guarantees.
• Ensuring successful turnover of completed systems to operations and client representatives.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior commissioning engineers and commissioning staff.
• Promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement throughout the commissioning phase.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and system handover activities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical completion, system completion, commissioning procedures, operational readiness, and plant start-up processes.
• Experience with commissioning management systems and completions databases.
• Thorough understanding of process plants, utilities, rotating equipment, static equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams including engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to develop and review commissioning plans, procedures, method statements, test packs, and handover documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical analysis, and problem-solving skills during commissioning and start-up phases.
• Sound knowledge of international industry standards, codes, and HSE requirements.
• Experience in performance testing, reliability runs, and acceptance testing activities.
• Strong planning, scheduling, coordination, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and commissioning/project management software tools.
• Experience working on EPC, EPCM, PMC, offshore, onshore, brownfield, or greenfield projects is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Commissioning Professional certifications, or equivalent are advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and fast-paced environments.

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, energy, or industrial projects.

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: the company values the commitment and loyalty of our people, celebrating Long Service at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections: join experts around the world at the leading edge of our industry.
• Energy Transition Academy: join a community of experts sharing knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems.