Commissioning Director

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity & Inclusion

Remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Life and Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

John Wood Group PLC is seeking an experienced Commissioning Director to lead and oversee multi-billion dollar onshore oil and gas EPCm projects in the United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on developing and implementing commissioning strategies, coordinating testing and handover, and ensuring all systems meet design and safety standards.

The successful candidate will collaborate with project teams and stakeholders globally, drive risk mitigation, and lead training for operations and maintenance

Responsibilities

• Developing commissioning plans and procedures for a systematic approach.
• Overseeing testing and verification of systems to meet design specs and ops requirements.
• Ensuring all systems and equipment function safely before handover.
• Preparing and maintaining commissioning documentation, including test results and certificates.
• Collaborating with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders for seamless integration.
• Identifying potential risks during commissioning and developing mitigation strategies.
• Providing training and support to operations and maintenance on newly commissioned systems.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards throughout commissioning.

Job description

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commissioning Director with a proven track record in overseeing and managing complex multi-billion dollar onshore oil and gas EPCm project.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe.We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market - leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects:Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization 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 Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development:Development plans that are 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 existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• Developing and implementing commissioning plans and procedures to ensure a systematic approach.
• Overseeing and coordinating the testing and verification of systems and equipment to ensure they meet design specifications and operational requirements.
• Ensuring all systems and equipment function correctly and safely before handover.
• Preparing and maintaining comprehensive commissioning documentation, including test results and certificates.
• Collaborating with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and communication.
• Identifying potential risks during commissioning and developing strategies to mitigate them.
• Providing training and support to operations and maintenance personnel on newly commissioned systems and equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards throughout the commissioning process.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.