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McDermott International, Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to apply conceptual knowledge and solve straightforward commissioning problems under guidance. You will support home office deliverables, participate in site inspections, walk-downs, punch lists, and testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the project team and client, supervising craft personnel, and contributing to commissioning, start-up, and performance tests across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• 3–8 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant.
• Good understanding of commissioning, completions, and training concepts.
• Able to communicate technical solutions to engineers and non‑engineers.
• Minimum 3 years in chemical, refinery, or oil & gas facility environments.
• Willing to travel to international construction sites.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Commissioning Manager and support the Principal Commissioning Engineer in deliverables.
• Perform at site walk-down inspections, punch listing, and testing; troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with project team and client to maintain positive relationships.
• Support commissioning activities: manuals, spares, start-up procedures, and tests.
• Supervise craft personnel for pre‑commissioning and commissioning tasks.
• Coordinate activities with other engineers in the commissioning team.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Commissioning Engineer applies their conceptual knowledge of Commissioning (Eng) and, with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward Commissioning (Eng) problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Commissioning Engineer understands critical business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Report to the Commissioning Manager and provide support to the Principal Commissioning Engineer in the preparation of home office deliverables
• At the site, participate in walk-down inspections, punch listing, and testing including troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical & instrument component issues that can arise on the project
• Work collaboration within the Project team and with the Client to maintain positive relationships
• Required to support the commissioning team with performing any of the following activities as a minimum
  • Operate and maintain Manuals development
  • Commissioning and Start-up Spares development
  • First Fills and Consumables development
  • Commissioning and Start-Up Procedures
  • Discipline Equipment system checks and tests
  • Function testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems
  • Participate in Commissioning, Start-Up, and Performance Testing
  • Resolve operational and maintenance issues during Commissioning, Start-Up, and Performance Tests
• Supervise craft personnel required for site pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• Coordinate activities with other engineers in the commissioning team

Reports to:

Project: Project Commissioning Manager

Functional: Function Commissioning Manager

Liaise with: Commissioning Manager, Discipline Lead Engineers, Project Engineers, Construction/Fabrication team

Supervises: Support personnel within the function group

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering
• 3-8 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant
• Requires a good understanding of concepts, principles, and practices in commissioning, completions, and training as well as basic knowledge of other functions, such as construction and operations & maintenance
• Applies understanding of the industry to improve effectiveness
• Preferably possess a degree or diploma or equivalent in engineering
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, or oil & gas process facility
• Prefer 2+ years of previous commissioning and start-up experience in the chemical, refinery, or oil & gas industry
• Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers
• Must have good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
• Must have good organizational skills and be adaptable to the needs of various discipline groups
• Must have the ability to assess and communicate project requirements and expectations in a clearly defined, positive, and productive manner
• Willing and able to travel to construction sites on assignments to international sites
• Proficiency in English, Multi-Language skills a plus

Requirements: