Commissioning Mechanical Rotating Lead

Anotech; Dubai; On-site; AED 331,000 - 477,000; Full time

Job summary

Anotech in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to oversee the preparation and execution of commissioning activities for all mechanical and rotating equipment, including gas turbine generators and compressors. The role requires coordinating with contractors, vendors, and field operations to ensure safe, on-schedule start-up and performance validation.

You will supervise on-site commissioning activities, validate procedures, and contribute to risk assessments and lessons

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years in Oil & Gas projects with strong background in mechanical commissioning.
• Experience with Gas Turbine Generators and BH Gas Compressors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute commissioning activities for mechanical equipment and rotating machines.
• Review commissioning procedures, test plans and check sheets per OPERCOM™.
• Plan FATs and testing activities with package leaders and contractor teams.
• Ensure safety compliance and risk assessments are embedded in commissioning plans.
• Coordinate with field operations to align commissioning activities and knowledge transfer.
• Lead on-site commissioning execution and supervise discipline activities.

Skills

Team coordination

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

OPERCOM methodology

FAT planning

Job description

Responsible for the preparation and execution of commissioning activities for all Mechanical equipment and Rotating machines, including turbogenerators and compressors across the Project scope.

Job Responsibilities:

• Actively support contractors on procedures development to ensure OPERCOM™ is correctly addressed and planned.
• Review and validate discipline-related commissioning procedures, check sheets, and test plans in alignment with OPERCOM™ methodology.
• Coordinate with packages leaders and contractor teams to plan FATs and string testing activities.
• Participate in risk assessments and ensure safety compliance requirements are embedded in commissioning plans.
• Support the definition of system boundaries and interface logic between Projects’ mechanical items.
• Ensure readiness of temporary systems, equipment and tools required for commissioning.
• Coordinate early engagement with Field Operations to ensure alignment on commissioning activities and transfer of knowledge.

2. Commissioning execution phase

• Supervise discipline commissioning activities on site, ensuring compliance with HSE standards, project specifications, and schedule.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractor teams for safe start of machines (Gas Turbines Generators firing, run the pump, refrigerant compressor commissioning, etc.).
• Ensure equipment are well aligned during construction phase to avoid issues at commissioning stage.
• Perform as company focal point for major equipment Operational Tests.
• Follow up the commissioning spare parts related to discipline and coordinate with contractors any emergency material request
• Support the Completion Coordinator in achieving RFC, AOC, and TOM milestones.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings and ensure alignment with commissioning teams
• Capture and share lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 15+ years in Oil & Gas projects with a strong background on Mechanical commissioning
• Experience with Gas Turbine Generators, BH Gas Compressors, project & design engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Good ability to organize and manage a team and coordinate his activities and responsibilities with other entities/stakeholders of the Project.
• Knowledge and experience with international standards and regulatory
• Language: Fluency in English is mandatory. Chinese and Arabic are a plus.