Commissioning Site Leader (Pipeline)

Synapsco; Dubai; On-site; AED 330,517 - 477,414; Full time

Job summary

Synapsco is seeking an experienced professional for a Commissioning role in Dubai, UAE, with responsibilities including managing commissioning activities, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects, including onshore pipelines.

This role features a rotational schedule of 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off, and requires fluency in English. Strong project management and team coordination skills are essential, along with the ability to conduct risk assessments and optimize commissioning procedures.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Oil & Gas Projects.
• Familiar with onshore pipelines installation.
• Ability to manage a team and coordinate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Participate in commissioning risk assessments and validate safety requirements.
• Review and approve commissioning deliverables and procedures.
• Manage commissioning activities and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Team Coordination

Risk Assessment

Fluent English

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/07/2025

Responsibilities

Commissioning Preparation Phase

• Position based in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi), resident, with mission to construction sites and vendor premises (FAT)
• Ensure HSE aspects are proactively addressed during the preparation phase by participating in commissioning risk assessments and validating that all safety requirements are reflected in contractor procedures.
• Review and approve commissioning preparation deliverables from the contractor, including work distribution, system/sub-system breakdown, prioritization, resource planning, scheduling, and team coordination.
• Review and approve the Commissioning procedures (transfer, interfaces, punch list, internal organization…)
• Validate that all commissioning team members and contractors are trained and competent in COMPANY standards, safety protocols, and commissioning methodology.
• Optimise the Commissioning schedule and start-up sequence.
• Validate the mobilization plan for personnel and vendors.
• Identify and address all interface issues with other project packages with respect to Commissioning.
• Validate the overall Commissioning plan.
• Coordinate early engagement with Field Operations to ensure alignment on commissioning boundaries, handover expectations, and operational readiness.

Commissioning Execution Phase

• Position based in Iraq (construction site), rotational (4 ON, 4 OFF)
• Ensure that commissioning activities are executed safely and in full compliance with project requirements, schedule, and milestones.
• Ensure that all commissioning activities are executed under the appropriate permit-to-work system and that SIMOPS risks are mitigated.
• Responsible for witnessing and monitoring the Pre-commissioning activities performed by the Contractor.
• Countersign all Pre-commissioning dossiers at Ready For Commissioning (RFC) status.
• Control all Commissioning activities performed by the Contractor.
• Check progress against planning and recommend any necessary corrective actions.
• Manage punch list clearance prior to final commissioning completion.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of commissioning activities.
• Report immediately any unexpected events which may affect the Commissioning of the plant or the start up.
• Review and approve the Commissioning dossiers after completion of Commissioning activities and sign the Achievement Of Commissioning and Transfer to Operations and Maintenance certificates.
• Ensure that all systems meet the defined criteria for handover to Operations, including documentation, punch list clearance, and performance testing.
• Document and share lessons learned during commissioning to support continuous improvement and future project phases.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Oil & Gas Projects activities and familiar with typical onshore pipelines installation.
• Good ability to organize and manage a team and coordinate his activities and responsibilities with other entities/stakeholders of the Project (Packages Managers, Construction, Vendors, other Commissioning entities and Field Operations team).
• Experience working in a client role interfacing with EPC/EPSCC contractors. Language: fluency in English is mandatory.