Global Commissioning Engineer – Oil & Gas Start-Up

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

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