Hook Up Commissioning Manager

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 146,896 - 238,707; Full time

Job summary

Mc Dermott in Dubai is seeking a Hook Up Commissioning Manager to lead the execution of commissioning efforts for complex offshore projects. Candidates must have 13 years of experience and a degree in engineering.

The role includes reviewing contracts, managing large teams, and ensuring successful project execution with a focus on safety and efficiency. Join a global leader in the energy sector with a commitment to innovation and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13 years of experience in offshore engineering, hook-up, commissioning, construction, installation or related project execution roles.
• Strong multi-discipline understanding of offshore design techniques and statutory codes.
• Proven ability to manage large teams and site execution activities.

Responsibilities

• Review contractual documents to define the hook-up and commissioning scope.
• Lead the development of execution plans for hook-up and commissioning.
• Prepare cost estimates for hook-up and commissioning scope.

Skills

Hook-up management

Commissioning management

Offshore project execution

Pre-commissioning planning

Start-up coordination

Performance testing

Plant acceptance

System turnover

Completions management

EPC project delivery

Execution planning

Commissioning scheduling

Cost estimating

Subcontractor management

Supplier service coordination

P and ID review

Model review

PHA review

SIL review

HSE coordination

Site completions management tool

Operating procedures

Emergency procedures

Training program management

Client coordination

Lessons learned

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline

Job description

Hook Up Commissioning Manager Job Snapshot

Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Project Management
Experience: 13 years
Job Type: Full‑time

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Project Management
Salary: 40000-65000 (estimated range – confirm final offer with employer)
Gender: Any
Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractual documents to define the hook‑up and commissioning scope of work for assigned projects.
• Lead the development and implementation of execution plans for pre‑hook‑up, commissioning, hook‑up, start‑up, performance testing, and plant acceptance.
• Determine organization structure, manpower requirements, work hours and resources needed to meet project objectives.
• Develop pre‑commissioning, hook‑up, commissioning and project completion schedules in coordination with project schedulers, construction and installation teams.
• Prepare cost estimates for hook‑up and commissioning scope and support budget control throughout execution.
• Provide pre‑commissioning, hook‑up, commissioning and start‑up input during the fabrication and design phases.
• Ensure hook‑up and commissioning participation in P and ID reviews, model reviews, PHA reviews, SIL reviews and other technical project reviews.
• Direct the preparation of pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up, operation, maintenance, shutdown and emergency procedures.
• Lead the development and population of site completions management tool data during the engineering phase.
• Manage laboratory manual preparation and laboratory equipment or materials lists when required by contract.
• Identify and manage subcontractor and supplier service requirements for all hook‑up and commissioning activities.
• Define specialized cleaning needs, special tools, temporary equipment and commissioning support resources.
• Provide input for performance test procedures and coordinate site testing activities.
• Work with HSE teams during EPC execution to support safe facility handover, start‑up and operation.
• Coordinate closely with construction, installation, project teams and client representatives to support system turnover and plant acceptance.
• Direct site pre‑commissioning, hook‑up, commissioning and start‑up activities as required by the contract.
• Manage training programs for team members and client personnel according to project needs.
• Interface with local agencies when required to support smooth commissioning, start‑up and facility operation.
• Capture lessons learned and ensure feedback is incorporated into future execution planning.
• Lead implementation, enforcement and verification of McDermott policies, procedures and mandatory training requirements.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 13 years of experience in offshore engineering, hook‑up, commissioning, construction, installation or related project execution roles.
• Strong multi‑discipline understanding of offshore design techniques, analysis methods, statutory codes and applicable guidelines.
• Detailed knowledge of project execution, commissioning planning, completions systems, system turnover and offshore start‑up requirements.
• Proven ability to manage large teams, subcontractors, suppliers, client interfaces and site execution activities.
• Strong understanding of pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up, performance testing, plant acceptance and operational readiness.
• Able to develop schedules, execution plans, budgets, work‑hour forecasts, procedures and resource plans.
• Strong HSE awareness with the ability to integrate safety planning into commissioning and start‑up activities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferably registered as a Professional Engineer, Chartered Engineer or member of a recognised professional engineering society.

Skills Set

• Hook‑up management
• Commissioning management
• Offshore project execution
• Pre‑commissioning planning
• Start‑up coordination
• Performance testing
• Plant acceptance
• System turnover
• Completions management
• EPC project delivery
• Execution planning
• Commissioning scheduling
• Cost estimating
• Subcontractor management
• Supplier service coordination
• P and ID review
• Model review
• PHA review
• SIL review
• HSE coordination
• Site completions management tool
• Operating procedures
• Emergency procedures
• Training program management
• Client coordination
• Lessons learned

Why Join Us

• Lead hook‑up and commissioning execution on complex offshore Oil and Energy projects with direct impact on facility readiness and safe start‑up.
• Work across engineering, fabrication, construction, installation, completions, performance testing and plant acceptance stages.
• Build senior leadership exposure by managing teams, subcontractors, client interfaces, procedures, schedules and commissioning execution plans.
• Support high‑value offshore project delivery in a role where safety, planning, technical judgment and stakeholder coordination are critical.
• Join a global energy project company with strong experience in offshore, subsea, onshore and energy transition infrastructure.

About the Company

McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering, procurement, construction and installation company serving the energy industry. With more than 100 years of experience, McDermott delivers offshore, subsea, onshore and energy transition projects through advanced engineering capability, disciplined project execution, strong commissioning expertise and reliable international operations.