Job Title: Lead Commissioning Engineer - E&I

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is expanding its PMC team in Abu Dhabi to lead offshore commissioning for the ADNOC LTDP project. You will direct commissioning across process, utility, electrical, instrumentation, telecom and control systems, ensuring safe startup and smooth handover to Operations.

The role requires extensive experience in oil & gas projects, strong leadership, adherence to ADNOC standards, and proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams in challenging offshore environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field.
• 10+ years of commissioning leadership experience in oil & gas.
• 18+ years of oil & gas experience overall.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning strategy and execution plans.
• Coordinate offshore commissioning activities with construction, engineering, operations and vendors.
• Lead readiness reviews, test packs and handover activities.
• Oversee safety, quality and compliance per ADNOC standards.
• Manage punch list closure and commissioning constraints.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis during commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Planning & organizing

Problem solving

Risk management

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

ICAPS / WinPCS / Completions Software

Job description

Title:

Job Title: Lead Commissioning Engineer - E&I

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Title: Lead Commissioning Engineer - E&I

KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.

Job Purpose

Lead and manage all pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and handover activities for offshore oil & gas facilities under the ADNOC Offshore LTDP Project. Ensure safe, efficient, and timely commissioning of process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, telecom, and control systems in compliance with ADNOC standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Management

• Develop and implement overall commissioning strategy and execution plans.
• Establish systemization and subsystem boundaries for commissioning.
• Lead commissioning readiness reviews and certification processes.
• Prepare commissioning schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Coordinate offshore commissioning activities with construction, engineering, operations, and vendors.
• Manage Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), Ready for Start-Up (RFSU), and handover activities.

Technical Leadership

• Lead commissioning of:
  • Process systems
  • Utility systems
  • Electrical power distribution systems
  • HV/LV switchgear
  • DCS, ESD, F&G systems
  • Instrumentation and control systems
  • Telecom systems
• Review commissioning procedures, method statements, test packs, and check sheets.
• Coordinate integrated system testing and performance verification.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis during commissioning and start-up.

Offshore Execution

• Supervise offshore commissioning teams and specialist vendors.
• Interface with ADNOC Offshore Operations, EPC contractors, OEMs, and subcontractors.
• Ensure safe energization and commissioning of offshore facilities.
• Manage punch list closure and commissioning constraints.
• Monitor progress and prepare commissioning status reports.

HSE & Quality

• Ensure full compliance with ADNOC HSE policies and PTW requirements.
• Lead commissioning risk assessments, SIMOPS reviews, and toolbox talks.
• Verify all commissioning activities comply with project specifications and international standards.
• Promote Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture throughout project execution.

Documentation & Handover

• Review and approve commissioning dossiers.
• Ensure completion of test records and turnover documentation.
• Support final handover to Operations and Asset Owner.
• Participate in performance guarantee and reliability test runs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
• Commissioning Management certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 18+ years of oil & gas experience.
• Minimum 10+ years in commissioning leadership roles.
• Experience in brownfield modifications, platform upgrades, and live plant tie-ins.
• Previous ADNOC Offshore project experience preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Commissioning and Start-Up Management
• Process Operations Knowledge
• DCS / ESD / F&G Systems
• Electrical & Instrumentation Commissioning
• System Completion Management
• ICAPS / WinPCS / Completions Software
• HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS
• Performance Testing & Plant Acceptance
• ADNOC Standards and Procedures

Leadership Competencies

• Team Leadership
• Contractor Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Problem Solving
• Planning & Organizing
• Risk Management
• Decision Making Under Pressure