Job Title: Senior Commissioning Manager

KBR, Inc.

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 800,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

KBR, Inc. is expanding its Project Management Consultancy team to support a prestigious offshore development project in Abu Dhabi.

The Senior Commissioning Manager will plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning, start-up, testing, and handover activities from mechanical completion through handover to the client. The role requires 15+ years in EPC/oil & gas, with at least 5 years in a senior commissioning leadership role, and a strong background in ADNOC standards, HSE and multi-discipline

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, chemical or process engineering.
15+ years in EPC/oil & gas, with 5+ years in senior commissioning leadership.
Experience with ADNOC, offshore platforms, and multinational project teams.

Responsibilities

Develop commissioning strategies, procedures, schedules and execution plans.
Lead multi-discipline commissioning teams through pre-commissioning, commissioning and handover.
Coordinate with engineering, construction, QA/QC, HSE, and client reps.
Review test packs, method statements and readiness plans for compliance.
Monitor progress, manage punch lists, and ensure timely turnover documentation.
Provide weekly/monthly KPI reports and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical or Process Engineering

Professional commissioning/project-management certifications (advantageous)

Tools

CMS

SCADA

DCS

Job description

Title:

Job Title: Senior Commissioning Manager

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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: Senior Commissioning Manager

KBR is expanding its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team to support a prestigious and high-profile offshore development project in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be assigned to the ADNOC Offshore PMC project and will initially be based at the Client’s or Contractor’s office in Abu Dhabi. Depending on project requirements, the role may subsequently transition to a rotational assignment at the project site.

Job Purpose

The Senior Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all commissioning, start-up, testing, and handover activities for ADNOC Offshore projects. The role ensures that all systems and subsystems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, contractual requirements, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Planning & Management

Develop and implement commissioning strategies, procedures, schedules, and execution plans.
Lead commissioning activities from mechanical completion through pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover.
Ensure commissioning activities are integrated with overall project execution plans and milestones.
Establish systemization and subsystem completion methodology to support phased handover.

Leadership & Coordination

Lead multidisciplinary commissioning teams including electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, process, telecom, and control systems personnel.
Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, QA/QC, HSE, operations, vendors, and client representatives.
Manage subcontractors and commissioning service providers to achieve project objectives.

Technical Oversight

Review and approve commissioning procedures, test packs, method statements, and operational readiness plans.
Verify completion of punch list items and ensure readiness for commissioning activities.
Oversee functional testing, loop checking, SATs, integrated system testing, and performance testing.

HSE & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure all commissioning activities comply with ADNOC Offshore HSE requirements and permit-to-work systems.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with project HSE plans and risk mitigation measures.
Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS, and project safety reviews as required.

Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary focal point for commissioning matters with ADNOC Offshore and project stakeholders.
Lead commissioning meetings and provide regular progress updates to management and clients.
Support final acceptance, handover, and close-out activities.

Documentation & Reporting

Monitor commissioning progress against schedule and budget.
Ensure completion dossiers, turnover packages, commissioning records, and as-built documentation are accurately maintained.
Prepare weekly and monthly commissioning reports, KPIs, and risk assessments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, Process Engineering, or equivalent.
Professional certifications in commissioning, project management, or related disciplines are advantageous.

Experience

Minimum 15+ years of experience in EPC, offshore oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, or energy projects.
Minimum 5 years in a senior commissioning leadership role.
Proven experience managing commissioning activities on major ADNOC, offshore platform, topsides, brownfield, or greenfield projects.
Strong background in pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and system handover processes.
Experience working with international EPC contractors and multinational project teams.

Technical Competencies