Lead Commissioning Engineer: Start-up & Energy Projects

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer in Abu Dhabi to join its Oil, Gas & New Energies team. Initially office-based with a potential move to onshore site in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The role focuses on overseeing testing, inspection and validation to meet project requirements and operational standards. You will lead commissioning plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure safety compliance throughout pre-commissioning to start-up, with emphasis on proper documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5–10 years hands-on experience in pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up of large-scale projects.
• Vendor equipment‑specific commissioning training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities per project specs, safety standards and contractual requirements.
• Develop and implement commissioning procedures, checklists, and turnover plans with construction, quality and operations teams.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction to ensure systems are mechanically completed and ready for commissioning on schedule.
• Execute functional and performance tests to verify operational readiness of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Supervise subcontractors and vendor representatives to ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Monitor commissioning progress, generate KPIs, and address deviations or concerns.
• Adhere to HSE procedures and manage permits for all commissioning activities.
• Coordinate system handover and documentation, including as-built records, test reports and operation manuals.
• Support troubleshooting and startup testing to resolve anomalies collaboratively.

Skills

P&IDs interpretation

System commissioning

Dynamic commissioning

Coordination

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical Engineering

Tools

System completions tools

Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer in Abu Dhabi to join its Oil, Gas & New Energies team. Initially office-based with a potential move to onshore site in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The role focuses on overseeing testing, inspection and validation to meet project requirements and operational standards. You will lead commissioning plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure safety compliance throughout pre-commissioning to start-up, with emphasis on proper documentation and