Lead - Onshore Commissioning (Process & Utility,Elec, I&C and Mech)

Penspen International Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen International Limited is seeking a senior offshore commissioning lead to guide commissioning for Process Utility Mechanical Electrical and IC systems in Abu Dhabi. You will develop strategies, execution plans, and schedules, coordinating with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and Client representatives to ensure completion and handover.

The role requires 15–18+ years in Oil & Gas commissioning with at least 5 years in a lead role, plus offshore experience and familiarity

Qualifications

• 15–18+ years in Oil & Gas commissioning with at least 5 years in a lead role.
• Minimum 5+ years offshore experience.
• Strong knowledge of offshore process and utility systems.
• Familiarity with API, ASME, IEC, ISO standards.
• PMC experience preferred.
• ADNOC project experience in similar role is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commissioning activities for Process Utility Mechanical Electrical and IC systems.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, procedures, schedules, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Vendors, and Client representatives to ensure successful system completion and handover.
• Oversee pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up, performance testing, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes and standards, company procedures, and HSE requirements.
• Manage system completion—Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), punch list closure, and final acceptance documentation.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve commissioning and start‑up issues to minimize project risks and schedule impacts.
• Supervise and mentor multidisciplinary commissioning teams, ensuring effective resource utilization and technical guidance.
• Monitor commissioning progress, prepare reports, and communicate project status to management and stakeholders.
• Support offshore integration, commissioning, and start‑up activities as required to ensure seamless project execution and client handover.

Skills

Oil & Gas commissioning

Lead role

Offshore experience

HSE compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead and manage commissioning activities for Process Utility Mechanical Electrical and IC systems.

Develop and implement commissioning strategies, procedures, schedules, and execution plans.

Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Vendors, and Client representatives to ensure successful system completion and handover.

Oversee pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up, performance testing, and operational readiness activities.

Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes and standards, company procedures, and HSE requirements.

Manage system completion—Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), punch list closure, and final acceptance documentation.

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve commissioning and start‑up issues to minimize project risks and schedule impacts.

Supervise and mentor multidisciplinary commissioning teams, ensuring effective resource utilization and technical guidance.

Monitor commissioning progress, prepare reports, and communicate project status to management and stakeholders.

Support offshore integration, commissioning, and start‑up activities as required to ensure seamless project execution and client handover.

Qualifications

• 15–18+ years of experience in Oil & Gas commissioning, with at least 5 years in a lead role.
• Minimum 5+ years of offshore experience.
• Strong knowledge of offshore process and utility systems.
• Familiarity with international standards (API, ASME, IEC, ISO).
• PMC experience preferred.
• Previous experience on ADNOC projects in a similar role is an added advantage.