Lead Testing & Commissioning Engineer [Offshore Platform]

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghobash Group seeks a Lead Testing & Commissioning Engineer to lead comprehensive pre-commissioning, commissioning start-up, and performance testing for a major Oil & Gas project. The role requires multidisciplinary coordination across instrument air, electrical, ICSS, and offshore brownfield interfaces, ensuring safe and timely handover.

The candidate will oversee planning, execution, documentation, and handover, interfacing with OEMs, ADNOC Offshore Operations, and project management to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in testing commissioning and start-up leadership in Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate package OEMs, electrical vendors and operations teams.
• Strong knowledge of compressor packages, instrumentation control, and utility interfaces.
• Experience with offshore brownfield tie-ins, SIMOPS, and live facility start-up procedures.
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning Start-Up, and Performance Test plans.
• Lead commissioning of instrument air and plant air compressors, dryers, and related systems.
• Coordinate electrical testing, energization, and verification of protection and control systems.
• Lead ICSS integration testing, FAT/SAT, and end-to-end functional tests.
• Manage documentation completion, handover, and punch-list closure.
• Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting and safe recovery during tests and start-up.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Offshore coordination

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

WinPCS

ICAPS

Zenator

CoConsole

EDMS/Aconex

Navisworks

Omicron Megger

Job description

1. Position Purpose

The Lead Testing & Commissioning Engineer shall lead the complete pre-commissioning commissioning start-up performance testing and handover of the Project. The primary process package is the instrument air and plant air compressor system; however successful commissioning depends on extensive integration with electrical power systems instrumentation package PLC DCS/ESD/F&G mechanical and piping systems utilities brownfield tie-ins and offshore operations. The role is therefore multidisciplinary and shall coordinate all relevant disciplines OEMs subcontractors and Company representatives to achieve safe and timely system start-up.

2. Key Accountabilities

• Own and lead the overall testing and commissioning strategy systemization execution plan and handover process for the complete Project.
• Lead commissioning of compressor and dryer packages including mechanical run-in electrical energization instrumentation calibration logic validation functional testing and performance testing.
• Act as the single focal point for commissioning interfaces among Engineering Procurement Construction OEMs subcontractors ADNOC Offshore Operations and the project management team.
• Ensure all systems and subsystems are mechanically complete safe properly documented and ready before energization introduction of utilities or start-up.
• Drive closure of punch items technical queries interface issues and commissioning constraints to meet project milestones.

3. Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

3.1 Commissioning Management and Planning

• Develop the overall Pre-Commissioning Commissioning Start-up and Performance Test Plan for the project.
• Define commissioning systems subsystems boundaries priorities turnover sequence and required completion milestones.
• Prepare and maintain the commissioning schedule resource plan vendor mobilization plan and offshore execution sequence in coordination with Planning and Construction.
• Establish commissioning readiness criteria system handover requirements Mechanical Completion (MC) Ready for Commissioning (RFC) Ready for Start-up (RFSU) and final acceptance requirements.
• Prepare and maintain the Commissioning Register system/subsystem status tracker punch list register constraint register interface register and vendor attendance schedule.
• Coordinate commissioning inputs for shutdown planning brownfield tie-ins SIMOPS offshore campaigns and marine/logistics requirements.
• Conduct commissioning readiness reviews daily coordination meetings and system walkdowns with all stakeholders.

3.2 Compressor and Mechanical Package Commissioning

• Lead pre-commissioning and commissioning of instrument air and plant air compressors dryers filters receivers after-coolers drains and associated auxiliaries.
• Verify package installation alignment lubrication cooling ventilation cleanliness flushing leak testing and readiness for initial start.
• Coordinate compressor OEM activities including preservation release pre-start inspection first start no-load/load trials vibration checks capacity testing and reliability run.
• Validate compressor loading/unloading sequence duty/standby operation automatic changeover pressure control dryer regeneration and package operating philosophy.
• Coordinate piping blowdown flushing pressure/leak testing reinstatement line-up and introduction of air to the existing platform networks.
• Lead package performance testing against approved datasheets guaranteed capacity pressure dew point power consumption and other contractual performance criteria.
• Ensure safe interface with existing instrument air and plant air systems during cutover and transition.

3.3 Electrical Testing and Energization

• Lead testing energization and functional checks for all electrical systems supporting the project package including HV/LV switchgear MCCs VFDs UPS/DC systems distribution boards transformers and control panels as applicable.
• Review and approve energization procedures switching programs electrical isolation plans LOTO requirements and energization certificates.
• Ensure completion and acceptance of insulation resistance continuity earthing contact resistance primary/secondary injection protection relay functional and inter-trip tests.
• Verify protection settings relay coordination motor starting requirements control power availability and interfaces with existing electrical systems.
• Lead motor solo runs rotation checks VFD tuning current/vibration monitoring and load testing of compressor motors and auxiliaries.
• Coordinate electrical OEM support and resolve issues related to switchgear MCC VFD ECMS/PMS and package power/control interfaces.

3.4 Instrumentation Control and ICSS Integration

• Lead calibration loop checking and functional testing of pressure temperature flow dew point vibration and other package/process instruments.
• Ensure completion of instrument installation checks impulse line verification tubing leak tests instrument air connections range/settings verification and calibration records.
• Review and validate I/O lists loop diagrams instrument index alarm and trip set points control narratives Cause & Effect matrices and shutdown philosophy.
• Lead package PLC DCS ESD F&G ECMS/PMS and other ICSS interface testing including hardwired and communication signals.
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) Integrated FAT Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) loop tests logic tests and end-to-end functional tests.
• Validate compressor start permissive trips alarms sequencing duty/standby changeover remote/local operation and emergency shutdown response.
• Coordinate DCS graphics alarm displays trends historian points and operator interface validation with ADNOC Operations.

3.5 Engineering Construction and Vendor Interface

• Review engineering deliverables from a commissioning and operability perspective including P&IDs SLDs layouts cable schedules loop drawings logic diagrams Cause & Effect datasheets and vendor documents.
• Identify commissioning requirements early and ensure they are incorporated into design procurement construction and vendor scope.
• Provide input to constructability operability maintainability HAZOP/PHA design reviews 3D model reviews and shutdown/tie-in studies.
• Coordinate resolution of design changes field changes technical queries NCRs interface gaps and vendor deviations affecting commissioning.
• Confirm preservation storage installation and pre-commissioning requirements for vendor packages and long-lead equipment.
• Ensure adequate availability of commissioning spares consumables temporary facilities test equipment special tools and vendor specialists.

3.6 Offshore Brownfield SIMOPS and Start-up Coordination

• Plan and coordinate offshore commissioning activities in live operating facilities with minimum disruption to existing operations.
• Prepare detailed tie-in cutover isolation de-isolation reinstatement and start-up sequences in coordination with ADNOC Operations.
• Ensure compliance with PTW SIMOPS LOTO energy isolation electrical safety rules and offshore work control requirements.
• Participate in job safety analysis task risk assessments toolbox talks pre-start-up safety reviews and operational readiness reviews.
• Coordinate offshore manpower rotation access logistics material movement and vendor/OEM attendance for commissioning campaigns.
• Provide immediate technical leadership for troubleshooting and safe recovery from failed tests trips or start-up issues.

3.7 Documentation Completion and Handover

• Prepare review and obtain approval for pre-commissioning commissioning energization functional test start-up and performance test procedures.
• Ensure complete and accurate ITRs check sheets loop folders FAT/SAT reports test certificates calibration records and commissioning dossiers.
• Manage MC RFC RFSU System Completion and final handover dossiers in accordance with project and ADNOC requirements.
• Coordinate red‑line markups as‑built drawings O&M manuals spare parts records vendor data books and final turnover documentation.
• Lead punch categorization and closure ensuring no safety-critical or start-up-blocking punch remains open before commissioning.
• Prepare daily weekly and monthly commissioning reports progress curves look‑ahead plans risk/constraint reports and management updates.
• Coordinate training familiarization and final handover to ADNOC Operations and Maintenance teams.

4. HSE and Quality Responsibilities

• Demonstrate visible HSE leadership and stop any unsafe testing energization or start-up activity.
• Ensure all commissioning works comply with ADNOC HSE requirements Electrical Safety Rules PTW LOTO SIMOPS and project procedures.
• Confirm calibrated and certified test equipment is used and all test records are traceable.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with approved Inspection and Test Plans method statements and quality requirements.
• Lead incident/near-miss reporting technical investigation and corrective action for commissioning-related events.

5. Team Leadership

• Lead and coordinate commissioning engineers discipline engineers supervisors technicians vendors OEM specialists and subcontractor personnel.
• Allocate responsibilities by system and discipline and ensure clear ownership of commissioning deliverables and field activities.
• Mentor team members provide technical guidance and maintain effective communication between office yard and offshore teams.
• Forecast manpower and specialist requirements and support timely mobilization offshore certification and competency verification.
• Promote collaborative working with ADNOC representatives while protecting project scope schedule quality and contractual requirements.

4. Key Deliverables

• Approved Commissioning Execution Plan and system/subsystem breakdown.
• Commissioning procedures energization plans test packs and performance test procedures.
• Commissioning schedule resource/vendor mobilization plan and readiness tracker.
• MC/RFC/RFSU/System Completion dossiers and punch-list closeout records.
• Daily/weekly/monthly progress reports and commissioning risk/constraint registers.
• Final handover dossiers as-built documentation operating records and training completion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Instrumentation & Control Engineering Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. An Electrical or Instrumentation background with strong compressor/mechanical package commissioning experience is preferred.
• Minimum 16 years of experience in Oil & Gas EPC projects with at least 8 years in testing commissioning and start-up leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience in commissioning compressor packages and associated electrical instrumentation control and utility systems.
• Substantial offshore brownfield experience including live-plant tie-ins shutdowns SIMOPS and start-up activities.
• Experience with ADNOC Offshore or similar major operating companies is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience coordinating package OEMs electrical vendors ICSS vendors construction teams and operations personnel.
• Ability to independently lead multidisciplinary commissioning from engineering review through final handover.

Required Technical Competencies

• Compressor package operation and commissioning including rotary screw/centrifugal compressor systems dryers and air treatment equipment.
• HV/LV electrical systems switchgear MCCs VFDs motors UPS/DC systems protection and energization.
• Instrumentation calibration loop checking package PLC DCS/ESD/F&G integration Cause & Effect and functional testing.
• Mechanical completion systemization commissioning dossiers punch management and turnover processes.
• Brownfield tie-ins isolation philosophy cutover planning SIMOPS and offshore commissioning execution.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs SLDs schematics wiring diagrams loop drawings logic diagrams and vendor documentation.
• Knowledge of ADNOC standards IEC ISA API NFPA and applicable hazardous-area requirements.

Software and Tools

• MS Office advanced Excel-based trackers and commissioning reporting tools.
• EDMS/Aconex/Wrench or similar document management systems.
• Commissioning management or completion systems such as WinPCS ICAPS Zenator CoConsole or equivalent.
• ETAP and electrical testing tools such as Omicron Megger and Fluke are desirable.
• PLC/DCS diagnostic and configuration exposure relevant to ABB Siemens Schneider Rockwell or other project systems is desirable.
• AVEVA E3D/PDMS Navisworks or similar model review tools are desirable.

Additional Information

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership ownership and decision-making capability in high-pressure site and offshore environments.
• Excellent multidisciplinary coordination communication reporting and stakeholder-management skills.
• Systematic approach to safety quality documentation troubleshooting and closeout.
• Ability to work across engineering construction commissioning and operations teams and manage multiple vendors simultaneously.
• Willingness and medical fitness to travel and work offshore as required.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Contract