Manager Completions Commissioning

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Manager to lead PMC and contractor commissioning from FEED through EPC, ensuring readiness, safety, and timely delivery.

You will coordinate with the PMT/PMC, supervise teams, manage documentation and handovers, and ensure HSE compliance while aligning with budget and schedule for mega Oil & Gas projects, including ADNOC experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering and 15+ years of Oil & Gas/Petrochemical experience.
• At least 5 years in a similar role on mega projects.
• GCC experience for 5+ years is required.
• ADNOC project involvement is mandatory.
• Offshore project exposure is required.
• PMC experience is essential.
• Experience across FEED and EPC phases is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to PMC and contractor commissioning teams, ensuring readiness from FEED to EPC.
• Report to the commissioning manager and other functional leads; coordinate activities.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning with procedures for safe start-up.
• Direct and supervise all commissioning activities and address CARs/NCRs.
• Ensure handover docs and spare parts are prepared per maintenance plans.
• Apply risk assessments; ensure HSE compliance and budget control.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering

15+ years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical

5+ years in a similar position on mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects

5+ years of GCC experience

ADNOC project experience

Offshore project experience

PMC experience

Experience in FEED & EPC Phases

Job description

Job Description:

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide overall leadership and direction to PMC and Contractor commissioning teams, ensuring commissioning feasibility and readiness from the FEED stage through EPC completion, while driving stakeholder alignment and successful project delivery.

• Reports and liaise with the commissioning manager and other functional leads.

• To carry out pre-commissioning and commissioning activities of the project. commissioning and coordination procedures with the company and Contractor/Vendor during the critical stages to ensure safe commissioning and meeting defined project production targets.

• Plans, directs and supervises all commissioning activities through providing technical and operational support. Supervises mechanical completion, performance tests and discusses all outstanding CARs and NCRs.

• Provides technical input with the PMT/PMC during different stages of the project. Ensures that all formal handover documentation (Engineering and operating manuals etc), plus all required materials (spare parts and consumables etc) in accordance with planned maintenance schedule.

• Review and approve post commissioning scenarios, operation scenarios/overhaul philosophy/emergency and preventative maintenance procedures.

• Plans, directs, supervises and controls the activities of assigned personnel in the Commissioning Team and exercises the supervision function at the level established by the Management. Advise Maintenance, Engineering and other departments on complex technical matters.

• Manages the Commissioning Teams across functions and site, as well as external contractors, to deliver the project successfully to agreed budget and timescale, ensuring all HSE requirements are adhered to.

• Determines work priorities, approves alterations to shift crew, and plans/reviews day-to-day project and commissioning activities in line with targets.

• Reviews commissioning procedures and P&IDs; attends technical project review meetings (HAZOP/SIL, design studies, etc.); participates in vendor workshops for acceptance tests and provides comments on shortfalls.

• Studies and analyses complex technical problems/constraints related to plant operation and maintenance, including diagnosis of problem situations, and recommends/approves solutions and action plans.

• Ensures spare parts and required materials are ordered in accordance with planned maintenance schedules. Supervises periodic reviews as required by Procurement Division. Ensures all operating, maintenance, and vendor documentation is handed over to the Company as per project requirements.

• Initiates, reviews, and endorses amendments to: 1. Permit to Work, 2. Standing Instructions, 3. General Operating Procedures, 4. Operating Procedures, and 5. Maintenance Preparation Procedures.

• Prepares and monitors Operations and Maintenance commissioning project budgets, performance, and utilization, and provides periodic reports for management.

• Contributes to meetings with Production, Engineering, I&Q, HSE, and Project Divisions for discussion of technical problems, HAZOP and other process studies. Develops/proposes plant modifications and long-term studies to increase the efficiency, safety, and reliability of plant equipment.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining the start-up schedule, controlling all costs associated with commissioning, including labour and equipment, and integrating activities with Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning deliverables.

• Utilizes technical skills and depth of experience to identify potential risks in operational activities through risk assessments, advanced audits, and other means to ensure HSE/PTW compliance and minimize production losses.

• Assures the safety of personnel and assets by ensuring compliance with HSE regulations; attends safety meetings, committee meetings, Management Safety Tours, Advanced Safety Audits, and operational audits to promote awareness of HSE rules and regulations and ensure strict adherence by personnel and contractors.

• Plans and controls the preparation and release of equipment, ensures work permit procedures are strictly complied with, and periodically reviews/audits the procedures to ensure safety.

• Performs the role and bears the responsibilities assigned to the position in accordance with the provisions of the Company HSE Manual.

• Performs other related duties, including conducting technical interviews and any other duties as directed by management.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION.

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• 5+ Years of experience in GCC required.
• ADNOC project experience is required.
• Offshore project experience is required.
• PMC experience is required.
• Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. Were building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, theres a path for you here.

And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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