Principal Engineer - Commissioning

Petrofac; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer for Commissioning, specializing in Mechanical Engineering. This role involves leading a team of engineers through the intricacies of Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities within the Oil & Gas sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring safety and efficiency while managing project risks and coordinating with various stakeholders. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects while developing innovative solutions to complex challenges. If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Annual Bonus

Professional Development

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the Oil & Gas industry, particularly in commissioning.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage project risks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning engineers in Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and manage project execution issues.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Technical Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Mechanical Packages

Vendor Management

Job description

Position Title: Principal Engineer - Commissioning (Mechanical)

Scope Of Responsibilities

Lead a team of commissioning engineers in carrying out Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning & Start-up activities. Provide necessary technical information for other disciplines during the project. Coordinate the work within the budgeted man hours and project schedule.

Primary Duties

1. Identify requirements and scope of work, review specifications, drawings, and other documents of the project, and establish applicability to the scope of work.
2. Carry out a detailed assessment of the commissioning work involved and assess available resources and potential constraints.
3. Review contractual documents to identify project requirements, constraints, and risks.
4. Provide inputs to commissioning proposals during the bidding stage.
5. Inspect and ensure completion of construction activities prior to commissioning, and establish safety procedures.
6. Ensure safety and precautionary procedures are followed during commissioning.
7. Discuss and obtain approval for Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, and Operations procedures from clients.
8. Lead subcontractors for the safe execution of Pre-Commissioning / Commissioning activities, ensuring adherence to schedule.
9. Manage risks as assigned, reviewing risks regularly with the commissioning manager, project management, and site management.
10. Conduct regular risk assessments and meetings with clients on issues such as HSE.
11. Monitor costs, control expenses, and report overruns to management.
12. Maintain field presence to oversee quality and progress of work.
13. Lead multidisciplinary commissioning & start-up teams for project execution.
14. Address punch list items after site inspections.
15. Coordinate with discipline engineers and supervisors to resolve project execution issues safely.
16. Communicate regularly with subcontractor teams.
17. Support and guide commissioning engineers on technical issues.
18. Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Mechanical-Specific Responsibilities

• Develop project-specific procedures, preservation & maintenance check sheets, matrices, and schedules.
• Identify and resolve technical problems related to rotating/static equipment, mechanical packages, and valves, coordinating with vendors as needed.
• Ensure preservation and maintenance of rotating equipment post-commissioning and start-up.
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate vendor bids, and analyze technical bids for specialist services.
• Assess requirements for special tools, temporary facilities, and equipment for pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Participate in plant model reviews concerning accessibility and maintainability.
• Guide activities related to rotating equipment such as lube oil flushing, alignment, lubrication, vibration checks, and start-up.
• Supervise static equipment installation, ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Oversee activities like air blowing, flushing, leak testing, drying, and inerting of piping.
• Manage activities such as mechanical interlocks and pipeline pigging.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with experience in the Oil & Gas industry.