Senior Commissioning Engineer (Electrical)

McDermott; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to enhance their commissioning discipline. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience in oil and gas to solve complex problems and improve operational effectiveness. You will collaborate closely with project teams and clients, ensuring the successful execution of commissioning and start-up activities. This position offers the chance to work on international sites, providing a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact project success. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant.
• Ability to communicate technical solutions to engineers and non-engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Commissioning Engineer in home office deliverables.
• Participate in inspections, punch listing, and troubleshooting at site.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Multi-Language Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Degree or diploma in engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Job Overview:

The Senior Commissioning Engineer uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the Commissioning discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Commissioning discipline. The Senior Commissioning Engineer solves complex problems and uses their discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. They impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the Commissioning team and other related teams and ensure that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering
• 8-15 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant
• Requires a good understanding of concepts, principles, and practices in commissioning, completions, and training as well as basic knowledge of other functions, such as construction and operations & maintenance
• Applies understanding of the industry to improve effectiveness
• Preferably possess a degree or diploma or equivalent in engineering
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, or oil & gas processing facility
• Prefer 2+ years of previous commissioning and start-up experience in the chemical, refinery, or oil & gas industry
• Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers
• Must have good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Must have good organizational skills and be adaptable to the needs of various discipline groups
• Must have the ability to assess and communicate project requirements and expectations in a clearly defined, positive, and productive manner
• Willing and able to travel to construction sites on assignments to international sites
• Proficiency in English, Multi-Language skills a plus

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Report to the Commissioning Manager and provide support to the Principal Commissioning Engineer in the preparation of home office deliverables
• At the site, the Senior Commissioning Engineer will participate in walk-down inspections, punch listing, and testing including troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical & instrument component issues that can arise on the project
• Work collaboration within the Project team and with the Client to maintain positive relationships
• Required to support the commissioning team with performing any of the following activities as a minimum:
• Operate and maintain Manuals development
• Commissioning and Start-up Spares development
• First Fills and Consumables development
• Commissioning, and Start-Up Procedures
• Discipline Equipment system checks and tests
• Function testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems
• Participate in Commissioning, Start-Up and Performance Testing
• Resolve operational and maintenance issues during Commissioning, Start-Up, and Performance Tests
• Supervise craft personnel required for site pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• Coordinate activities with other engineers in the commissioning team

Reports to:
Project: Project Commissioning Manager
Functional: Function Commissioning Manager
Liaise with: Commissioning Manager, Discipline Lead Engineers, Project Engineers, Construction/Fabrication team
Supervises: Commissioning Engineers, Completions Specialists, Operation & Maintenance specialists, Designers, and support personnel within the function group