Senior Commissioning Engineer - Handover

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mc Dermott is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer – Handover in Dubai to lead commissioning efforts across systems and interfaces. The role emphasizes ensuring project readiness, executing punch lists, and coordinating with project, construction, and operations teams for safe handover and smooth start-up.

The successful candidate will bring 8+ years in oil and gas commissioning, strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems, and proven ability to manage discipline

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 8 years of oil and gas commissioning experience with major contractors or EPCs.
• Strong knowledge of pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing home-office commissioning deliverables and plans.
• Lead site inspections to verify readiness and safety, and manage punch lists.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues during site execution.
• Coordinate with project teams and client representatives to maintain clear communication.
• Support development of operation and maintenance manuals and spares planning.

Skills

Commissioning engineering

Systems handover

Pre-commissioning

Start-up execution

Functional testing

Troubleshooting

Site walk-downs

Punch list control

Construction interface

International site assignments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Handover

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Engineering

Experience: 8-15 years in oil and gas commissioning, start‑up, completions, or site project execution

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

Senior Commissioning Engineer – Handover in Dubai is an oil and energy opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional who can support project system readiness, site inspections, punch list control, functional testing, troubleshooting, and start‑up execution. The role is suited for an engineer with strong commissioning discipline knowledge, practical exposure to mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems, and the ability to coordinate safely and effectively with project, construction, fabrication, client, completions, and operations teams.

The Senior Commissioning Engineer supports the controlled movement of project systems from construction completion through pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up, and performance testing. The position combines home office preparation with site‑based technical execution, helping ensure procedures, spares, consumables, testing records, and system handover requirements are properly developed and followed. By resolving technical issues early, coordinating discipline interfaces, and supervising site activity, this role helps reduce commissioning risk, improve start‑up reliability, and support smooth delivery of energy facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Commissioning Manager and Principal Commissioning Engineer in preparing home office commissioning deliverables.
• Participate in site walk‑down inspections to verify installation progress, system readiness, safety conditions, and outstanding work.
• Prepare, review, and follow up punch list items that may affect pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up, or performance testing.
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation component issues during site execution.
• Work with project teams and client representatives to maintain clear communication and positive working relationships.
• Support the development and maintenance of operation and maintenance manuals.
• Assist with commissioning and start‑up spares planning to ensure required items are available before execution.
• Help prepare first fills and consumables requirements for assigned systems and commissioning packages.
• Develop, review, and support the implementation of commissioning and start‑up procedures.
• Perform discipline equipment system checks, inspections, and tests in line with approved project procedures.
• Support functional testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems.
• Participate in commissioning, start‑up, and performance testing activities for assigned systems.
• Resolve operational and maintenance issues identified during commissioning, start‑up, or performance test phases.
• Supervise craft personnel involved in site pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate daily activities with commissioning engineers and other members of the commissioning team.
• Liaise with discipline lead engineers, project engineers, construction teams, fabrication teams, completions specialists, designers, and operations and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure commissioning activities are carried out within company policies, project guidelines, safety requirements, and approved discipline procedures.
• Communicate technical solutions, system expectations, and commissioning priorities clearly to engineers and non‑engineers.
• Keep commissioning documentation, test records, punch list updates, progress information, and handover files organized and current.
• Support travel to construction sites and international project locations when required by assignment needs.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering.
• 8-15 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor, consultant, EPC organization, or project delivery environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, oil and gas processing, or similar industrial facility.
• Previous commissioning and start‑up experience in the chemical, refinery, or oil and gas industry is preferred.
• Good understanding of commissioning, completions, start‑up, training, construction, operations, and maintenance practices.
• Practical experience with site walk‑downs, punch listing, system checks, functional testing, troubleshooting, and performance testing.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems used in energy and process facilities.
• Ability to apply industry knowledge to improve commissioning effectiveness, system readiness, and execution quality.
• Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to engineers, craft teams, clients, and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Good computer software skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Organized working style with flexibility to support different discipline groups and shifting project priorities.
• Ability to assess project requirements and communicate expectations in a clear, positive, and productive manner.
• Willingness to travel to construction sites and international project locations when assigned.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English. Multi‑language skills are an advantage.
• Safety‑conscious approach with the ability to work in demanding site and project environments.

Skills Set

• Commissioning engineering
• Systems handover
• Pre‑commissioning
• Start‑up execution
• Commissioning planning
• Site walk‑downs
• Punch list control
• Mechanical testing
• Electrical testing
• Instrumentation testing
• Functional testing
• Performance testing
• Troubleshooting
• Operation and maintenance manuals
• Commissioning procedures
• Start‑up procedures
• Commissioning spares
• First fills planning
• Consumables planning
• Craft supervision
• Completions coordination
• Construction interface
• Fabrication interface
• Operations and maintenance support
• Client coordination
• Discipline engineering support
• System checks
• Test documentation
• Handover documentation
• Oil and gas facilities
• Refinery facilities
• Chemical processing facilities
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Visio
• International site assignments