Senior Commissioning Engineer - HV Substations & Wind

McDermott Middle East - Qatar Branch; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Middle East - Qatar Branch seeks a Principal Commissioning Engineer to lead full lifecycle commissioning for complex oil and gas facilities. You will define requirements, develop and monitor testing plans, and supervise subcontractors across multiple sites.

You will ensure safe, on-time delivery by mobilizing manpower and equipment, coordinating with design, vendors, and safety reviews, and delivering the final handover documentation with rigorous project controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Sciences and Electrical Engineering required.
• Extensive experience in oil and gas commissioning.
• Must have OPERCOM experience.

Responsibilities

• Define the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning requirements and establish procedures including testing plans and strategies.
• Define the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning detailed schedule Level 4.
• Define the Commissioning Performance Test Program.
• Develop and maintain the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Database.
• Supervise the activities of the Commissioning Subcontractor.
• Provide inputs to the Design Engineering Manager for the Facilities design.
• Take ownership and manage risks and schedules for completion activities.
• Mobilize manpower and equipment for commissioning works.
• Manage commissioning teams across Project worksites.
• Compile final handover documentation.

Skills

English fluency

Oil & Gas projects experience

Commissioning experience

Renewable projects experience

Scheduling knowledge

Communication skills

Ownership & accountability

EPCI project knowledge

Vendor coordination

HSES awareness

Education

Bachelor of Sciences, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Job description

McDermott Middle East - Qatar Branch seeks a Principal Commissioning Engineer to lead full lifecycle commissioning for complex oil and gas facilities. You will define requirements, develop and monitor testing plans, and supervise subcontractors across multiple sites.

You will ensure safe, on-time delivery by mobilizing manpower and equipment, coordinating with design, vendors, and safety reviews, and delivering the final handover documentation with rigorous project controls.