Senior Commissioning Engineer: Start-Up & Testing

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,480 - 468,720; Full time

Job summary

Mc Dermott is seeking a Senior Engineer – Commissioning and Start‑Up in Dubai, UAE. This role involves supporting pre‑commissioning, system testing, start‑up, and operational readiness in the Oil and Energy sector.

Strong candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and have senior-level commissioning experience. Responsibilities include preparing technical deliverables and coordinating multidisciplinary activities to bring complex systems into operation. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to support major projects.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up, or performance testing within the energy or EPCI sector.
• Strong coordination skills with construction, engineering, quality, operations, vendors, and client teams.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commissioning documentation required for system completion, testing, start‑up, and operational handover.
• Participate in site walk‑down inspections to verify construction completion and commissioning readiness.
• Supervise craft personnel assigned to pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities.

Skills

Pre‑commissioning

Commissioning engineering

Plant start‑up

Performance testing

Mechanical system testing

Electrical system testing

Instrumentation testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Mc Dermott is seeking a Senior Engineer – Commissioning and Start‑Up in Dubai, UAE. This role involves supporting pre‑commissioning, system testing, start‑up, and operational readiness in the Oil and Energy sector.

Strong candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and have senior-level commissioning experience. Responsibilities include preparing technical deliverables and coordinating multidisciplinary activities to bring complex systems into operation. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to support major projects.