Senior Commissioning Engineer - Systems

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,160 - 424,080; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd in Dubai seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineer - Systems to lead and execute commissioning activities across major energy projects. You will coordinate home office deliverables, site inspections, system testing, punch list closure, and start-up readiness with engineering, construction and client teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8–15 years in oil and gas commissioning and start-up, strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• 8-15 years of oil and gas experience with a major contractor, consultant, EPC company, or project delivery organization.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Commissioning Manager and support the Principal Commissioning Engineer with home office deliverables.
• Prepare and contribute to commissioning documentation required for planning, site execution, system readiness, and handover.
• Participate in site walk-down inspections to verify installation status, system condition, access readiness, and commissioning requirements.
• Support punch listing activities and help drive closure of items affecting testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, or start-up progress.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation component issues that arise during site commissioning activities.
• Work closely with project teams and client representatives to maintain constructive, transparent, and practical working relationships.
• Support the development of operation and maintenance manuals for project systems.

Skills

Commissioning engineering

Systems commissioning

Walk-down inspections

Start-up support

Punch list closeout

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Mechanical testing

Project coordination

Documentation planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Role: Senior Commissioning Engineer - Systems

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Engineering

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

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Systems in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who can support commissioning deliverables, site inspections, system testing, punch list closeout, troubleshooting, and start-up readiness across major energy projects.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Salary: 26000-38000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Context

The Senior Commissioning Engineer supports the final technical stage of project delivery by helping systems move from construction completion into tested, operational, and performance-ready condition. The position combines home office preparation with site-based commissioning execution, including walk-downs, punch listing, functional testing, start-up support, and issue resolution. By coordinating between commissioning, completions, construction, fabrication, engineering, operations, maintenance, and client teams, this role helps reduce start-up risk, improve system readiness, and ensure project requirements are clearly understood and delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Commissioning Manager and support the Principal Commissioning Engineer with home office deliverables.
• Prepare and contribute to commissioning documentation required for planning, site execution, system readiness, and handover.
• Participate in site walk-down inspections to verify installation status, system condition, access readiness, and commissioning requirements.
• Support punch listing activities and help drive closure of items affecting testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, or start-up progress.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation component issues that arise during site commissioning activities.
• Work closely with project teams and client representatives to maintain constructive, transparent, and practical working relationships.
• Support the development of operation and maintenance manuals for project systems.
• Assist with commissioning and start-up spares planning to ensure required materials are available for execution.
• Support preparation of first fills and consumables needed for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Develop, review, and assist with implementation of commissioning and start-up procedures.
• Carry out discipline equipment system checks and tests in accordance with approved project procedures.
• Support functional testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems.
• Participate in commissioning, start-up, and performance testing activities across assigned systems and work scopes.
• Resolve operational and maintenance issues identified during commissioning, start-up, and performance testing phases.
• Supervise craft personnel required for site pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate work with commissioning engineers, completions specialists, operations and maintenance specialists, designers, and support personnel.
• Liaise with discipline lead engineers, project engineers, construction teams, and fabrication teams to resolve technical and execution issues.
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed within approved guidelines, project policies, safety requirements, and discipline procedures.
• Communicate technical expectations clearly to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Support international construction site assignments when required by project execution needs.
• Maintain organized records for commissioning progress, test results, punch list status, issue logs, and handover documentation.

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 company, or project delivery organization.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of commissioning, completions, start-up, training, construction, operations, and maintenance principles.
• Practical experience with walk-down inspections, punch lists, system checks, functional testing, troubleshooting, and performance testing.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems used in process or energy facilities.
• Ability to apply industry knowledge to improve commissioning planning, execution quality, and system readiness.
• Clear 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.
• Strong organizational ability with flexibility to support different discipline groups and changing 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 as required.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Multi-language skills are an advantage.
• Safety-conscious, adaptable, and comfortable working in demanding project environments.

Skills Set

• Commissioning engineering
• Systems commissioning
• Pre-commissioning
• Start-up support
• Systems completion
• Walk-down inspections
• Punch list closeout
• 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
• Site execution
• Construction coordination
• Fabrication coordination
• Completions support
• Operations and maintenance interface
• Client coordination
• Project engineering
• System handover
• Test documentation
• Oil and gas processing
• Refinery facilities
• Chemical facilities
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Visio
• International site assignments

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to support complex oil and energy projects where commissioning discipline, system readiness, and safe start-up directly influence operational success. The position provides exposure to home office planning, site execution, cross-discipline coordination, troubleshooting, testing, and international project environments. It is a strong fit for professionals who want to build deeper commissioning leadership experience while contributing to reliable and well-controlled project handover.

About the Company

McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and technology company serving the oil and energy sector. The company supports offshore, subsea, onshore, and energy transition projects across the energy value chain. In Dubai, McDermott International, Ltd offers opportunities for engineering professionals who want to contribute to safe commissioning, reliable start-up, and technically disciplined project delivery.