Senior Commissioning Lead: Mechanical, Piping & HVAC

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking an experienced Technical Commissioning Lead with extensive Oil & Gas/EPCC commissioning background. The role will direct electrical, instrumentation ICSS/FG and telecom commissioning for a large-scale project in the UAE, overseeing mechanical, piping, HVAC and utility systems from design through handover.

The candidate will manage discipline dossiers, test packages, and commissioning procedures while coordinating with construction, vendors and ICAPS teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of commissioning experience on large EPC oil & gas projects.
• Minimum 5 years as Mechanical Piping/Pipeline or HVAC Commissioning Lead.
• Proficient in rotating equipment alignment, vibration analysis and tests.
• Familiar with pipeline testing, flushing, drying, pigging and NG purge.
• Experience with OPERCOM, ICAPS and EPCI commissioning tools.
• English fluent, able to write reports and lead meetings.
• Middle East EPCC exposure preferred; ADNOC/Total Energies exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead system definitions and commissioning scope for mechanical and utility systems.
• Review vendor docs, FAT/SAT and prepare site support plans.
• Coordinate with ICAPS team to establish dossiers and test packages.
• Lead commissioning of static and rotating equipment and HVAC systems.
• Manage piping, pipeline hydrotest, flushing and pigging activities.
• Prepare and supervise OTPS and testing procedures across disciplines.
• Coordinate interfaces with electrical, instrumentation, and ICSS teams.
• Ensure completion of procedures during Detailed Engineering phase.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Piping & HVAC

ICAPS & Dossiers

Rotating Equipment

Hydrotest & Flushing

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering discipline

Tools

ICAPS software

FAT/SAT procedures

Job description

Duncan & Ross is seeking an experienced Technical Commissioning Lead with extensive Oil & Gas/EPCC commissioning background. The role will direct electrical, instrumentation ICSS/FG and telecom commissioning for a large-scale project in the UAE, overseeing mechanical, piping, HVAC and utility systems from design through handover.

The candidate will manage discipline dossiers, test packages, and commissioning procedures while coordinating with construction, vendors and ICAPS teams.