Senior Commissioning Manager

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co. seeks a Senior Commissioning Leader to guide PMC/Contractor teams from FEED to EPC, ensuring safe startup and project success. You will coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning activities, handover, and maintenance planning while managing risks and budgets.

Required experience includes 20 years in Oil & Gas or Petrochemicals, with offshore FEED/EPC exposure and GCC regional work. UAE nationals have a 15-year preference with GCC familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field with accreditation.
• 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical sectors; 15 for UAE Nationals.
• Minimum 5 years in GCC region preferred; offshore FEED/EPC project experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to PMC and Contractor commissioning teams from FEED through EPC.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and successful project delivery.
• Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities with vendors.
• Ensure handover documentation and maintenance procedures are in place.
• Supervise commissioning tests, CARs/NCRs, and risk-based reviews.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and HSE compliance across teams.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction and Operations for plant start-up.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Commissioning

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Key Accountabilities

Provide overall leadership and direction to PMC and Contractor commissioning teams ensuring commissioning feasibility and readiness from the FEED stage through EPC completion while driving stakeholder alignment and successful project delivery

To carry out pre-commissioning and commissioning activities of the project commissioning and coordination procedures with the company and Contractor Vendor during the critical stages to ensure safe commissioning and meeting defined project production targets

Plans directs and supervises all commissioning activities through providing technical and operational support Supervises mechanical completion performance tests and discusses all outstanding CARs and NCRs Provides technical input with the PMT PMC during different stages of the project

Ensures that all formal handover documentation Engineering and operating manuals etc plus all required materials spare parts and consumables etc in accordance with planned maintenance schedule

Review and approve post commissioning scenarios operation scenarios overhaul philosophy emergency and preventative maintenance procedures Plans directs supervises and controls the activities of assigned personnel in the Commissioning Team and exercises the supervision function at the level established by the Management

Advise Maintenance Engineering and other departments on complex technical matters Manages the Commissioning Teams across functions and site as well as external contractors to deliver the project successfully to agreed budget and timescale ensuring all HSE requirements are adhered to

Determines work priorities approves alterations to shift crew and plans reviews day-to-day project and commissioning activities in line with targets Reviews commissioning procedures and P amp IDs attends technical project review meetings HAZOP SIL design studies etc participates in vendor workshops for acceptance tests and provides comments on shortfalls

Studies and analyses complex technical problems constraints related to plant operation and maintenance including diagnosis of problem situations and recommends approves solutions and action plans

Ensures spare parts and required materials are ordered in accordance with planned maintenance schedules Supervises periodic reviews as required by Procurement Division Ensures all operating maintenance and vendor documentation is handed over to the Company as per project requirements Initiates reviews and endorses amendments to 1 Permit to Work 2 Standing Instructions 3 General Operating Procedures 4 Operating Procedures and 5 Maintenance Preparation Procedures

Prepares and monitors Operations and Maintenance commissioning project budgets performance and utilization and provides periodic reports for management Contributes to meetings with Production Engineering I amp Q HSE and Project Divisions for discussion of technical problems HAZOP and other process studies Develops proposes plant modifications and long-term studies to increase the efficiency safety and reliability of plant equipment

Responsible for developing and maintaining the start-up schedule controlling all costs associated with commissioning including labour and equipment and integrating activities with Engineering Construction and Commissioning deliverables Utilizes technical skills and depth of experience to identify potential risks in operational activities through risk assessments advanced audits and other means to ensure HSE PTW compliance and minimize production losses

Assures the safety of personnel and assets by ensuring compliance with HSE regulations attends safety meetings committee meetings Management Safety Tours Advanced Safety Audits and operational audits to promote awareness of HSE rules and regulations and ensure strict adherence by personnel and contractors Plans and controls the preparation and release of equipment ensures work permit procedures are strictly complied with and periodically reviews audits the procedures to ensure safety

Performs the role and bears the responsibilities assigned to the position in accordance with the provisions of the Company HSE Manual Performs other related duties including conducting technical interviews and any other duties as directed by management

Minimum Experience and Qualification

A bachelor s degree in any Engineering or other relevant qualification from accredited university with a minimum twenty 20 years 15 years for UAE Nationals experience in the Oil amp Gas or Petrochemical industry including minimum 5 years preferred in GCC region Must have at least fifteen 15 years of experience in similar position in mega Oil amp Gas or Petrochemical projects Must have required offshore project experience FEED EPC project experience is required