Senior Commissioning Manager - Oil & Gas Projects

LutechResources; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Manager – Commissioning to lead professional staff and supervisors, accountable for the performance and results of the Commissioning group on major oil and gas projects.

You will shape departmental plans, allocate resources, coach teams, drive start-up activities, ensure compliance with policies, and coordinate across disciplines, fabrication, and construction to meet project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience and proven leadership experience in oil and gas with major contractor or consultant.
• Significant role in at least three major oil and gas or chemical process projects demonstrating commissioning/start-up knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships; presentation skills required.
• Good working knowledge of English, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and other engineering software programs.
• Excellent organizational skills and adaptability to various discipline groups.
• Proficiency in English; multilingual skills are a plus.
• Reassignment to other McDermott offices may occur.

Responsibilities

• Manage a generally homogeneous team; adapt plans to meet production/operational challenges.
• Coach, reward, and recognize professional employees for success.
• Accountable for performance and results of the department within its discipline.
• Direct staff assignments on projects and proposals; ensure coordination with other disciplines, fabrication, and construction.
• Oversee administrative and technical management of the Commissioning Department.
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions across systems, equipment, and personnel.
• Lead budgeting, staffing, and succession planning for the department.
• Ensure timely completion of mandatory training and adherence to McDermott policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Presentation skills

Multi-language skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

McDermott in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Manager – Commissioning to lead professional staff and supervisors, accountable for the performance and results of the Commissioning group on major oil and gas projects.

You will shape departmental plans, allocate resources, coach teams, drive start-up activities, ensure compliance with policies, and coordinate across disciplines, fabrication, and construction to meet project requirements.