Senior Commissioning Systems Lead - ICAPS & Handover

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross in Dubai seeks an experienced Commissioning Systems & Processes Lead with 8+ years in Oil & Gas / EPC to steer commissioning for a large-scale project. The role covers planning, systemization, ICAPS implementation, field readiness, and handover, while leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with Engineering, Construction, Operations and vendors.

This long-term assignment requires strong leadership, deep commissioning knowledge, and readiness to support operations across

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Oil & Gas / Petrochemical EPC experience in Commissioning, Process or Systems Engineering.
• Experience across the complete commissioning lifecycle from engineering preparation and systemization through execution, performance testing and handover.
• Proficient in OPERCOM methodology and ICAPS software; advanced ICAPS user/administrator experience preferred.
• Experience with HAZOP, 3D model reviews, P&IDs and equipment data sheets.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Middle East experience preferred, particularly Iraq and TotalEnergies projects.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to work on a long-term assignment in Iraq and comply with project travel, accommodation and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead system and subsystem breakdown and commissioning planning.
• Develop the Commissioning Execution Plan, systemization strategy and commissioning sequence.
• Lead commissioning deliverables, procedures, OTPs, test procedures, work packs and dossiers.
• Act as the technical lead and key user for ICAPS, including task structures, test packs, certificates and workflows.
• Ensure commissioning and performance test activities are properly planned and traceable in ICAPS.
• Participate in HAZOP, 3D model and design reviews to ensure the project is commissionable and operable.
• Review P&IDs, equipment data sheets and engineering deliverables against commissioning requirements.
• Manage interfaces with existing facilities, other contractors and operating systems.
• Lead preparation for site commissioning, including manpower, vendors, temporary facilities, tools and consumables.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary commissioning teams during site execution.
• Coordinate commissioning priorities with Construction and Pre-commissioning teams.
• Manage RFC, AOC and TOM certification and handover activities.
• Support the Commissioning Manager with progress reporting and technical coordination.

Skills

Commissioning lifecycle

ICAPS

OPERCOM

Leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Petroleum/Process Systems Engineering

Tools

ICAPS

OPERCOM

Job description

Duncan & Ross in Dubai seeks an experienced Commissioning Systems & Processes Lead with 8+ years in Oil & Gas / EPC to steer commissioning for a large-scale project. The role covers planning, systemization, ICAPS implementation, field readiness, and handover, while leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with Engineering, Construction, Operations and vendors.

This long-term assignment requires strong leadership, deep commissioning knowledge, and readiness to support operations across