Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer - Global Projects

McDermott International, Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 535,680; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd. seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineer (Electrical) to lead commissioning activities, support home office deliverables, and coordinate with multiple teams on large oil & gas projects in the UAE and abroad.

The role requires 8–15 years of oil & gas experience, strong knowledge of commissioning, and ability to communicate complex technical solutions. Travel to international sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• 8–15 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant.
• Requires a good understanding of commissioning, completions, and training with knowledge of other functions like construction and operations & maintenance.
• Able to communicate technical solutions clearly and have good computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Commissioning Manager and support the Principal Commissioning Engineer in home office deliverables.
• Participate in walk-down inspections, punch listing, and testing including troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical & instrument issues.
• Collaborate with Project team and Client to maintain positive relationships.
• Support commissioning activities: manuals development, start-up spares, first fills and consumables development, and start-up procedures.
• Discipline equipment system checks and tests; function testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems.
• Coordinate with other engineers and supervise craft personnel for pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Liaise with Commissioning Manager, Discipline Lead Engineers, Project Engineers, and Construction team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English

Travel

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

McDermott International, Ltd. seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineer (Electrical) to lead commissioning activities, support home office deliverables, and coordinate with multiple teams on large oil & gas projects in the UAE and abroad.

The role requires 8–15 years of oil & gas experience, strong knowledge of commissioning, and ability to communicate complex technical solutions. Travel to international sites is expected.