Senior Offshore Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is urgently seeking an experienced Supervisor Commissioning (Mechanical Systems) for an offshore PMC project in Abu Dhabi. You will lead mechanical commissioning across Wellhead Towers, subsea and piping, ensuring safe startup and smooth handover to Operations.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical commissioning, with offshore exposure and preferably an EPC/PMC background. Strong leadership, HSE focus and readiness to work in challenging offshore environments are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in mechanical commissioning, with at least 5 years offshore.
• Strong hands-on experience in offshore platforms, Wellhead Towers, jackets and topsides.
• PMC/EPC background is preferred, ADNOC Offshore experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to supervise field teams, coordinate start-up activities and ensure safety.
• Knowledge of commissioning procedures, risk management and handover to operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate offshore mechanical commissioning activities across WHTs, platforms, subsea pipelines and brownfield projects.
• Ensure safe execution of pre-commissioning, commissioning, startups and handover per procedures and HSE requirements.
• Act as field focal point for rotating/static equipment and mechanical packages, ensuring readiness for startup and safe handover.
• Oversee day-to-day commissioning work at fabrication yards and offshore installations.
• Monitor progress, productivity, and report status, risks and technical issues to engineers/leads.
• Support shutdowns, tie-ins, equipment replacement and facility modifications as needed.

Skills

Offshore commissioning

Mechanical systems

Field supervision

HSE compliance

Startup coordination

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Penspen is urgently seeking an experienced Supervisor Commissioning (Mechanical Systems) for an offshore PMC project in Abu Dhabi. You will lead mechanical commissioning across Wellhead Towers, subsea and piping, ensuring safe startup and smooth handover to Operations.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical commissioning, with offshore exposure and preferably an EPC/PMC background. Strong leadership, HSE focus and readiness to work in challenging offshore environments are essential.