Senior Offshore Telecom Commissioning Lead

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is urgently seeking a Lead Commissioning (Telecom) for an offshore PMC project in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and delivering telecom pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on a high‑profile offshore facility.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in telecom, with at least 5 years offshore, and a proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams; ADNOC Offshore exposure is a plus. You will work with engineering, construction, IT/OT and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience with at least 5+ years offshore.
• Proven experience in telecom commissioning within offshore oil and gas.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary telecom commissioning teams.
• Experience with brownfield modifications and offshore tie-ins.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, integration and handover of offshore telecom systems.
• Ensure telecom systems are installed, tested and operating per design, standards and HSE procedures.
• Interface with Engineering, Construction, IT/OT, Cybersecurity, Operations, Marine, Vendors and Client reps.
• Lead all telecom pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Develop the telecom commissioning execution strategy and align with project schedule.
• Execute telecom cutovers with minimal disruption and support offshore start-up.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore telecom experience

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Penspen is urgently seeking a Lead Commissioning (Telecom) for an offshore PMC project in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and delivering telecom pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on a high‑profile offshore facility.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in telecom, with at least 5 years offshore, and a proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams; ADNOC Offshore exposure is a plus. You will work with engineering, construction, IT/OT and operations teams.