Senior Onshore Commissioning Lead – Offshore Projects

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is urgently looking to hire a Lead - Onshore Commissioning (Process & Utility, Electrical, I&C and Mechanical systems) for offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi. The role handles planning, coordinating, and executing multidisciplinary commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant delivery from pre-commissioning to handover.

The candidate will lead teams, develop strategies, coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Vendors, and Client representatives, and manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 15 to 18+ years of Oil & Gas commissioning experience, including at least 5 years in a lead role.
• Minimum 5+ years offshore experience mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of offshore process and utility systems.
• Familiarity with API, ASME, IEC, ISO standards.
• PMC experience preferred.
• Experience with ADNOC projects would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commissioning activities for Process & Utility, Mechanical, Electrical, and I&C systems.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, procedures, schedules, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Vendors, and Client representatives to ensure successful system completion and handover.
• Oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes and standards, company procedures, and HSE requirements.
• Manages system completion, Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), punch list closure, and final acceptance documentation.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve commissioning and start-up issues to minimize project risks and schedule impacts.
• Supervise and mentor multidisciplinary commissioning teams, ensuring effective resource utilization and technical guidance.
• Monitor commissioning progress, prepare reports, and communicate project status to management and stakeholders.
• Support offshore integration, commissioning, and start-up activities as required to ensure seamless project execution and client handover.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore experience

Commissioning expertise

HSE compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Penspen is urgently looking to hire a Lead - Onshore Commissioning (Process & Utility, Electrical, I&C and Mechanical systems) for offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi. The role handles planning, coordinating, and executing multidisciplinary commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant delivery from pre-commissioning to handover.

The candidate will lead teams, develop strategies, coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Vendors, and Client representatives, and manage