Senior Onshore Commissioning Lead – Process & Utilities

Penspen Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is urgently seeking a Lead - Onshore Commissioning for offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will plan, coordinate, and execute multidisciplinary commissioning activities to ensure safe pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and handover in line with standards.

You will lead teams, develop strategies and schedules, and coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Vendors and Client representatives to ensure successful completion and adherence to HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 15–18+ years in Oil & Gas commissioning with at least 5 years in a lead role.
• Minimum 5+ years offshore experience.
• Knowledge of API, ASME, IEC, ISO standards.
• PMC experience preferred.
• Prev. ADNOC project experience is advantageous.

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.
• Manage 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

Project coordination

Offshore experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Penspen is urgently seeking a Lead - Onshore Commissioning for offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will plan, coordinate, and execute multidisciplinary commissioning activities to ensure safe pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and handover in line with standards.

You will lead teams, develop strategies and schedules, and coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Vendors and Client representatives to ensure successful completion and adherence to HSE standards.