Senior Onshore PMC Engineer - Pre-Commissioning & Start-up

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is actively seeking an experienced PMC Engineer (Commissioning Mechanical) for ADNOC Onshore in Abu Dhabi. You will lead mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and performance testing on onshore facilities, ensuring safe transfer from construction to operations.

You will coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors and ADNOC Operations, uphold HSE standards, and deliver comprehensive handover dossiers while aligning with project specifications and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical commissioning within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery or EPC projects.
• Experience with onshore oil and gas facilities is highly preferred.
• ADNOC/ADNOC Onshore project experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, vendors and client/operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Review approved commissioning procedures, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, vendor manuals, commissioning philosophies and project specifications.
• Develop and execute mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures, checklists and test packs.
• Verify Mechanical Completion and RFC status before starting commissioning activities.
• Review and clear mechanical punch-list items in coordination with Construction, QA/QC and Operations.
• Supervise pre-commissioning activities including: Equipment inspection and cleaning, Flushing and chemical cleaning, Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, Air blowing and nitrogen purging, Equipment lubrication, Lube-oil flushing, Leak testing, Alignment verification, Rotating equipment checks, Valve and piping system testing.
• Commission and test mechanical equipment including: Centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, Compressors, Air coolers, Heat exchangers, Pressure vessels, Tanks, Filters and strainers, Valves, Piping systems, Utility systems, Package equipment.
• Verify equipment installation, alignment, lubrication, preservation and mechanical integrity before start-up.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, Operations, HSE and Construction teams to ensure system readiness.
• Coordinate with vendors/OEM representatives during equipment commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, equipment inspections and functional testing where applicable.
• Ensure work permits, isolations, blinds, depressurization, draining, purging and other commissioning prerequisites are properly implemented.
• Participate in system walkdowns and prepare/close commissioning punch lists.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems encountered during pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up.
• Monitor equipment operating parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, speed and lubrication conditions.
• Support initial equipment run-in, operational testing and performance testing.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with ADNOC Operations to achieve safe and efficient start-up.
• Prepare commissioning schedules, daily progress reports, test records and system handover dossiers.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, including check sheets, test reports, punch lists and acceptance certificates.
• Ensure as-built documentation and turnover packages are complete.
• Support final system handover from Project/Contractor to ADNOC Operations.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Wood is actively seeking an experienced PMC Engineer (Commissioning Mechanical) for ADNOC Onshore in Abu Dhabi. You will lead mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and performance testing on onshore facilities, ensuring safe transfer from construction to operations.

You will coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors and ADNOC Operations, uphold HSE standards, and deliver comprehensive handover dossiers while aligning with project specifications and client requirements.