Senior Systems Commissioning Engineer – Start-up & Testing

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,160 - 424,080; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd in Dubai seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineer - Systems to lead and execute commissioning activities across major energy projects. You will coordinate home office deliverables, site inspections, system testing, punch list closure, and start-up readiness with engineering, construction and client teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8–15 years in oil and gas commissioning and start-up, strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• 8-15 years of oil and gas experience with a major contractor, consultant, EPC company, or project delivery organization.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, oil and gas processing, or similar industrial facility.
• Previous commissioning and start-up experience in the chemical, refinery, or oil and gas industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Commissioning Manager and support the Principal Commissioning Engineer with home office deliverables.
• Prepare and contribute to commissioning documentation required for planning, site execution, system readiness, and handover.
• Participate in site walk-down inspections to verify installation status, system condition, access readiness, and commissioning requirements.
• Support punch listing activities and help drive closure of items affecting testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, or start-up progress.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation component issues that arise during site commissioning activities.
• Work closely with project teams and client representatives to maintain constructive, transparent, and practical working relationships.
• Support the development of operation and maintenance manuals for project systems.

Skills

Commissioning engineering

Systems commissioning

Walk-down inspections

Start-up support

Punch list closeout

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Mechanical testing

Project coordination

Documentation planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

McDermott International, Ltd in Dubai seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineer - Systems to lead and execute commissioning activities across major energy projects. You will coordinate home office deliverables, site inspections, system testing, punch list closure, and start-up readiness with engineering, construction and client teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8–15 years in oil and gas commissioning and start-up, strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems, and proven