Sr. Commissioning Engineer (Telecom) - Offshore, WHT, Subsea & Piping, BF

Penspen Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 380,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen Ltd in Abu Dhabi is urgently seeking a Sr. Commissioning Engineer (Telecom) for offshore PMC projects.

You will lead telecom commissioning activities across Wellhead Towers, subsea fiber, and piping interfaces, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and handed over safely in line with project standards. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience, including at least 5 years offshore, and a strong background in telecom systems on offshore platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical & Communication Engineering from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of experience with at least 5 years offshore project exposure.
• Experience commissioning telecom systems on offshore platforms and brownfield facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead telecommunications commissioning activities for offshore oil & gas projects.
• Ensure telecom systems are installed, tested, integrated, and handed over per specifications.
• Act as focal point between engineering, construction, vendors, and clients for telecom commissioning.
• Develop telecom commissioning strategies, procedures, and execution plans.
• Prepare CEPs, systemization, and commissioning dossiers.
• Define telecom system boundaries and handover sequences.
• Review engineering deliverables and vendor documentation on telecom philosophies.
• Lead testing of Offshore telephone, IP telephony, intercom, and PABX systems and data networks.

Skills

Telecom commissioning

Offshore experience

IP telephony

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications/Electrical/Electronics

Job description

Penspen is urgently looking to hire for Sr. Commissioning Engineer (Telecom) - Offshore, WHTs, Subsea & Piping, BFsfor one of our Offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi.

Qualification Required

• The candidates should have Bachelor's Degree inTelecommunications,Electronics, Electrical & Communication Engineering from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• lead and execute telecommunications commissioning activities for offshore oil & gas projects, including Wellhead Towers (WHTs), subsea cable and pipeline developments, and brownfield modification projects.
• responsible for ensuring telecom systems are installed, tested, integrated, commissioned, and handed over safely and efficiently in compliance with project specifications, international standards, operational requirements, and project schedules.
• acts as the focal point between engineering, construction, vendors, commissioning teams, operations, and clients for all telecom-related commissioning activities
• Develop telecom commissioning strategies, procedures, and execution plans.
• Prepare Commissioning Execution Plans (CEP), systemization, and commissioning dossiers.
• Define telecom system boundaries and handover sequences.
• Review engineering deliverables, vendor documentation, and telecom philosophies.
• Lead commissioning and testing ofOffshore telephone systems,IP telephony systems,Intercom systems,PABX systems
• Lead commissioning and testing ofData & Network Systems,Radio Communication Systems,Safety & Security Systems,Offshore Telecom Systems
• Support commissioning of subsea fiber optic communication systems associated with subsea pipelines and cable installations.
• Verify communication interfaces between offshore facilities and onshore control centers.
• Plan and execute telecom cutover and migration activities.
• Ensure minimal operational disruption during brownfield modifications.
• Prepare commissioning dossiers and turnover packages.
• Support Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) and final handover activities.

Experience Required

• Minimum 15+ years of experience, with at least 5 years significant in offshore project.
• Proven experience intelecom commissioning experience
• Experience commissioning telecom systems onOffshore platforms,Wellhead Towers (WHTs), Jackets and topsides,Brownfield offshore facilities
• Preferred experience from PMC/EPC Background.
• Previous ADNOC Offshore Experience is advantage.