Profile Commissioning Supervisor - Mechanical
Do you have hands-on experience taking mechanical systems from Mechanical Completion through commissioning, start-up, and handover to Operations? Are you ready to support a major greenfield petrochemical project in Antwerp?
We are looking for a Commissioning Supervisor - Mechanical to supervise mechanical systems and equipment during pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and final handover to Operations.
Tasks & responsibilities:
- Supervise mechanical systems and equipment from Mechanical Completion through pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover.
- Coordinate and perform system walkdowns, equipment checks, punch-list follow-up, and readiness verification.
- Review mechanical completion documentation, system boundaries, test packs, and commissioning dossiers.
- Coordinate mechanical pre-commissioning activities, including flushing, cleaning, pressure testing, leak testing, reinstatement, and system preparation.
- Support the commissioning and start-up of mechanical equipment, utilities, and process systems.
- Work closely with Construction, Operations, Engineering, Process, E&I, and commissioning teams.
- Coordinate with Construction and Engineering on outstanding mechanical issues, punch items, and technical queries.
- Supervise contractors and field personnel during commissioning and start-up activities.
- Ensure safe execution in line with HSE, Permit-to-Work, LOTO, and SIMOPS requirements.
- Maintain accurate commissioning records, punch lists, system status updates, and handover documentation.
- Support progressive system handover from Construction/Commissioning to Operations.
- Where required, take responsibility for mechanical commissioning activities across multiple plant areas or the complete facility.
Requirements Commissioning Supervisor - Mechanical
- Extensive hands-on experience in Mechanical Commissioning & Start-Up within petrochemical, ethylene/olefins, refinery, Oil & Gas, or comparable process facilities.
- Proven experience taking mechanical systems and equipment from Mechanical Completion through commissioning and actual plant start-up to Operations handover.
- Strong practical knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, static equipment, piping systems, valves, and associated plant equipment.
- Strong understanding of mechanical completion, system boundaries, walkdowns, punch listing, test packs, and commissioning procedures.
- Experience supporting or supervising actual plant start-ups, preferably on large-scale greenfield projects.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Construction, Operations, Engineering, Process, E&I, and other commissioning disciplines.
- Strong field leadership and contractor coordination skills.
- Good knowledge of HSE, Permit-to-Work, LOTO, and SIMOPS requirements.
- Experience with major petrochemical projects, steam crackers, or ethylene/olefins plants is a strong advantage.
- Good command of English
- EU work eligibility and availability to mobilise to Antwerp by 1 November 2026.
Project Details
- Location: Antwerp
- Industry: Petrochemical / Ethylene / Olefins
- Project phase: Commissioning & Start-Up
- Start date: 1 November 2026
- Duration: Approximately 12 months
- Contract: Freelance or payroll
- Housing and transport: Provided