Commissioning Engineer

Combined Group Contracting Company (K.S.C.C); Kuwait; On-site; KWD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Group Contracting Company (K.S.C.C) seeks a senior Commissioning Engineer to plan, execute, and document pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation systems, ensuring a safe and reliable handover to Operations.

You will lead testing, verification, and coordination with construction, vendors, and Operations to close punch lists and prepare Ready For Start-Up dossiers, with strong focus on HSSE and project standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical / Process / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of Oil & Gas site construction experience.
• At least 5 years in a similar commissioning/start-up role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Lead system flushing, leak testing, loop checks, and functional testing.
• Coordinate with construction, vendors, and Operations to close punch lists.
• Compile records and handover dossiers for Ready For Start-Up; enforce HSSE standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical / Process / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Purpose:

Plan execute, and document pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation system to ensure safe and reliable handover to Operations

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Preparation

• Develop Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation commissioning procedures, check-sheets, and test packs
• Review system design and construction status to confirm readiness for commissioning

Testing & Execution

• Lead system flushing, leak testing, loop checks, and functional testing of equipment
• Perform safety system verification including ESD, F&G, and Cause & Effect testing

Coordination & Handover

• Coordinate with construction, vendors, and Operations to close punch lists
• Compile records and complete handover dossiers for Ready For Start-Up

HSSE & Compliance

• Enforce Permit-to-Work and SIMOPS requirements during all activities
• Ensure full compliance with project HSSE standards and procedures

Skills

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical / Process / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas site construction including 5 years in a similar position
• Proven experience with KOC / KNPC / KIPIC /JO projects