Lead Commissioning Engineer -Oil & Gas

Confidential Company; Kuwait City; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to manage and oversee commissioning activities for oil and gas facilities. The role involves planning, execution, and handover of various systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety requirements. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and extensive experience in commissioning on large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil & gas industry.
• At least 5 years in a lead commissioning role.
• Experience with pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of major oil and gas facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for various systems from construction to performance testing.
• Develop commissioning plans and coordinate with teams.
• Ensure HSE standards are followed during execution.

Skills

Project Management

HSE Compliance

System Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Instrumentation, Mechanical)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Any

Vacancy

Job Description

To lead and manage the commissioning activities of oil and gas facilities—covering mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and process systems—from construction completion through pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing, ensuring all systems are safely and efficiently brought into operation in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and HSE requirements.

1. Planning & Preparation

• Develop detailed commissioning execution plans, procedures, and schedules aligned with the overall project schedule.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, operations, and vendors to ensure smooth transition from mechanical completion to commissioning.
• Review and approve system boundary definitions (MC, Pre-Comm, Commissioning).
• Develop and maintain commissioning dossiers, punch list systems, and turnover documentation.

2. Execution & Supervision

• Lead multi-discipline commissioning teams during field execution phases.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are conducted safely, in compliance with project HSE standards.
• Supervise functional testing, loop checks, cause & effect testing, and system energization.
• Interface with vendor representatives for system testing and troubleshooting.
• Lead systems handover from EPC/Contractors to Operations.

3. Coordination & Communication

• Act as focal point between the project team, construction, operations, and third-party contractors during commissioning.
• Participate in and lead progress meetings, interface workshops, and technical reviews.
• Report commissioning progress, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management.

4. Documentation & Handover

• Ensure commissioning records, red-line drawings, and as-builts are updated and properly archived.
• Manage the preparation and approval of system turnover packages and handover certificates.
• Support operations team during plant start-up and performance testing.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Process or Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in the oil & gas industry, with at least 5 years in a lead commissioning role on large-scale upstream or downstream projects.
• Proven experience with pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of major oil and gas facilities.

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