Lead Completion Engineer

Airswift; Rotterdam, Den Haag; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks a Lead Completions Engineer to coordinate Construction, Mechanical Completion, Commissioning and Handover processes in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

You will implement the Completions Management System, oversee system turnover from Construction to Commissioning and Operations, and manage punch lists and progress reporting while identifying risks and mitigation actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in lead commissioning or completions.
• Experience with EPC contractors or owner/operator organisations.
• Experience in Petrochemical/Chemical/Oil & Gas/Energy/Utilities/Hydrogen sectors.
• Site-based project experience with strong HSE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute completions activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement and administer the project Completions Management System, including systemization and turnover processes.
• Ensure completions activities are delivered in accordance with project schedules and quality requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

HSE compliance

Documentation

Risk management

Tools

Completions software systems

Job description

The Lead Completions Engineer is responsible for coordinating and executing the Construction, Mechanical Completion, Commissioning, and Handover processes.

The successful candidate will manage completions activities using established completions management systems and work processes, ensuring the efficient transfer of systems from Construction to Commissioning and ultimately to Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Completions Management:

• Lead and execute completions activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement and administer the project Completions Management System, including systemization and turnover processes.
• Ensure completions activities are delivered in accordance with project schedules and quality requirements.

Handover & Turnover Coordination:

• Support the handover process from Construction to Commissioning and from Commissioning to Operations.
• Prepare and maintain Handover Dossiers, Turnover Packages, Mechanical Completion Certificates, and System Acceptance Certificates.
• Verify documentation completeness prior to system transfer.

Punch List & Walkdown Management:

• Coordinate system walkdowns with construction, commissioning, quality, and operations teams.
• Manage project punch lists and ensure timely close-out of outstanding items.
• Facilitate completions progress reviews and turnover meetings.

Reporting:

• Prepare regular completions progress reports and dashboards.
• Provide clear visibility of system status, turnover readiness, punch list closure, and commissioning progress.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks that could impact project milestones and recommend mitigation actions.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of experience
• Similar Lead Commissioning or Completions positions
• Experience working for EPC contractors, owner/operator organisations, or industrial project environments within: Petrochemical, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, Hydrogen
• Experience managing equipment preservation through completions software systems.
• Previous site-based project experience with a strong focus on safe working practices and compliance with HSE requirements.