Commissioning Manager

CELESTAL; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestal seeks a Commissioning Manager in the Middle East with 15+ years in Oil & Gas to lead offshore commissioning on EPCI projects including fixed platforms, topsides and FPSOs.

You will develop the Commissioning Execution Plan, supervise pre-commissioning activities, manage HUC, and coordinate a large, multicultural team and client relations to ensure a successful delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Oil & Gas commissioning and start-up.
• At least 5 years as Commissioning Manager or Deputy offshore.
• Experience with offshore HUC, pre-commissioning and yard/onshore prep.
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, cause and effect, and vendor docs.
• Familiarity with Middle East client standards preferred.
• Valid BOSIET/FOET and offshore medical or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Direct commissioning, start-up and performance tests offshore.
• Lead Pre-Startup Safety Reviews and readiness assessments.
• Coordinate licensors, vendors and subcontractors across 50+ staff.
• Manage handover to the Client and completion certificates.
• Plan operator and maintenance training for client personnel.

Skills

Offshore commissioning

Leadership

Team management

Client-facing communication

Planning & scheduling

HSE compliance

Education

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

Tools

Hexagon Smart Completions

GoCompletions

Job description

We’re Hiring a Commissioning Manager – Oil & Gas!

Are you an experienced commissioning leader who has taken offshore facilities from mechanical completion through to first oil? We are looking for a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning on EPCI projects, including fixed platforms, topsides and FPSOs.

Location: Middle East

Contract: [Full-time / Long-term assignment]

Reporting to: Project Manager / Head of Commissioning

Your Responsibilities:

Engineering and Planning:

• Make sure commissioning, start-up and operability requirements are built into engineering deliverables (P&IDs, cause and effect, layouts, vendor documents).
• Take part in HAZOP, SIL, 3D model and operability/maintainability reviews.
• Define commissioning systems, subsystems, boundaries and handover priorities in line with the construction sequence.
• Develop the Commissioning Execution Plan, schedule, manpower histogram, budget and organisation chart.
• Supervise the preparation of:
• Commissioning and start-up procedures
• Operating and maintenance manuals
• Training packages
• Spare parts, first fills and temporary facilities

Mechanical Completion and Pre-Commissioning:

• Drive the systems completion process, covering punch lists, ITRs/check sheets, mechanical completion certificates and system turnover packages.
• Oversee the completions management system (Hexagon Smart Completions, GoCompletions or equivalent) and keep its data and progress reporting accurate.
• Work closely with Construction so that construction completion follows commissioning priorities.

Commissioning, Start-Up and Handover:

• Direct commissioning, start-up and performance test runs, including the introduction of hydrocarbons and offshore hook-up and commissioning (HUC).
• Lead or take part in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and readiness reviews.
• Coordinate licensors, vendor specialists and subcontractors in a team of 50+ people.
• Manage RFSU, Provisional and Final Acceptance certification and the handover to the Client.
• Plan and deliver operator and maintenance training for Client personnel.

HSE, Quality and Reporting:

• Make sure permit-to-work, isolation (LOTO) and SIMOPS procedures are in place and followed.
• Contribute to safety walkdowns and incident investigations, and build a strong safety culture.
• Report on progress, KPIs, cost and schedule.
• Take part in risk, change management and lessons-learned reviews.

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.

At least 15 years in Oil & Gas commissioning and start-up, including at least 5 years as Commissioning Manager or Deputy on the Contractor side for offshore projects.

Mandatory: At least 3 major offshore EPCI projects taken through start-up, covering both yard/onshore pre-commissioning and offshore HUC.

Offshore know-how: POB management, marine spreads and accommodation vessels, SIMOPS, and brownfield tie-ins on live facilities.

Technical skills: Process systems, gas compression, utilities, and electrical and control system commissioning. Experience with completion databases is required, and Hexagon Smart Completions is a plus.

Familiarity with Middle East Client standards (QatarEnergy, ADNOC, Aramco) is preferred.

Valid BOSIET/FOET and offshore medical, or the ability to obtain them.

Soft skills: Leadership of large multicultural teams, strong Client-facing communication and a firm commitment to HSE. Fluent English is required.