HEAD, COMMISSIONING

QatarEnergy; Doha; On-site; QAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

QatarEnergy seeks a senior professional to lead and direct commissioning activities across projects in Doha. The role ensures safe, standardized execution from design through handover, guiding engineers and technicians to prepare assets for reliable operation.

The candidate will have extensive experience in power facilities, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with Gulf-region project environments, ensuring readiness and compliance during asset handover.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in operations, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up of power facilities.
• At least 8 years in a commissioning management role.
• Membership in a recognized engineering or project management association is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct commissioning activities for projects.
• Provide guidance to Lead/Senior Commissioning Engineers, Operation Readiness Discipline Engineers, and Technicians.
• Ensure safe, consistent, and standardized execution of design, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities.
• Ensure Asset Owners are prepared to operate and maintain facilities safely and reliably at handover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Pressure handling

Gulf region experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Primary Purpose Of The Job

Lead and direct commissioning activities for projects, providing guidance to Lead/Senior Commissioning Engineers, Operation Readiness Discipline Engineers, and Technicians. Ensure consistent, safe, and standardized execution of design, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up, and handover activities in alignment with QatarEnergy procedures, engineering standards, safety requirements, and environmental regulations. Ensure Asset Owners are fully prepared to assume safe, reliable, and sustainable operation and maintenance of the facilities at handover.

Required Experience And Skills

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in operations, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start‑up of power generation/process facilities (onshore/offshore).
• At least 8 years in a commissioning management role.
• Membership in a recognized engineering or project management association/institution is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Arabian Gulf region preferred.
• Strong IT, analytical, and problem‑solving skills; ability to perform under pressure.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering