Offshore Commissioning & Startup Lead

Swan Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global seeks an experienced Commissioning & Startup Manager to lead offshore EPC commissioning activities from pre-commissioning to startup. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, and operations to meet safety, quality, and schedule targets.

The role requires 15+ years in commissioning/start-up within oil & gas, offshore exposure, and strong leadership. You will manage documentation, interfaces with clients, and ensure safe, compliant handover to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of commissioning/start-up experience in oil & gas EPC projects, with at least 5 years offshore.
• Proven track record of managing commissioning teams on major EPC offshore projects.
• Strong understanding of process systems, rotating/static equipment, E&I and control logic testing.
• Experience with Completion Management Systems (WinPCS, ICAPS, or similar).
• Familiar with QatarEnergy / ADNOC / ARAMCO commissioning standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the CEP and systemization strategy for the offshore project.
• Define system boundaries and develop the Commissioning Matrix (System/Subsystem Index).
• Oversee detailed commissioning procedures, test packs, checklists, and pre-commissioning dossiers.
• Ensure readiness of utilities, test equipment, tools, and commissioning consumables.
• Coordinate discipline leads to achieve system completion in line with the project schedule.
• Interface between engineering, construction, procurement, and operations teams to resolve conflicts.
• Coordinate with Client Commissioning Team (e.g., QatarEnergy / ADNOC) for inspection, acceptance, and handover stages.
• Manage vendor representatives for equipment commissioning, functional tests, and performance verification.
• Coordinate with fabrication yard and offshore installation teams for smooth transition to commissioning phase.
• Lead pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR) and ensure all systems meet safe-to-start criteria.
• Validate QA/QC records, red-line drawings, and inspection reports prior to energization or startup.
• Drive a strong safety culture and mitigate hazards during energization phases.
• Oversee system handover & documentation, including CMS integrity, turnovers, and punch list closure.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing between yard and offshore crews.
• Manage performance and productivity of commissioning contractors and vendors.
• Supervise initial plant startup and stabilization with operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Offshore experience

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

WinPCS

ICAPS

PIMS

Job description

Swan Global seeks an experienced Commissioning & Startup Manager to lead offshore EPC commissioning activities from pre-commissioning to startup. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, and operations to meet safety, quality, and schedule targets.

The role requires 15+ years in commissioning/start-up within oil & gas, offshore exposure, and strong leadership. You will manage documentation, interfaces with clients, and ensure safe, compliant handover to