Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Oil & Gas

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer for a major Oil & Gas CSU project in Qatar. The role leads mechanical commissioning under the Head of Commissioning, ensuring safe and efficient CSU delivery of static and piping systems.

You will review engineering deliverables, participate in design reviews, FATs, readiness workshops, and plan mechanical completion, systemization, and commissioning packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years in Oil & Gas.
• 10+ years in design, construction, commissioning, and startup, including 8+ years as Commissioning Engineer.
• Experience in FEED and EPIC projects, including review/approval of contractor deliverables.
• Experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and CSU of mechanical (static & piping) systems and packaged equipment.
• Experience in FAT/SAT, completions management systems, and offshore projects.
• Familiar with international codes and standards (ASME, API, ISO, etc.).
• Skilled in risk assessments (HAZOP/HAZID), system handover, and troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership, communication, contractor supervision, and coordination with operations teams.
• Good knowledge of HSE, quality, and project execution practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning activities under Head of Commissioning for safe CSU delivery.
• Review engineering deliverables, participate in design reviews, FATs, and readiness workshops.
• Plan and execute mechanical completion, systemization, and commissioning packages.
• Oversee inspections, flushing, cleaning, leak testing, hydrotesting, and reinstatement.
• Verify P&IDs, ISOs, LoSH, and system handover documentation.
• Manage DFPV activities, inerting, preservation, and system readiness.
• Supervise contractors, monitor progress, and resolve technical issues.
• Conduct line walks, system handovers, integration checks, and performance testing.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams, ensuring SIMOPS compliance.
• Manage punch lists, handover, and close-out activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and participate in safety studies (HAZOP, ENVID, etc.).
• Support team development and training.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Troubleshooting

HAZOP/HAZID

Team supervision

HSE knowledge

System handover

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Airswift is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer for a major Oil & Gas CSU project in Qatar. The role leads mechanical commissioning under the Head of Commissioning, ensuring safe and efficient CSU delivery of static and piping systems.

You will review engineering deliverables, participate in design reviews, FATs, readiness workshops, and plan mechanical completion, systemization, and commissioning packages.