Commissioning Engineer

Saipem; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 224,971 - 299,962; Full time

Job summary

Saipem is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for an onshore project at the Juaymah Plant in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia. The contract is for 6 months and is renewable. This role involves performing technical tasks related to pre-commissioning and commissioning activities while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have a technical background in production facilities, strong team collaboration skills, and effective communication abilities. Commitment to HSE and sustainability practices is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical background in commissioning, operation and maintenance of production facilities.
• English language skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and support cross-departmental coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks related to pre-commissioning, commissioning, and operation activities.
• Interface with engineering disciplines and vendors.
• Provide engineering support to maintain compliance with HSE requirements.
• Develop transfer of knowledge and solutions within technical contexts.

Skills

Commissioning

Technical problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Saipem is a global leader in engineering and construction for energy and infrastructure projects, both offshore and onshore. We are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join an onshore project in Saudi Arabia (Juaymah Plant, Ras Tanura, Eastern Province). The contract is 6 months renewable. Start date ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks assigned by the Project Commissioning and Operation Lead related to pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up, test run, training and operation activities.
• Interface with engineering disciplines, licensors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Execute design activities relevant to QA/QC, certification, fire‑fighting system response and control, HSE system control, integrated control system development, production strategies, product marketing analysis, maintainability, inspection criteria, and spare parts reliability.
• Provide engineering support, maintain continuous review of production facility operations, and ensure full compliance with HSE requirements.
• Support Pre‑Start‑Up Safety Reviews (PSSR), HSE meetings, safety and quality observations, and progress reports.
• Identify solutions to technical problems during operations, coordinate root‑cause analysis investigations, and prepare relevant reports.
• Develop transfer of knowledge and solutions, coordinate operational issues with corporate engineering and procurement, and manage change coordination for design changes, HAZID/HAZOP, risk assessment, and HSE.
• During bidding, provide technical assistance to the Proposal Manager; during project execution, assist Pre‑Operations Manager; during commissioning and operations start‑up, provide continuous assistance, manage punch lists, engage in design reviews (HAZOP, 3D model, commissionability), and review spare parts lists.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, RDAs and technical evaluations within own responsibilities.

Qualifications

• English language skills required.
• Relevant technical background and experience in commissioning, operation and maintenance of production facilities.
• Ability to work in a team, communicate effectively, and support cross‑departmental coordination.

Additional Information

The role requires commitment to HSE and sustainability practices in line with Saipem’s goal of engineering for a sustainable future.