Commissioning Specialist Static equipment

Shanahan Engineering; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shanahan Engineering in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Commissioning Static Equipment Specialist (Mechanical/Civil) to support the pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up phases on a petrochemical project. You will review procedures, witness tests, and ensure HSE, quality and schedule adherence while coordinating with project teams.

Requires an engineering degree and 10+ years in static equipment; knowledge of OPERCOM and ICAPS; fluent English; Arabic considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires engineer level or higher education and 10+ years in a similar commissioning role.
• Knowledge of EPCC contract management, OPERCOM, and ICAPS is essential.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus; must be methodical and organized.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities between company and project teams.
• Represent company during commissioning, start-up and performance testing.
• Attend daily meetings and report progress and key issues.
• Review and witness Lender's Reliability Test (LRT) plan and execution.
• Ensure safe execution of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities per OPERCOM methodology.

Skills

Fluent English

Arabic language a plus

Methodical

Organized

Team player

Education

Engineering degree or higher

Tools

OPERCOM

ICAPS

Job description

SPECIFICS

A multidisciplinary team will support company's Project Management during the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases. Position will act as Mechanical / Civil Commissioning Specialist on Company side

On top of Contract job description, activities include reviewing and approving:

• Operations and Maintenance training programs.
• Commissioning, testing, and safety procedures.
• Reliability strategies, including spare parts, redundancy, RBI programs, and turnaround planning.

Coordinate activities between company and project teams.

Represent company during commissioning, start-up, and performance testings.

Attend daily meetings, report progress and key issues.

Review and witness the Lender's Reliability Test (LRT) plan and execution.

Basic Functions:

The primary function of the Commissioning Static equipment Specialist is to ensure that all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for mechanical static equipment disciplines are prepared and executed according to the OPERCOM® methodology in a safe manner and according to the planned schedule.

Main Accountabilities:

The main accountabilities include ensuring that Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) is given the highest priority, coordinating and approving the quality and completeness of deliverables, assisting Commissioning Unit leaders in witnessing and monitoring pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, reviewing pre-commissioning dossiers, and ensuring the care and maintenance of equipment by Contractor. The specialist is also responsible for monitoring all static equipment commissioning activities, reviewing and commenting on test procedures, and liaising with other teams to ensure a smooth transition from commissioning to start-up phase.

Qualifications:

The position requires an engineer level or above education, high knowledge of static equipment activities within a petrochemical site, and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar position. Specific skills include knowledge of EPCC contract management, OPERCOM®, and ICAPS©. The candidate should be methodic, organized, have a good team spirit, and be fluent in English, with Arabic being a plus.

Duration of the contract: 12 months renewable