Commissioning Superintendent

TRS Staffing Solutions; رأس الخير; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions seeks an experienced Commissioning Superintendent to oversee commissioning from system completion through start-up and handover on offshore drilling rig projects. The role demands leadership of multidisciplinary teams and strict adherence to HSE and client specifications.

You will develop commissioning plans, coordinate with engineering, construction, quality, marine, and client teams, and manage pre-commissioning through handover while ensuring timely progress reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commissioning experience, offshore drilling rig construction exposure.
• Experience as Commissioning Superintendent or Manager on jack-up rigs, semi-submersibles, drillships, or offshore platforms.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams in shipyard or offshore construction.
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Instrumentation, or related Engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all commissioning activities for newbuild drilling rigs and offshore assets.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and system completion strategies.
• Interface with engineering, construction, quality, marine, and client teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Manage pre-commissioning, mechanical completion, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, project requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor commissioning progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures.
• Supervise and mentor commissioning engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Review commissioning dossiers, test packs, and completion documentation.
• Participate in FATs, SATs, punch list management, and final client acceptance activities.
• Provide regular progress reports to project management and stakeholders.

Skills

Commissioning management

Offshore operations

Leadership

Coordination

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Superintendent with a strong background in rig building projects to oversee and manage commissioning activities from system completion through start-up and handover. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all commissioning activities for newbuild drilling rigs and offshore assets.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and system completion strategies.
• Interface with engineering, construction, quality, marine, and client teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Manage pre-commissioning, mechanical completion, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, project requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor commissioning progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures.
• Supervise and mentor commissioning engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Review commissioning dossiers, test packs, and completion documentation.
• Participate in FATs, SATs, punch list management, and final client acceptance activities.
• Provide regular progress reports to project management and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Instrumentation, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of commissioning experience, with significant exposure to offshore drilling rig construction/newbuild projects.
• Proven experience as a Commissioning Superintendent or Commissioning Manager on jack-up rigs, semi-submersibles, drillships, or offshore platforms.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary commissioning teams in a shipyard or offshore construction environment.