COMMISSIONING MANAGER

ASIAN SEALAND OFFSHORE AND MARINE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore marine company in Singapore is seeking a Commissioning Manager to oversee all commissioning activities for FPSO/FSO vessels. The role involves leading the commissioning process from pre-commissioning to handover, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while managing multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering and 8-10 years’ relevant experience. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in commissioning roles within FPSO/FSO, offshore production, or shipyard environments.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale offshore conversion or new-build projects.
• Strong understanding of process systems, control systems, marine utilities, and topside equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate manpower for project completion.
• Develop and implement commissioning execution plans.
• Supervise multi-disciplinary commissioning teams.
• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures during commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering

Job description

Job Overview:

The Commissioning Manager leads and manages all commissioning activities for marine and offshore projects, specifically FPSO/FSO vessels, from pre-commissioning through to handover. The role ensures systems are safely and efficiently tested, commissioned, and verified to meet project specifications, class and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Management

• Plan, source and allocate manpower required for project completion
• Develop and implement commissioning execution plans, procedures, and schedules aligned with overall project milestones.
• Define system boundaries, sequence of commissioning, and interface with construction and operations teams.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation, test packs, and completion dossiers.
• Lead commissioning readiness reviews and coordinate system handover between Construction, Commissioning, and Operations.

2. Technical & Operational Leadership

• Supervise multi-disciplinary commissioning teams (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, process, and marine).
• Ensure commissioning works are carried out in accordance with design intent, safety standards, and client specifications.
• Monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and resolve technical issues promptly to maintain project schedule.
• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors during equipment pre-commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting.

3. HSE & Quality Compliance

• Enforce compliance with HSE procedures during commissioning and start-up activities.
• Lead risk assessments and ensure permits, isolation procedures, and safety controls are in place.
• Verify all systems meet quality, class, and regulatory standards before handover to operations.

4. Documentation & Handover

• Manage system completion records, punch list clearance, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure smooth transition from commissioning to operations, including training of operations personnel.
• Prepare final commissioning reports and lessons learned documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering (or equivalent discipline).
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in commissioning roles within the FPSO/FSO, offshore production, or shipyard environment.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale offshore conversion or new-build projects.
• Strong understanding of process systems, control systems, marine utilities, and topside equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills.