Utilities Commissioning Superintendent

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Job overview

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC team is currently looking to fill a position of Utilities Commissioning Superintendent for an offshore project to be based in UAE (Abu Dhabi) in office and offshore site role on 6 weeks on/3 weeks off rotation.

Job purpose

The Utilities Commissioning Superintendent is responsible for leading and managing the commissioning, start-up, testing, and handover of all utility systems associated with the offshore water injection project. The role ensures that utility systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, company standards, and operational requirements.

The position oversees commissioning activities related to power generation and distribution, instrument air, service air, nitrogen systems, diesel systems, HVAC, water systems, firewater systems, drainage systems, telecommunications, and other supporting infrastructure required for successful operation of water injection facilities.

Key responsibilities

Commissioning leadership

Lead the commissioning and start-up activities for all utility systems during pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover phases.

Develop and execute commissioning strategies, procedures, schedules, and work plans.

Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, on schedule, and within project objectives.

Coordinate commissioning activities between EPC contractors, vendors, construction teams, and operations personnel.

Support project management in achieving mechanical completion, ready-for-start-up, and project handover milestones.

Utility systems commissioning

Direct and supervise commissioning activities for:

Electrical utilities

Power generation systems

Medium and low-voltage switchgear

Transformers

UPS systems

Battery systems

Electrical distribution networks

Emergency power systems

Mechanical utilities

Instrument air systems

Service air systems

Nitrogen generation and distribution systems

Diesel storage and transfer systems

HVAC systems

Freshwater systems

Potable water systems

Utility water systems

Cooling systems

Process & facility utilities

Firewater systems

Deluge systems

Drainage systems

Sewage treatment systems

Oily water systems

Chemical dosing utility systems

Closed and open drain systems

Telecommunications & control systems

Communication systems

CCTV systems

PA/GA systems

Marine communication systems

Control room support systems

Utility-related control and monitoring systems

Planning & execution

Review commissioning procedures, test packs, and system boundaries.

Participate in systemization and completion management activities.

Ensure punch lists are effectively managed and closed.

Coordinate utility system flushing, cleaning, pressure testing, drying, energization, and functional testing.

Verify readiness of systems before introduction of hydrocarbons and process fluids.

Monitor commissioning progress and recommend recovery plans where required.

Vendor & contractor management

Coordinate vendor representatives during equipment commissioning and performance testing.

Review contractor commissioning deliverables and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Manage contractor commissioning teams and specialist service providers.

Ensure equipment warranties and preservation requirements are maintained during commissioning.

Handover & start-up support

Support integrated start-up activities for offshore water injection facilities.

Ensure systems achieve operational acceptance and performance guarantees.

Coordinate subsystem and system handovers to operations.

Prepare handover dossiers, commissioning records, and final acceptance documentation.

Support operations personnel during start-up and stabilization phases.

Safety, quality & compliance

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout commissioning activities.

Ensure compliance with:

Company HSE standards

Offshore safety regulations

Permit to Work (PTW) systems

SIMOPS requirements

Project commissioning procedures

International industry standards

Lead commissioning risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety reviews.

Participate in incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.

Ensure commissioning activities meet quality and performance requirements.

Interface management

Coordinate interfaces between:

Construction

Mechanical completion

Pre-commissioning

Commissioning

Start-up

Operations

Maintenance

Vendors

EPC contractors

Resolve commissioning conflicts and ensure efficient execution across disciplines.

Reporting & documentation

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly commissioning reports.

Monitor commissioning KPIs and system completion status.

Maintain commissioning databases and completion management systems.

Ensure accurate recording of commissioning tests, inspections, deficiencies, and resolutions.

Provide management updates on risks, progress, and readiness status.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.

Professional engineering certification is preferred.

Commissioning and start-up certifications are advantageous.

Experience

Minimum 18-22 years of oil and gas industry experience.

Minimum 7 years in commissioning and start-up roles for offshore facilities.

Demonstrated experience on large EPC offshore projects.

Experience commissioning offshore utilities associated with:

Water injection facilities

Offshore platforms

Produced water systems

Gas processing facilities

Utility infrastructure systems

Previous Middle East offshore project experience is preferred.

Technical skills

Strong understanding of utility systems commissioning methodologies.

Experience with mechanical completion and commissioning management systems (ICAPS, WinPCS, COMPLEX, MCPlus, ProCoSys, or similar).

Knowledge of offshore operations and start-up processes.

Understanding of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems.

Ability to interpret P&IDs, Cause & Effect diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, and system boundaries.

Familiarity with commissioning documentation and turnover processes.

Strong planning, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.

Knowledge of industry standards

API standards

IEC standards

NFPA codes

ISO standards

ISA standards

DNV guidelines

Company engineering standards

Offshore safety case requirements

International commissioning and start-up practices