Lead Commissioning Engineer
About us
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Key accountabilities:
Provide overall leadership and direction to PMC and contractor commissioning teams, ensuring commissioning feasibility and readiness from the FEED stage through EPC completion, while driving stakeholder alignment and successful project delivery.
Reports and liaise with the commissioning manager and other functional leads.
Carry out pre-commissioning and commissioning activities of the project. Commissioning and coordination procedures with the company and contractor/vendor during the critical stages to ensure safe commissioning and meeting defined project production targets.
Plan, direct and supervise all commissioning activities through providing technical and operational support. Supervise mechanical completion, performance tests and discuss all outstanding CARs and NCRs.
Provide technical input with the PMT/PMC during different stages of the project. Ensure that all formal handover documentation (engineering and operating manuals etc), plus all required materials (spare parts and consumables etc) are in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule.
Review and approve post commissioning scenarios, operation scenarios/overhaul philosophy/emergency and preventative maintenance procedures.
Plan, direct, supervise and control the activities of assigned personnel in the commissioning team and exercise the supervision function at the level established by management. Advise maintenance, engineering and other departments on complex technical matters.
Manage the commissioning teams across functions and site, as well as external contractors, to deliver the project successfully to agreed budget and timescale, ensuring all HSE requirements are adhered to.
Determine work priorities, approve alterations to shift crew, and plan/review day-to-day project and commissioning activities in line with targets.
Review commissioning procedures and P&IDs; attend technical project review meetings (HAZOP/SIL, design studies, etc.); participate in vendor workshops for acceptance tests and provide comments on shortfalls.
Study and analyse complex technical problems/constraints related to plant operation and maintenance, including diagnosis of problem situations, and recommend/approve solutions and action plans.
Ensure spare parts and required materials are ordered in accordance with planned maintenance schedules. Supervise periodic reviews as required by procurement division. Ensure all operating, maintenance, and vendor documentation is handed over to the company as per project requirements.
Initiate, review, and endorse amendments to: 1. Permit to Work, 2. Standing Instructions, 3. General Operating Procedures, 4. Operating Procedures, and 5. Maintenance Preparation Procedures.
Prepare and monitor operations and maintenance commissioning project budgets, performance, and utilization, and provide periodic reports for management.
Contribute to meetings with production, engineering, I&Q, HSE, and project divisions for discussion of technical problems, HAZOP and other process studies. Develop/propose plant modifications and long-term studies to increase the efficiency, safety, and reliability of plant equipment.
Responsible for developing and maintaining the start-up schedule, controlling all costs associated with commissioning, including labour and equipment, and integrating activities with engineering, construction, and commissioning deliverables.
Utilize technical skills and depth of experience to identify potential risks in operational activities through risk assessments, advanced audits, and other means to ensure HSE/PTW compliance and minimize production losses.
Assure the safety of personnel and assets by ensuring compliance with HSE regulations; attend safety meetings, committee meetings, management safety tours, advanced safety audits, and operational audits to promote awareness of HSE rules and regulations and ensure strict adherence by personnel and contractors.
Plan and control the preparation and release of equipment, ensure work permit procedures are strictly complied with, and periodically review/audit the procedures to ensure safety.
Perform the role and bear the responsibilities assigned to the position in accordance with the provisions of the company HSE manual.
Perform other related duties, including conducting technical interviews and any other duties as directed by management.
Minimum experience and qualification
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university, with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the oil & gas or petrochemical industry, including a minimum of five (5) years (preferred) in the GCC region.
Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on major oil & gas or petrochemical projects, managing a team of specialists, senior engineers, and engineers.
ADNOC and offshore project experience is preferred.
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.
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