PMC Commissioning Engineer

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC commissioning engineer (process) with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry for ADNOC onshore client to be based in Abu Dhabi within our oil, gas & new energies business.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at onshore site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The role

Responsible for monitoring, coordinating, reviewing, and supporting pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and handover of process and utility systems for ADNOC onshore oil & gas facilities. The engineer acts as the PMC technical focal point between ADNOC, EPC contractor, engineering, construction, operations, vendors and subcontractors, ensuring safe execution in accordance with project specifications, ADNOC requirements and approved commissioning procedures.

Our clients and projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's oil, gas & new energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the energy sector

Commitment to diversity and inclusion: we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Medical insurance: ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment

Group life and personal accident insurance: the company provides life assurance cover

End of service gratuity: in line with UAE labor law, all employees are eligible for an end of service benefit

The employee share plan: gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company

Long service award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating long service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Energy transition academy: join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Key responsibilities

Review and approve commissioning philosophies, procedures, method statements, test packs and commissioning schedules

Review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, cause & effect diagrams, operating philosophies and commissioning sequences

Support systemization and subsystem definition for commissioning and turnover

Monitor EPC contractor activities for:

Mechanical completion (MC)

Pre-commissioning

Ready for commissioning (RFC)

Ready for start-up (RFSU)

Start-up and performance testing

Verify that systems are complete and safe before introducing utilities, hydrocarbons or process fluids

Monitor pre-commissioning activities such as flushing, cleaning, blowing, drying, leak testing and reinstatement

Review and verify commissioning test results and associated inspection & test records

Participate in system walkdowns, MC inspections and final acceptance inspections

Monitor and drive closure of A/B/C punch items, ensuring critical punch items are closed before commissioning/start-up

Coordinate commissioning activities with operations, construction, engineering, HSE, QA/QC and other disciplines

Coordinate with vendors/OEMs and licensors during critical testing and start-up

Monitor EPC contractor performance against approved commissioning schedule and milestones

Review daily/weekly commissioning reports, progress curves, look-ahead schedules and commissioning constraints

Identify commissioning risks, technical problems and interfaces and ensure timely resolution

Review site technical queries, deviations and proposed modifications affecting commissioning

Ensure all changes made during commissioning are properly documented and reflected in as-built documentation

Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS, PSSR and operational readiness activities as applicable

Ensure compliance with PTW, LOTO, isolation, gas testing and ADNOC HSE requirements

Support troubleshooting during equipment/system testing, energization and start-up

Review commissioning dossiers, turnover packages, certificates, test records and final handover documentation

Ensure smooth handover of completed systems to ADNOC operations and maintenance

Systems to be commissioned (for ADNOC onshore process commissioning position)

Oil and gas separation systems

Gas compression

Gas dehydration

Gas sweetening

Produced-water systems

Water injection

Fuel gas

Flare and relief systems

Chemical injection

Instrument/utility air

Nitrogen systems

Closed/open drain systems

Firewater

Cooling-water systems

Steam/condensate, where applicable

Pigging systems

Gathering systems and pipelines

Process heaters and associated utilities

The exact package exposure depends on the ADNOC onshore project.

Documentation and plans

Commissioning execution plan

Commissioning philosophy

Systemization / system boundary drawings

P&IDs

Cause & effect

Equipment commissioning procedures

Pre-commissioning procedures

Flushing/blowing/drying procedures

Leak/pressure testing procedures

Functional test procedures

Start-up procedures

Performance test procedures

Inspection & test records / check sheets

MC certificates

RFC certificates

RFSU certificates

Punch lists

Commissioning dossiers

Turnover dossiers

As-built drawings

Vendor/OEM documentation

Completion management system/database

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected qualifications and experience

Bachelor's degree in chemical/process, mechanical or related engineering

Approximately 10–15+ years of oil & gas experience for senior positions

Strong experience in onshore oil & gas commissioning

Previous ADNOC/Abu Dhabi project experience is highly advantageous

Previous PMC/EPCM experience preferred

Strong knowledge of process systems and commissioning methodology

Working knowledge of API, ASME, IEC, ISO and project/company standards

Experience with completion management systems is highly valuable

About Wood

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the energy & materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

Diversity statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.