Commissioning Lead

Job purpose

Oversee all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for HVAC and mechanical disciplines executed offshore by the EPC contractor. Ensure systems and sub-systems meet project specification requirements as per approved procedures.

Key responsibilities

Witness contractors' scope of work and validate test and check sheets in accordance with project requirements.

Follow up construction activities and progress during pre-shutdown and shutdown of brownfield WHPs & RTs.

Oversee brownfield offshore pre-commissioning & commissioning execution activities and ensure their safety and compliance.

Follow up punch list creation, categorisation, and clearance via weekly meetings with the contractor.

Verify the completeness of EPC contractor's completion dossiers for mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning through to handover to permanent asset.

Monitor and verify EPC contractor's preservation activities and ensure they meet project requirements.

Coordinate, capture, and share lessons learned for inclusion in the project lessons learned register.

Monitor progress and status of subsystems using the completion management system and ensure timely handovers.

Oversee and control all mechanical completion (MC), pre-commissioning (CSA), and commissioning documentation (RFSU).

Participate in meetings, walkdowns, punch follow-up and clearance, and support start-up activities as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in applied sciences or engineering.

Minimum 8 years' experience with large-project commissioning in the oil & gas industry, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or oversight role.

Strong knowledge and understanding of completion certificate types and punch list categorization.

Experience using completion management systems (CMS) such as PIMS, WinPCS, ICAPS, Hexagon, or similar.

Familiarity with construction, QA/QC, and operations interfaces.

Excellent organizational, reporting, and communication skills.

Strong understanding of HSE standards and safe system handover practices.

Commitment to safety protocols and procedures in an offshore site environment.

Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and computer literacy.

Excellent communication skills in English (read, write, and speak fluently).

Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up experience as a commissioning performer on major oil & gas projects.