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Senior Engineer Commissioning (Process)


Job Location:

Abu Dhabi - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 9 September 2026 (2 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 7 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Engineer - Commissioning (Process)

Employment Details

Job Title

Senior Engineer - Commissioning (Process)

Industry

Oil & Gas / EPC

Employment Type

Project-Based / Full-Time

Work Location

Project Site

Assignment Duration

10-12 months






Job Summary

Lead process pre-commissioning commissioning and start-up activities for Oil & Gas projects. The role is responsible for technical leadership safe execution schedule control cross-discipline coordination and achieving stable operating conditions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review project specifications drawings P&IDs and contractual documents to define commissioning scope requirements constraints and risks.
  • Develop commissioning execution plans integrated start-up schedules procedures and method statements for leak testing chemical cleaning oil flushing air/steam blowing catalyst loading and plant start-up.
  • Lead commissioning engineers operators subcontractors and specialist vendors while monitoring progress resources man-hours and costs.
  • Verify construction completion and system readiness before handover to commissioning; conduct line walks internal inspections and package readiness checks.
  • Lead safe commissioning and start-up of systems and equipment until stable operating conditions are achieved.
  • Monitor DCS operations alarms trips logic interlocks permissives and overrides as well as key process parameters.
  • Participate in P&ID reviews HAZOP HAZID FAT SAT and performance testing; identify design discrepancies and coordinate corrective action.
  • Conduct or support JSA toolbox talks risk reviews and client progress meetings ensuring full HSE compliance.
  • Coordinate with engineering construction QA/QC HSE and other commissioning disciplines and provide technical guidance.


Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in Chemical Process or a related Engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant Oil & Gas industry experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience in process pre-commissioning commissioning and start-up.
    Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams subcontractors and vendors.




Required Skills:

Requirements 6 years of EIT site/construction experience with international Oil & Gas EPC companies/subcontractors. Electrical Instrumentation or Telecom construction background. Middle East CIS/FSU or North Africa experience preferred. Experience working with diverse international teams. Good knowledge of NEC/NFPA IEEE NEMA and IEC standards. Strong troubleshooting and subcontractor management skills. PTW LOTO and Arc Flash training; ATEX preferred. Key Skills: EIT Construction Electrical Instrumentation Telecom Oil & Gas EPC HSE Subcontractor Management QA/QC PTW LOTO