Senior Commissioning Engineer

Location

Offshore Qatar (project-dependent)

Contract type

Long-term contract through February 2030

Overview

We are supporting offshore oil and gas projects in Qatar and are seeking a senior commissioning engineer with a strong mechanical background and extensive experience in rotating equipment. The role focuses on leading pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities for major offshore facilities, working closely with construction, engineering, and operations teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery.

This is a hands-on offshore position suited to an experienced commissioning professional with proven capability across FEED and EPIC project phases.

Key responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for offshore systems with a primary focus on rotating equipment
• Represent the commissioning discipline during construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover phases
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans, and systemisation in coordination with engineering, construction, and end-user teams
• Review and approve contractor deliverables including specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, procedures, schedules, and drawings
• Manage commissioning activities at system and subsystem level to support safe and efficient start-up
• Oversee verification and functional testing of rotating equipment, including alignment checks, supports, lubrication systems, and performance testing
• Witness or conduct FAT, SAT, string tests, and equipment performance testing as required
• Coordinate punch listing, close-out, and handover certification activities
• Support operation readiness, start-up, and final handover to operations
• Participate in design and constructability reviews including HAZOP/HAZID and other safety or engineering assessments
• Highlight potential bottlenecks or issues and propose practical solutions

Qualifications

B.Sc or B.E in mechanical engineering from a recognised university

Experience

• 12-14 years’ experience in commissioning, construction, or installation within the offshore oil and gas sector
• Proven experience with major rotating equipment such as gas compressors, high-voltage motors, medium-voltage submersible pumps, and similar machinery
• Strong FEED and EPIC project exposure with ability to review and approve contractor deliverables
• Hands-on experience in commissioning software tools and completion management systems
• Experience in FAT, SAT, string tests, functional testing, alignment checks, supports, and performance verification of rotating equipment
• Exposure to operation readiness, start-up, and handover activities

Skills & competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills for multi-disciplinary offshore teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to interpret and review method statements, inspection and test plans, construction schedules, and drawings
• Willingness to work extended hours offshore as required
• Computer literate