Head, Commissioning

Head, Commissioning – Offshore Redevelopment Project

Location:
Offshore, Qatar

Employment Type:
Contract

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree inMechanical Engineering,Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Supplementary training inSafety,Quality Control, andConstructionis advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 yearsof overall experience in logistics and commissioning execution of multi-discipline offshore oil & gas projects.
• Proven experience inFEED and EPIC project phases, including engineering deliverables review and approval.
• Strong command ofEnglish(written and verbal) with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound understanding of international engineering standards,Qatar National Standards, andspecifications.
• Skilled in reviewingmethod statements, inspection & test plans (ITPs), construction schedules, and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated leadership managing diverse, multi-national contractor workforces.
• Computer literacy in relevant commissioning and project management software tools.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Commissioning Leadership:

• Act as thesingle point of accountabilityfor all commissioning, pre-commissioning, and related logistics for theMaydan Mahzam (MM) Redevelopment Project.
• Manage all commissioning activities fromengineering stage to hand-over, ensuring adherence to scope, quality, schedule, safety, and environmental standards.
• Supervise, guide, and coordinate with EPIC contractors and asset holders to align commissioning deliverables with project expectations.
• Review, comment on, and approve contractor submissions viaPDMSand related platforms.

Project Integration & Interface:

• Represent commissioning in engineering workshops (e.g.,Constructability, SIMOPS, SRA, HAZOP, 3D Model Reviews) to provide proactive input and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure seamless coordination withOperations (OV), Production, and Maintenance Departmentsto integrate operational readiness into commissioning execution.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders to address interface issues across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Execution & Risk Management:

• Oversee execution ofMechanical Completion,Pre-commissioning,Commissioning,Start-up, andHandoverphases.
• Identify and managecommissioning-related risks, define mitigation measures, and ensure successful resolution on site.
• Monitor contractor performance metrics, including manpower, equipment logistics, and work progress.
• Take ownership of all commissioning documentation and ensure alignment with management systems.

Team & Resource Management:

• Efficiently manage a team of commissioning professionals and logistics support personnel.
• Coordinatemobilization/demobilizationof contractors, vendors, and subcontractors for offshore execution.
• Promote competency development within the team andtrain Qatari nationalsin commissioning processes.
• Lead and participate inweekly/monthly HSE walkthroughs, HSE audits, and drive safety culture throughout commissioning execution.