Commissioning Coordinator

Role:
Commissioning Coordinator

Contract Type:
Project-Based

Location:
Offshore Project Site, Qatar

Working Hours:
Rotational / Offshore Schedule

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Coordinator to oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for a major offshore oil & gas project. This role requires a proactive individual with strong multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge, leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of commissioning in complex marine environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the site representative on marine vessels and offshore facilities during pre-commissioning and commissioning phases.
• Prepare and manage work permits as the Permit Applicant, ensuring compliance with internal PTW (Permit to Work) systems.
• Attend daily planning meetings with operations teams to report on progress, constraints, and safety matters.
• Liaise with HSEQ personnel to ensure all commissioning activities comply with approved procedures and safety standards.
• Coordinate personnel and material movements with contractors to support project schedules.
• Review, comment on, and approve commissioning procedures, method statements, schedules, and job safety analyses (JSAs).
• Monitor and inspect works to ensure alignment with AFC (Approved for Construction) drawings and commissioning plans.
• Identify and manage punch list items prior to and during pre-commissioning activities.
• Support punch closure in coordination with construction teams and witness commissioning activities.
• Provide detailed daily progress reports to the project and commissioning leadership.
• Organise and coordinate site acceptance tests, loop checks, and vendor support activities in line with the commissioning schedule.
• Develop and execute detailed commissioning plans, checklists, handover documents, and readiness certificates.
• Coordinate the involvement of vendors for specialised commissioning tasks and ensure on-the-job training is delivered for critical systems.
• Collaborate with operations representatives to ensure systems are ready for handover and startup.
• Support development of documentation including standards, guidelines, and corporate specifications.
• Encourage and support the development of local talent through mentoring and structured on-site training.

Requirements:

• Higher National Diploma (HND), Diploma, or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or relevant Engineering discipline from a recognised institution.
• 10-12 years of commissioning experience in oil & gas construction and installation projects, with both FEED and EPIC phase exposure.
• Strong knowledge of construction and commissioning industry best practices, international standards, and safety systems.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving contractor work, schedules, procedures, and quality documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills with multicultural teams.
• Proficient in technical reviews, risk identification, problem-solving, and reporting.
• Comfortable working in high-pressure offshore environments.
• Strong IT and analytical skills.