Commissioning Manager

🚀 We’re Hiring a Commissioning Manager – Oil & Gas! 🚀 Are you an experienced commissioning leader who has taken offshore facilities from mechanical completion through to first oil? We are looking for a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning on EPCI projects, including fixed platforms, topsides and FPSOs. 📍 Location: Middle East 📄 Contract: [Full-time / Long-term assignment] 👤 Reporting to: Project Manager / Head of Commissioning Your Responsibilities: Engineering and Planning: Make sure commissioning, start-up and operability requirements are built into engineering deliverables (P&IDs, cause and effect, layouts, vendor documents). Take part in HAZOP, SIL, 3D model and operability/maintainability reviews. Define commissioning systems, subsystems, boundaries and handover priorities in line with the construction sequence. Develop the Commissioning Execution Plan, schedule, manpower histogram, budget and organisation chart. Supervise the preparation of: Commissioning and start-up procedures Operating and maintenance manuals Training packages Spare parts, first fills and temporary facilities Mechanical Completion and Pre-Commissioning: Drive the systems completion process, covering punch lists, ITRs/check sheets, mechanical completion certificates and system turnover packages. Oversee the completions management system (Hexagon Smart Completions, GoCompletions or equivalent) and keep its data and progress reporting accurate. Work closely with Construction so that construction completion follows commissioning priorities. Commissioning, Start-Up and Handover: Direct commissioning, start-up and performance test runs, including the introduction of hydrocarbons and offshore hook-up and commissioning (HUC). Lead or take part in Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSR) and readiness reviews. Coordinate licensors, vendor specialists and subcontractors in a team of 50+ people. Manage RFSU, Provisional and Final Acceptance certification and the handover to the Client. Plan and deliver operator and maintenance training for Client personnel. HSE, Quality and Reporting: Make sure permit-to-work, isolation (LOTO) and SIMOPS procedures are in place and followed. Contribute to safety walkdowns and incident investigations, and build a strong safety culture. Report on progress, KPIs, cost and schedule. Take part in risk, change management and lessons-learned reviews. What We’re Looking For: 🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering. 💼 At least 15 years in Oil & Gas commissioning and start-up, including at least 5 years as Commissioning Manager or Deputy on the Contractor side for offshore projects. ⭐ Mandatory: At least 3 major offshore EPCI projects taken through start-up, covering both yard/onshore pre-commissioning and offshore HUC. 🌊 Offshore know-how: POB management, marine spreads and accommodation vessels, SIMOPS, and brownfield tie-ins on live facilities. 🛠️ Technical skills: Process systems, gas compression, utilities, and electrical and control system commissioning. Experience with completion databases is required, and Hexagon Smart Completions is a plus. 🌍 Familiarity with Middle East Client standards (QatarEnergy, ADNOC, Aramco) is preferred. 🦺 Valid BOSIET/FOET and offshore medical, or the ability to obtain them. 🤝 Soft skills: Leadership of large multicultural teams, strong Client-facing communication and a firm commitment to HSE. Fluent English is required. 🚀 Ready to take on the challenge? 🌍 Become a Celes’Talent — ready to shape the future with us? ➡️Celestal-Life Show more Show less