Manager Commissioning & Start up (Offshore)
Closing Date
31 May, 2026
Country Job Based In
UAE
Location
UAE - Abu Dhabi
Job Family
Project Management
Type of Contract
Fixed Term Contract
Full/Part time
Full Time
Region (current)
Middle East
Ref No
16011
Manager Commissioning & Start up (Offshore)
Penspen is urgently looking to hire Manager Commissioning & Start up for one of our Offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Responsibilities
- Review and implement the overall commissioning strategy, execution plan, and procedures developed by CONTRACTOR.
- Define systemization, turnover philosophy, and commissioning sequencing aligned with project milestones.
- Ensure early integration of commissioning requirements into engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE requirements.
- Oversee pre-commissioning activities including mechanical completion, flushing, cleaning, and testing.
- Lead commissioning execution for process and utility systems, ensuring adherence to procedures and schedules.
- Manage system completion, punch listing, and certification processes.
- Lead commissioning readiness reviews and audits.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with digital commissioning and completion management systems is an advantage
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline).
- Minimum 20 to 25+ years of experience in offshore commissioning in oil and gas projects, with significant exposure to commissioning leadership roles.
- Proven track record in commissioning large-scale process and non-process facilities (e.g., upstream, downstream,LNG, or petrochemical projects).
- Strong knowledge of commissioning processes, systems completion, and start-up methodologies.
- Experience working with EPC contractors and in multicultural, multi-location project environments.
- Offshore certifications (e.g., BOSIET/FOET, HUET, H2S) are often required
- PMC experience will be preferred
- Previous experience in the ADNOC projects in the similar role would be an added advantage
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