Field Commissioning Process Engineer

Title

Field Commissioning Process Engineer

Location:

Abu Dhabi

The Field Commissioning Process Engineer will be part of the Project Management Team (PMT) supporting the precommissioning, commissioning and startup activities. The project involves the fabrication of offshore modules at a construction yard before transportation and installation at the offshore site. The engineer will assist in precommissioning, commissioning and startup activities ensuring compliance with project plans, industry standards and safety protocols while coordinating with stakeholders across construction, engineering and operations.

• Work as part of the PMT assisting in tracking commissioning progress, resolving bottlenecks and ensuring milestones are met.
• Collaborate with construction, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and HSE teams to ensure commissioning activities align with project timelines.
• Attend project meetings, technical discussions and HSE briefings, documenting key action points.
• Support precommissioning and commissioning of offshore process equipment including separators, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers and gas processing units.
• Witness and assist in piping cleaning (blowing/flushing), P& checks, loop checks, gross leak tests, N2/He leak tests, functional testing and system pressurization for fabricated modules at the construction yard and offshore.
• Work closely with vendors and contractors for equipment testing, troubleshooting and performance validation.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with strict offshore and yard safety regulations, particularly in high H2S environments.
• Participate in H2S safety training, toolbox talks, gas detection procedures and emergency response drills.
• Support the implementation of Permittowork (PTW) risk assessments and process safety management protocols.
• Identify and report technical issues, deviations and punch list items during precommissioning and commissioning.
• Participate in Mechanical Completion Walkdowns and PSSR Walkdowns.
• Review Mechanical Completion and Commissioning Dossiers.

• Degree or Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of field experience in precommissioning and commissioning process engineering and operations in the oil & gas sector.
• Basic understanding of offshore process systems, equipment, piping and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, process control logic and commissioning procedures.
• Strong awareness of HS hazards, offshore work environments and safety standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, and ability to coordinate between different stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in offshore and construction yard environments as part of an integrated project team.
• Basic knowledge of API, ASME, IEC and industry standards governing offshore oil and gas commissioning.
• Previous proven experience in offshore and high H2S work environments.
• Knowledge of the completion process and related documentation.

Full-Time