Principal Engineer - Commissioning

The Right‑First‑Time (RFT) Lead ensures that all construction installation activities, pre‑commissioning are performed with correct quality the first time, minimizing rework and delays to commissioning & Start‑up. The role integrates quality assurance, construction execution, punch management, and completions readiness to ensure systems are delivered defect‑free and aligned with project specifications, ITR requirements, and commissioning priorities.

• Implement and lead the Right‑First‑Time initiative across all construction disciplines (Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, Civil).
• Ensure correct installation quality to reduce punch items, NCRs, and rework
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• Verify construction activities follow IFC drawings, standards, vendor specifications, and method statements.
• Promote a culture of “Build It Clean, Build It Once” across the project.

• Conduct regular discipline walkdowns to verify installation quality before handing over to QA/QC or Completions.
• Ensure all field installations meet requirements for ITR completion (A, B, C check sheets).
• Identify installation gaps early and ensure corrective actions are implemented before system handover.
• Audit construction teams for workmanship, materials handling, and adherence to procedures.

• Lead efforts to minimize punch items by preventing construction errors.
• Ensure that any punch items raised are addressed quickly and closed before Mechanical Completion.
• Track recurring punch trends and work with construction leads to eliminate root causes.
• Coordinate punch closure in line with system RFT and MC priorities.

• Align RFT activities with the Completions (MC / RFT / RFC / RFSU) sequence.
• Ensure construction delivers systems truly ready for testing—mechanically complete, punch‑free, and installation‑verified.
• Support Commissioning team by ensuring:
  • Correct installation
  • Verified cabling and tubing
  • Proper equipment orientation
  • Vendor requirements met
  • Documentation updated
• Prevent handover of incomplete or defective systems to Commissioning.

• Develop and maintain an RFT Execution Plan with weekly and monthly targets.
• Track RFT KPIs:
  • % Reduction in rework
  • Punch reduction rate
  • Repeated error frequency
  • ITR rejection trends
• Provide daily and weekly RFT status reports to Construction Manager / Completions Manager.
• Present recurring quality issues and coordinate cross‑discipline corrective action plans.

• Ensure compliance with:
  • Project Quality Plan
  • ITRs / QA Check Sheets
  • International codes (API, ASME, ANSI, IEC, ISA)
  • ADNOC specifications
• Perform document reviews including IFC drawings, vendor docs, method statements, quality procedures, and red‑line markups.
• Ensure all work packs and RFT dossiers are complete before system handover.

• Ensure all RFT inspections are conducted safely under the PTW system.
• Identify any unsafe installation practices and coordinate immediate corrective action.
• Support HSE during audits by providing quality‑related evidence and documentation.