Head of Commissioning; Inlet

Head of Commissioning (Inlet.) Overview

We are supporting a major onshore energy infrastructure development in the Middle East and are seeking an experienced Head of Commissioning to lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for large-scale process facilities.

This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for contractor delivery, technical assurance, planning, system completion, and safe execution through to start-up. The position offers long‑term project exposure on a high-profile onshore development.

• Location:
  
  Qatar Onshore
• Worksite:
  Onshore office and site‑based environment
• Assignment term: 36 months
• Work schedule:
  
  8 to 10 hours per day
• Working pattern: 6 days per week, approximately 26 days per month
• Leave rotation: 12 weeks on, 2 weeks off

• Provide leadership and technical oversight of all pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities delivered by EPC contractors
• Ensure safe and compliant execution across all disciplines including process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, telecom, and HVAC
• Steward contractor planning, scheduling, systemization, completions, documentation, and reporting activities
• Manage contractor resources, competencies, procedures, and execution strategies to meet project milestones
• Maintain close coordination with engineering, construction, quality, safety, and operations teams
• Ensure commissioning activities align with project specifications, objectives, and technical standards
• Monitor progress against schedule, identify risks, and implement recovery plans where required
• Review and validate commissioning procedures, specifications, and work packs
• Support audits, witnessing, troubleshooting, and technical resolution during execution
• Capture lessons learned and ensure knowledge sharing to support future project phases

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

• Minimum of 10 years experience in commissioning leadership roles within large industrial or energy projects
• Proven commissioning planning and execution experience on LNG liquefaction or comparable process facilities
• At least 2 years experience in a supervisory or lead role overseeing contractors or multi‑discipline teams
• Strong expertise in systemization, completions management, and development of pre‑commissioning and commissioning procedures
• Hands‑on experience commissioning large rotating equipment, compressors, turbines, pumps, piping systems, electrical and instrumentation systems, and utility systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence large, multi‑discipline teams in complex project environments

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• Excellent organisational, planning, and coordination capability
• Strong technical judgement and problem‑solving skills
• Effective stakeholder engagement and interface management skills
• Proficiency with standard office software tools

• Ensure all activities comply with applicable safety, health, environmental, and quality standards
• Operate in line with competition, compliance, and ethical requirements