Commissioning & Startup Manager
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
About the job Commissioning & Startup Manager
The Project Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all commissioning and start-up activities associated with offshore EPC projects from pre-commissioning at fabrication yards to system handover and performance testing offshore.
This role ensures all systems are tested, energized, and handed over safely, on schedule, and in full compliance with client specifications, project design intent, and applicable standards.
The position requires multidisciplinary technical knowledge (process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control systems), offshore construction experience, and strong leadership skills to coordinate multiple teams and interfaces across engineering, construction, and operations.
The role reports directly to the Project Director / Construction Manager and works closely with the Client Commissioning Team, QA/QC, HSE, and Offshore Operations.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement the Commissioning Execution Plan (CEP) and systemization strategy for the offshore project.
- Define system boundaries, subsystem priorities, and develop the Commissioning Matrix (System/Subsystem Index).
- Oversee preparation of detailed commissioning procedures, test packs, checklists, and pre-commissioning dossiers.
- Ensure readiness of utilities, test equipment, tools, and commissioning consumables.
- Coordinate discipline leads (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, process) to achieve system completion in alignment with the project schedule.
- Interface between engineering, construction, procurement, and operations teams to resolve technical and schedule conflicts.
- Coordinate with the Client Commissioning Team (e.g., Qatar Energy / ADNOC) for inspection, acceptance, and handover stages.
- Manage vendor representatives for equipment commissioning, functional tests, and performance verification.
- Coordinate with fabrication yard and offshore installation teams to ensure smooth transition from construction to commissioning phase.
- Ensure all commissioning activities are conducted in compliance with project HSE requirements, PTW systems, and isolation procedures.
- Lead pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR) and ensure all systems meet safe-to-start criteria.
- Validate all QA/QC records, red-line drawings, and inspection reports prior to energization or system startup.
- Drive a strong safety culture and ensure hazard identification and mitigation during energization phases.
- Oversee system mechanical completion (MC), pre-commissioning (PC), commissioning (COM), and ready-for-startup (RFSU) status verification.
- Manage documentation and turnover dossiers, including as-built drawings, inspection certificates, calibration records, and test reports.
- Coordinate punch list management (A/B/C categories) and ensure closure prior to handover.
- Ensure the integrity of the Completion Management System (CMS) (e.g., WinPCS, ICAPS, PIMS).
- Lead a multidisciplinary commissioning team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
- Establish and monitor manpower plans, rotation schedules, and training programs.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing between yard and offshore commissioning crews.
- Manage performance and productivity of commissioning contractors and vendors.
- Supervise initial plant startup and stabilization phase in collaboration with operations.
- Support troubleshooting, performance testing, and optimization.
- Ensure lessons learned are captured and documented for future projects.
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Process / Electrical / Instrumentation preferred).
- Minimum 15 years of commissioning/start-up experience in oil…
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