Principal Commissioning Engineer (ICSS)

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in the energy sector with over a century of experience. They have successfully delivered complex projects including subsea infrastructure installations, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy solutions, operating with a commitment to safety and sustainability. Their teams span 54 countries and over 30,000 professionals dedicated to driving the energy transition.

Job Summary

The Principal Commissioning Engineer serves as a subject matter expert within the Commissioning discipline. Tasked with independently solving complex commissioning challenges, this role leads teams and projects to ensure safe, efficient, and effective commissioning and start-up of facilities. The engineer oversees planning, coordination, and execution while aligning with company and client objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Commissioning Manager in planning and executing safe and efficient pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing activities to meet production and contractual goals.
• Collaborate closely with project teams and clients to maintain strong working relationships.
• Oversee the preparation of commissioning deliverables from the home office for the project.
• Contribute to the development of systemization and boundary mark-ups.
• Participate in comprehensive engineering design reviews including HAZOP, P&IDs, SIL, and modeling sessions.
• Support the creation of commissioning schedules for all related phases—pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.
• Supervise the development of operation manuals and procedural documentation for utility and process systems.
• Manage procurement and coordination of CSU spares, subcontracts, consumables, temporary equipment, and vendor services.
• Liaise extensively with completions, construction teams, and client personnel to monitor site inspections and testing progress.
• Lead assigned commissioning personnel, subcontractors, and client teams to perform activities safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate with the construction group to carry out mechanical completion inspections and approve systems for pre-commissioning.
• Engage in completion walk-downs and oversee punch-list creation and resolution.
• Contribute lessons learned to company databases to improve future project outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering is required.
• 15 to 20 years of professional experience in oil and gas, preferably with a major contractor or consultancy.
• Strong expertise in commissioning, completions, and training, supplemented by understanding of construction and operational roles.
• Prior experience with at least three major EPC projects in chemical, refinery, or oil & gas processing industries is essential.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Organizational aptitude and adaptability to multidisciplinary team requirements.
• Capability to clearly define and convey project expectations and requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally to construction sites as needed.
• Fluency in English; additional languages considered advantageous.