Process Commissioning Superintendent

About us 

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. 

Position Summary
The Process Commissioning Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all process commissioning activities during the pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and handover phases of ADNOC Offshore projects. The role ensures that EPC Contractor commissioning activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with ADNOC specifications, project procedures, and international standards while supporting the successful delivery of offshore facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise process commissioning activities for offshore oil and gas facilities from Mechanical Completion through Ready for Start-Up (RFSU), Start-Up, Performance Testing, and Final Handover.
• Review and monitor EPC Contractor commissioning execution plans, procedures, schedules, and resource plans.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with ADNOC standards, project specifications, HSE requirements, and international codes.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with Operations, Construction, Engineering, HSE, Vendors, and other PMC disciplines.
• Review and witness system completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Monitor Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), Ready for Start-Up (RFSU), and Provisional Acceptance milestones.
• Review system handover dossiers, commissioning dossiers, and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate systemization, subsystem completion, and punch list clearance.
• Participate in commissioning risk assessments, SIMOPS, HAZOP, HAZID, Constructability, ORA, and operational readiness reviews.
• Review commissioning schedules and monitor progress against project milestones.
• Coordinate vendor specialists during equipment commissioning and start-up.
• Verify commissioning test results, performance guarantees, and functional testing of process systems.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of commissioning issues and technical queries.
• Ensure commissioning documentation, red-line markups, As-Built drawings, and final records are complete.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Integrated System Testing (IST), and performance testing where applicable.
• Support offshore hook-up, commissioning, and start-up activities for Greenfield and Brownfield modifications.
• Coordinate interface management between EPC Contractors, Operations, and ADNOC Offshore personnel.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE policies, Permit to Work (PTW), Isolation Management, and LOTO requirements.

Scope of Process Systems

The role may include commissioning oversight for:

• Oil Separation and Stabilization Systems.
• Gas Processing and Compression Systems.
• Produced Water Treatment Systems.
• Water Injection Systems.
• Crude Oil Export Systems.
• Fuel Gas Systems.
• Chemical Injection Systems.
• Flare and Relief Systems.
• Utility Systems.
• Closed and Open Drain Systems.
• Nitrogen Generation and Distribution Systems.
• Produced Water Disposal Systems.
• Process Control and Safety Shutdown Interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position in mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• ADNOC project experience is required.
• Offshore project experience is required.
• PMC experiences are preferrable.
• Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.

Technical Competencies

• Process Commissioning Management
• Offshore Start-Up and Operations
• System Completion and Turnover
• Mechanical Completion Management
• Commissioning Planning and Execution
• SIMOPS Coordination
• Process Troubleshooting
• Performance Testing
• Operational Readiness
• Permit to Work (PTW)
• Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO)
• Isolation Management
• HSE Leadership
• Risk Assessment and Management

Software Knowledge

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Completion Management Systems (CMS) such as WinPCS, Completions Management System (CMS), or similar.
• Aconex or equivalent Document Management Systems.
• Integrated Commissioning and System Completion Software
   

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.