Senior Commissioning Engineer

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McDermott seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineer for an onsite Dubai role to lead the commissioning discipline, resolve complex issues, oversee walk-downs, punch lists, testing and start-up activities, supervise craft teams, and coordinate with the client and project group to deliver safely and on schedule. Essential qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8 to 15 years of oil and gas experience with a major contractor or consultant, plus 5+ years in chemical or refinery facilities and at least 2 years in commissioning and start-up; strong communication skills for engineers and non engineers; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio; willingness to travel internationally; English proficiency with other languages a plus. Tips for applying: tailor your CV to emphasize on-site leadership, manuals and procedures development, spares and start-up support, and testing; highlight supervision of craft personnel and cross-functional collaboration; quantify impact where possible; align your cover letter with McDermott’s safety and compliance focus and show readiness for international site work.

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Job Overview:

The Senior Commissioning Engineer uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the Commissioning discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Commissioning discipline. The Senior Commissioning Engineer solves complex problems and uses their discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. They impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the Commissioning team and other related teams and ensure that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Report to the Commissioning Manager and provide support to the Principal Commissioning Engineer in the preparation of home office deliverables
• At the site, the Senior Commissioning Engineer will participate in walk-down inspections, punch listing, and testing including troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical & instrument component issues that can arise on the project
• Work collaboration within the Project team and with the Client to maintain positive relationships
• Required to support the commissioning team with performing any of the following activities as a minimum  
  • Operate and maintain Manuals development
  • Commissioning and Start-up Spares development
  • First Fills and Consumables development
  • Commissioning, and Start-Up Procedures
  • Discipline Equipment system checks and tests  
  • Function testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems
  • Participate in Commissioning, Start-Up and Performance Testing
  • Resolve operational and maintenance issues during Commissioning, Start-Up, and Performance Tests
• Supervise craft personnel required for site pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• Coordinate activities with other engineers in the commissioning team

      Reports to:  
      Project: Project Commissioning Manager  
      Functional: Function Commissioning Manager  
      Liaise with: Commissioning Manager, Discipline Lead Engineers, Project Engineers, Construction/Fabrication team  
      Supervises: Commissioning Engineers, Completions Specialists, Operation & Maintenance specialists, Designers, and support 
      personnel within the function group 

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering
• 8-15 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant
• Requires a good understanding of concepts, principles, and practices in commissioning, completions, and training as well as basic knowledge of other functions, such as construction and operations & maintenance
• Applies understanding of the industry to improve effectiveness
• Preferably possess a degree or diploma or equivalent in engineering
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, or oil & gas processing facility
• Prefer 2+ years of previous commissioning and start-up experience in the chemical, refinery, or oil & gas industry
• Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers
• Must have good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio  
• Must have good organizational skills and be adaptable to the needs of various discipline groups
• Must have the ability to assess and communicate project requirements and expectations in a clearly defined, positive, and productive manner
• Willing and able to travel to construction sites on assignments to international sites
• Proficiency in English, Multi-Language skills a plus

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