Lead - Onshore Commissioning; Process & Utility

Lead - Onshore Commissioning (Process & Utility)

Penspen is urgently looking to hire a Lead - Onshore Commissioning (Process & Utility) for one of our Offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE.

• The candidates should have Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities for process and utility systems at the onshore yard or fabrication site prior to offshore installation.
• Develop system‑wise and subsystem‑wise commissioning execution plans for process and utility systems.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, method statements, and checklists in line with project specifications and international standards.
• Review P&IDs, PFDs, cause & effect matrices, control narratives, and vendor documentation to define commissioning scope.
• Lead and supervise execution of pre‑commissioning activities: flushing, cleaning, leak testing, drying, calibration, functional checks, and loop testing.
• Coordinate commissioning of process systems (separation, gas treatment, water injection, produced water, flare, utilities, etc.).
• Act as the primary interface between engineering, construction, vendors, and offshore commissioning teams.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project HSE standards and safe work practices.
• Lead a multidisciplinary commissioning team (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, process, utilities).

• Minimum 15 to 18+ years of experience in Oil & Gas commissioning, with at least 5 years in a lead role.
• Strong knowledge of offshore process and utility systems.
• Familiarity with international standards (API, ASME, IEC, ISO).
• PMC experience will be preferred.
• Previous experience in the ADNOC projects in the similar role would be an added advantage.