Commissioning Lead - Process and Piping

Job Title: Commissioning Lead - Process and Piping

Location: Doha, Qatar (Onshore and Offshore) and Asia (Fabrication Yard)

Contract Type: Contract Assignment

Mobilisation Date: February 2026

End Date: August 2027

Work Pattern:

• Onshore assignment based at an overseas fabrication yard
• Offshore rotation based in Qatar
• Office and site based depending on project phase

An opportunity is available for an experienced Commissioning Lead specialising in Process and Piping to support the delivery of a major offshore energy development. The role involves coordinating construction, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning activities across multiple international sites, ensuring systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and ready for operation.

This position suits a senior commissioning professional who thrives in complex, multi‑discipline environments and takes ownership of system readiness from fabrication through offshore execution.

• Support the Commissioning Site Lead in coordinating contractor activities during construction, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning phases
• Lead process and piping pre‑commissioning and commissioning preparation and execution at fabrication yards and offshore sites
• Witness and verify system completion activities, including punch list review and close‑out
• Coordinate vendor support required for assigned systems and ensure scope completion
• Lead discipline supervisors and coordinate multi‑discipline activities to meet system completion milestones
• Ensure commissioning activities are executed safely and in line with approved procedures and schedules
• Compile and review system handover documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to acceptance by operations
• Confirm systems are fully prepared for commissioning and start‑up
• Promote and enforce site HSE requirements and proactively intervene where unsafe conditions are identified

• Review and support development of pre‑commissioning and commissioning procedures and execution plans
• Ensure commissioning documentation, reporting tools, and tracking systems are prepared and maintained
• Maximise onshore commissioning activities to minimise offshore execution time
• Coordinate with other disciplines and project stakeholders to manage interfaces
• Ensure availability of spares, consumables, tools, and specialist equipment required for commissioning
• Participate in factory acceptance testing when required

• Lead and monitor execution of process and piping commissioning activities to meet schedule targets
• Oversee system testing activities including flushing, pressure testing, leak testing, and preservation
• Ensure accurate recording, tracking, and close‑out of punch items
• Provide technical support to contractors and discipline teams
• Prepare daily, weekly, and final commissioning progress reports
• Ensure all activities comply with permit‑to‑work systems, risk assessments, and approved method statements
• Lead safety briefings and toolbox talks for assigned systems
• Coordinate vendor commissioning activities including testing, documentation, and punch list close‑out
• Manage handover of commissioning spares and special tools to operations teams

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Extensive experience in offshore oil and gas projects
• Strong commissioning background with several years in a lead role covering process and piping systems
• Proven leadership capability with strong coordination and problem‑solving skills
• Solid understanding of international engineering, commissioning, and HSE standards
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, complex, and multicultural environments
• Willingness to travel and work internationally as required
• Fluent English required
• Strong computer literacy and reporting skills

• Relevant offshore safety certifications required prior to mobilisation