Commissioning Lead

We have a current opportunity for a Commissioning Lead on a contract basis. The position will be based in Doha. For further information about this position please apply.

Position tittle: Commissioning Lead
Work hours per day: 10 hrs./day / 5 days/week
Work Location: Qatar Onshore – Ras Laffan
Estimated Start Date: 1 Jan 2026
Contract Term :36 Months
 
Job Purpose:
Responsible for overseeing Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities for assigned Areas. Ensure the EPC Contractor’s safe and efficient Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of complex Electrical and Control Systems. Ensure effective planning, set-up, testing, and troubleshooting of various components until final Integration and Dynamic Testing / Energization. Ensure Systemization, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning planning and database set-up is developed. Maintain coordination with other stakeholders. Provide clear guidance to the EPC Contractor and facilitate resolution of Electrical and Control Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning issues to meet project objectives and milestones.
 
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering.
 
Knowledge and/or Experience
Eight (8) years’ experience with large-project commissioning in the Oil & Gas Industry, including one (1) year of experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles, or oversight of service/vendor personnel.
Experience as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer (or equivalent) with a broad knowledge of commissioning planning and execution, for LNG or Oil & Gas facilities.
Good understanding and experience in System Completion Process and associated phases, such as technical and contractual certificate walkdowns and PSSR procedures.
Experience in systemization including check sheet development, check sheet allocation, completions database and development of Pre-commissioning and Commissioning procedures and method statements.
Pre-commissioning and Commissioning experience and understanding of High and Low Voltage systems (132kV to low voltage), Transformers, Switchboards, Lighting, Earthing, Lightning Protection, UPS, Battery Chargers, Heating Systems and Cathodic Protection, etc.
Experience with compressors and associated control systems.
Good understanding of International Electrical Standards and best practices in the areas of electrical installations and testing.
Experience of sub-station Pre-commissioning and commissioning.
Experience in both brownfield and greenfield, including shutdown activities and brownfield tie-ins, would be an advantage.
Familiarity with completions database software (e.g. WinPCS, ICAPS etc.)
 

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