Commissioning Lead (SIMOPS)

We are currently looking for an experienced Commissioning Lead (SIMOPS) to join our client’s team in Ras Laffan, Qatar.

Location: Qatar – Onshore, Ras Laffan
Position: Commissioning Lead (SIMOPS)
Project: Major Onshore Project
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS), ensuring safe and efficient delivery in line with project schedules and SHES requirements.
• Act as the project focal point for SIMOPS and Permit to Work (PTW) systems, including PTW and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Provide leadership and oversight to EPC contractors and subcontractors to ensure timely and safe execution of SIMOPS and site activities.
• Coordinate closely with Construction, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, SHES, Operations, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Oversee SIMOPS activities during Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning phases across multiple disciplines.
• Support contractors with SHES risk assessments, including HAZIDs and other risk evaluations.
• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of SIMOPS, LOTO and PTW procedures and documentation.
• Manage SIMOPS/PTW-related site activities, including LOTO, JSAs and PTWs.
• Maintain SIMOPS-related registers, including Red Blinds, LOTO and BPO registers.
• Support safe execution of commissioning activities involving brownfield interfaces and tie-ins with live facilities.
• Review contractor and subcontractor documentation and participate in periodic system audits.

 
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with large-project commissioning in the Oil & Gas industry.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience, including acting or oversight roles.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a SIMOPS/PTW Coordinator, Commissioning Lead, Operations Lead or in a similar role.
• Strong experience in Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Start-up.
• Expertise in SHES hazard identification, risk assessment and SIMOPS/PTW management.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams in commissioning field execution.
• Experience in brownfield onshore projects is desirable.
• Experience working with Oil & Gas companies, contractors or service companies.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, planning and organisational skills

Interested? Please apply through our website or send us your updated CV.


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