Commissioning Specialist (Technical)

Doha, Qatar

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reference
Job reference 1277669
location
Location Doha, Qatar
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Commissioning
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published July 27, 2026

Airswift are a Global Manpower Provider specialising in the Energy, Infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.

We are working with a Major Oil & Gas operator to source for Commissioning Specialist (Technical) specialising in offshore compression. This is a long-term contract role working on a residential basis 6-days per week / 10 hours per day. Please see details below:

Title: Commissioning Specialist (Technical)

Start Date: Negotiable (typically within 1 month notice)

Duration: 36 months (potential for extension)

Location: Onshore (site based), Qatar
Working Schedule: 6-days per week / 10 hours per day

Job Purpose:

The Commissioning Specialist (Technical) shall provide technical, administrative and information management support to the Central Function (CFx) team, supporting the efficient delivery of commissioning, systems completion, operational handover and technical governance activities across Compression projects. Support the Department Manager, Head of System Completions (Technical), CFx discipline leads and project teams through management of technical documentation, reporting, SharePoint administration, technical library maintenance, recruitment coordination and

information governance activities. Act as the focal point for CFx information management systems including SharePoint sites, technical repositories, lessons learned databases, procedures, specifications, job descriptions and technical documentation to ensure information is maintained, controlled and accessible to project stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Reports to Head of System Completions (Technical).
  • Provide technical and administrative support to the Department Manager, Head of System Completions (Technical) and CFx discipline leads in support of commissioning, systems completion and operational handover activities.
  • Develop, maintain and administer CFx SharePoint sites, document libraries, workflows, permissions structures and information repositories to support effective information management and team collaboration.
  • Maintain the CFx technical library including commissioning procedures, technical specifications, templates, lessons learned, guidance documents and other technical reference materials.
  • Support preparation, revision, formatting, publication and control of job descriptions, procedures, presentations, technical reports, management papers and governance documentation.
  • Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, resource planning, personnel assessment and workforce reporting activities including vacancy tracking, mobilisation status, six-month assessments and personnel performance management support requirements.
  • Support administration and coordination of specialist service contracts, framework agreements, change orders, resource call-off requirements and associated contractor performance reporting supporting CFx and Compression project activities.
  • Generate and maintain management reports, dashboards, action trackers, recruitment trackers, resource forecasts, contractor utilisation reports and technical status reports supporting CFx and project activities.
  • Coordinate document reviews, approvals, distribution activities and technical communications between CFx teams, project teams, operations personnel and EPC contractors.
  • Provide first-line support and user guidance for CFx SharePoint systems, document repositories, workflows and information management tools.
  •  Apply continuous improvement principles to enhance information management processes, SharePoint functionality, technical library governance and team efficiency across Compression project activities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering. 

Knowledge and/or Experience:

  • 12 years experience with medium to large project commissioning in the Oil & Gas Industry.
  • Experience administering SharePoint sites, document libraries, permissions structures, workflows and information management systems.
  • Experience supporting technical teams through management of procedures, specifications, reports, lessons learned databases and controlled documentation.
  • Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, manpower reporting and resource planning activities within project or operational environments.
  • Knowledge of commissioning, systems completion, project execution, operational handover and associated project lifecycle phases.
  • Experience coordinating technical documentation, management reports, presentations, governance documentation and project communications
  • Experience with Oil & Gas companies, Contractors, or Service Companies.
  • Expert in reading P&IDs, Datasheets, General Arrangement drawings and procedures.
  • Knowledge in projects execution, engineering, operations, precommissioning, commissioning and systems completion.
  • Knowledge in compliance with contract requirements including codes and standards, and contract technical specification compliance.
  • Experience with vendors operating in the LNG industry, such as compressors, power generation, control systems, topsides, etc.
  • Experience working in large scale operating organizations in Operations, Projects, Subsurface, etc.
  • Experience in start-up support to Operation.
  • Supervision of vendor activities (SAT, OTP, etc.).

Technical and Business Skills:

  • Strong organizational, leadership, coordination, planning, interface and technical judgment skills.
  • Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads and frequent changes in priorities.
  • Able to identify and analyse complex issues and provide recommendations. Prepare contingency plans for unexpected scope changes (pro-active, forward-looking)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to read, write and speak fluent English, with strong teamwork facilitation, with the ability to communicate and interact at all levels of the organization.
  • Strongly Client focused with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Execute work in full compliance with Company Standards of Business Conduct and Project Management System.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs, advanced computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of worldwide vendors and contractors.
  • Good communication and influencing skills.
  • Willing and able to travel as required.

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