PCC (PreCommissioning & Commissioning) System Lead
Location: Oman
Employment Type: Project / Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced PCC System Lead to lead and coordinate system based precommissioning and commissioning activities on a large LNG facility. The role has full system ownership, providing leadership to system engineers and commissioning teams from Mechanical Completion through commissioning, startup support, and handover to Operations.
This is a hand on, site based leadership role, suited to senior commissioning professionals with strong EPC project experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as System Lead for assigned process and or utility systems during PCC phases
- Lead system based planning, execution strategy, and sequencing in line with the commissioning philosophy
- Define system and subsystem boundaries, turnover scope, and priorities
- Supervise and coordinate PCC System Engineers and field teams
- Ensure Mechanical Completion readiness and controlled handover to PreCommissioning
Lead execution of precommissioning activities, including:
- Flushing, blowing, drying, leak and pressure testing
- Instrument loop checks and functional testing
- Electrical testing and energisation readiness
- Lead commissioning execution, live system testing, and startup support
- Manage punch lists, constraints, and system acceptance criteria
- Coordinate closely with Construction, Engineering, Operations, HSE, and QA/QC
- Review and approve commissioning procedures, test packs, and system dossiers
- Report system progress, risks, and performance to the Commissioning Manager
- Enforce strict compliance with HSE rules, PTW, SIMOPS, and risk assessments
Mandatory Requirements (Strict)
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, or equivalent)
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of oil & gas or LNG project experience
- Proven leadership role during precommissioning and commissioning phases
- Demonstrated experience as System Lead / Lead Commissioning Engineer / PCC Lead
- Strong system based commissioning experience on large EPC projects
- Extensive site based LNG or gas processing facility exposure
Candidates without direct leadership responsibility in PCC phases will not be considered.
Technical Expertise
Deep understanding of:
- PCC workflows and system handover processes
- LNG process and/or utility systems
- Commissioning documentation, test packs, and system dossiers
Strong ability to interpret:
- P&IDs, Cause & Effect charts
- Electrical single line diagrams
- Instrument loop diagrams
Leadership & Professional Skills
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary commissioning teams
- Strong interface management and decision making skills
- Handson problem solver with a proactive mindset
- Clear verbal and written communication in English
- Comfortable working in high pressure, multicultural site environments
Ideal Background
- EPC contractor commissioning background
- LNG precommissioning, commissioning, and startup leadership experience
- Middle East project experience (preferred)