Senior Commissioning Engineer

Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar

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reference
Job reference 1265931
location
Location Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Commissioning
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published November 10, 2025

Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc. or B.E.) in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
  • Extensive commissioning experience in Oil & Gas projects.
  • Strong construction management capabilities.
  • Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficiency in commissioning software such as ICAPS and other completion management tools.

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong coordination and expediting abilities in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment.
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting across engineering disciplines.
  • Familiarity with industry best practices, systems, and standards.

Experience

  • 12–14 years of relevant experience in construction and installation activities within the Oil & Gas industry.
  • Proven experience in large-scale solar (Photovoltaic) projects.

  • Strong background in onshore project commissioning, particularly in:

  • Fire & Gas Systems (F&G)
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS)
  • Power Management Systems
  • Building Management Systems
  • Instrument Air Systems

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Act as Commissioning Team Leader representing QatarEnergy for assigned onshore projects.
  • Review and comment on EPIC Contractor’s scope of work related to pre-commissioning, commissioning, and completion activities.
  • Lead and supervise outsourced contractors during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases, ensuring compliance with QatarEnergy procedures and industry standards.
  • Report all commissioning-related matters to the Head of Commissioning.
  • Contribute to the standardization and improvement of QatarEnergy’s commissioning procedures and deliverables.

  • Develop and obtain approval for:

  • Commissioning Strategy
  • Commissioning Plan
  • Commissioning Procedures
  • System/Sub-system Breakdown
  • Handover Checklists and Certificates
  • Coordinate manpower requirements with End User and Contractor.
  • Plan and implement commissioning activities in alignment with the approved schedule.
  • Resolve system and equipment performance issues in collaboration with Contractors and Vendors.
  • Manage punch listing activities throughout the commissioning lifecycle, ensuring timely clearance and closeout.
  • Support project closeout gate activities.

  • Participate in:

  • Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
  • Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
  • Safety design reviews and studies
  • Coordinate vendor site visits and on-the-job training for critical equipment commissioning.

  • Review multi-discipline engineering deliverables from a commissioning perspective.


    Additional Requirements

    • Willingness to work long hours, including outdoor field work.
    • Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team environment.

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