Lead Commissioning Engineer – Expression of Interest

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Lead Commissioning Engineer responsible for delivering commissioning phases on various onshore and offshore projects. Collaborating with the project team to ensure safety and compliance in the commissioning process.

Posted 5/18/2026contractAberdeen • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the safe completion of the project pre-commissioning / commissioning work-scope
Support the project Commissioning Team
Provide commissioning input to the project plans and schedules
Develop project commissioning strategy documents
Review / approve and supervise the design and installation of minor temporary systems / supplies
Review and approve commissioning procedures - ensure compliance with project standards, specifications and procedures
Ensure all commissioning activities adhere to all applicable site / project safety procedures and practices
Actively participate in all company and project safety initiatives
Liaise with the engineering office to ensure that the fabrication drawings are produced in line with commissioning requirements
Audit site / project activities on a regular basis to ensure all compliance with project safety, environmental and quality requirements
Monitor and report commissioning progress on a regular basis
Approve all system / sub-system mechanical completion, pre-commissioning and commissioning sign-off certificates / milestones
Ensure a safe Permit to Work and isolation system is in place and adhered to
Manage / attend project HAZID's / Risk Assessments
Provide input into audit reviews
Provide input into budget management and cost control
Provide input into planning process as requested
Provide input into safety reviews / walk-rounds

Requirements

What you’ll need

HNC / HND (or equivalent) in suitable Engineering subject
Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering related background an advantage
BOSIET / MIST / OGUK Medical
IT Literate (Excel / Word / PowerPoint etc)
Company mandatory training (Induction, risk awareness etc)
Task Risk Management Trained Person
Conversant with Project Management Systems
PTW Awareness
Demonstrable experience in similar role, with a proven background of delivery
Strong multidiscipline experience in O&G system commissioning, start-up and operations
Recognised O&G process commissioning background
Experienced in O&G systems commissioning and testing
Familiar with O&G process equipment, start-up and operation
Experienced in planning and coordinating system commissioning activities
Experienced in running multidiscipline HAZOP's / Risk assessment reviews
Experienced in the management of system commissioning personnel / team
Extensive knowledge of O&G related HSEQ safe working practices / procedures
Experienced in the development and coaching of team members
Ability to interface and interact with Client Representatives at all levels
Offshore experience in similar role
Conversant with HR practices / processes
Conversant with TRM / Audit process
Ability to demonstrate effective and efficient management of processes and personnel
Ability to demonstrate high level understanding of HSE safe working practices and procedures and their implementation
Ability to manage / maintain budget / schedule requirements
Fully conversant with the completions and commissioning process
Ability to interpret project procedures, standards, specifications and drawings including PFD's / P&ID's / SLD's / C&E's etc
Ability to produce system commissioning strategy documents and review / approve commissioning procedures
Able to develop / review and approve design of temporary minor utility systems and supplies
IT literate in all major software packages (Word / Excel / PowerPoint etc)
Able to implement, manage and audit Permit to Work procedure and Isolation procedures
Familiar with national / international O&G industry legislation, standards and specifications
Conversant with completions management software and its functionality
Good level of understanding of construction / commissioning processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

system commissioningproject managementrisk assessmentbudget managementHSEQ safe working practicesplanning and coordinatingdesign reviewaudit processcommissioning procedurestemporary utility systems design

Soft Skills

team managementinterpersonal communicationcoachingeffective managementclient interactionsafety initiative participationmultidiscipline experienceproblem-solvingleadershipadaptability

Certifications

HNCHNDBOSIETMISTOGUK MedicalTask Risk Management Trained Personmandatory trainingInduction trainingrisk awareness trainingsafety training