Lead Commissioning Engineer – Expression of Interest

Engineering
Aberdeenshire
July 13, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications / Requirements

  • 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

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