Sr. Pipeline Commissioning Engineer

About the role

KBR is seeking a Senior Pipeline Commissioning Engineer for a MEGA EPC project in Abu Dhabi. The role involves guiding EPC contractors through completion, pre‑commissioning and commissioning phases to ensure successful startup and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Provide guidance to EPC contractors and subcontractors on completion deliverables and ensure compliance with ADNOC standards.
• Monitor mechanical completion and pre‑commissioning activities, verify readiness for MC and RFSU certificates, and support punch‑list management.
• Utilize and maintain the Project Completion Management System for tracking, reporting, and database population.
• Coordinate with QA/QC, commissioning teams, and operations to ensure safe and quality‑driven handover.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in senior commissioning roles on oil & gas or petrochemical projects.
• Experience in GCC region projects, preferably with sour gas, utilities, power, steam, generation or air‑separation facilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Completion Management Systems and large database handling.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical completion, pre‑commissioning, commissioning processes and related standards (API, ASME, IEC).
• Familiarity with systemization, P&IDs, and international engineering standards.