Commissioning Systems & Process Lead – Oil & Gas EPC

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Systems & Process Lead to drive commissioning engineering for a large‑scale oil & gas EPC project in the United Arab Emirates. The role will oversee planning, systemisation, procedure development, ICAPS implementation and final handover, working closely with engineering, construction, operations and vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead system and subsystem breakdown and commissioning planning, developing the Commissioning Execution Plan and sequencing strategy.
• Produce commissioning deliverables, procedures, OTPs, test procedures, work packs and dossiers.
• Act as technical lead and key user for ICAPS, managing task structures, test packs, certificates and workflows.
• Ensure commissioning and performance test activities are planned and traceable in ICAPS.
• Participate in HAZOP, 3D model and design reviews to guarantee commissionability and operability.
• Review P&IDs, equipment data sheets and engineering deliverables against commissioning requirements.
• Manage interfaces with existing facilities, contractors and operating systems.
• Prepare site commissioning logistics – manpower, vendors, temporary facilities, tools and consumables.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams during site execution and coordinate priorities with construction and pre‑commissioning teams.
• Oversee RFC, AOC and TOM certification, handover activities and support progress reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Petroleum, Process Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of Oil & Gas / Petrochemical EPC experience in commissioning, process or systems engineering.
• Proven experience across the full commissioning lifecycle from preparation to handover.
• Strong knowledge of OPERCOM methodology; advanced ICAPS user or administrator preferred.

Required skills

• Commissioning planning
• 3D model reviews
• OPERCOM methodology
• HAZOP
• Handover documentation
• Test packs
• System breakdown procedures
• Equipment data sheets
• ICAPS