Senior Engineer – Commissioning

About the role

Petrofac is seeking a Senior Engineer – Commissioning to lead and oversee commissioning activities across its energy projects. The role involves ensuring safe, on‑time delivery of commissioning work, coordinating with subcontractors, and supporting the transition to alternative energy solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify project requirements, review specifications, drawings and contractual documents.
• Assess commissioning scope, resources and constraints; develop detailed execution plans.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and toolbox talks; enforce safety procedures on‑site.
• Lead subcontractors in pre‑commissioning and commissioning tasks, ensuring schedule adherence.
• Inspect construction completion before commissioning and manage risk assessments.
• Perform factory and site acceptance tests, performance testing and resolve design discrepancies.
• Monitor costs, report overruns and maintain regular communication with clients, engineers and supervisors.
• Attend daily coordination meetings and provide technical guidance to the commissioning team.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in commissioning and pre‑commissioning within the energy or industrial sector.
• Strong ability to interpret design documents and contractual requirements.
• Proven track record of leading on‑site teams and managing safety compliance.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Required skills

• Commissioning and pre‑commissioning processes
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and toolbox talks
• Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
• Risk assessment and HSE management
• Cost monitoring and reporting