Utilities Commissioning Superintendent – Offshore Water Injection Project

About the role

The Utilities Commissioning Superintendent will lead the commissioning, start‑up, testing and handover of all utility systems for an offshore water injection project based in Abu Dhabi. The role operates on a 6‑weeks on / 3‑weeks off rotation, combining office duties with offshore site responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute commissioning strategies, procedures, schedules and work plans for all utility systems.
• Lead pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up and handover phases, ensuring safety, schedule adherence and compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate activities between EPC contractors, vendors, construction teams and operations personnel.
• Support project management to achieve mechanical completion, ready‑for‑start‑up and handover milestones.
• Oversee commissioning of power generation, medium and low‑voltage electrical distribution, instrument and service air, nitrogen, diesel, HVAC, water, fire‑water, drainage, telecommunications and related infrastructure.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading commissioning and start‑up of utility systems on offshore projects.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills with EPC contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work safely in offshore environments and manage rotating shift patterns.

Required skills

• Power generation systems
• Medium and low‑voltage electrical distribution
• Instrument air and service air systems
• Nitrogen and diesel systems
• HVAC systems
• Water and fire‑water systems
• Drainage systems
• Telecommunications infrastructure