Commissioning Manager

Location Muscat
Discipline: Oil & Gas
Job type: Contractor
Published: 9 days ago

Commissioning Manager – Oil & Gas

πŸ“ Location: Oman
πŸ“ Sector: Oil & Gas | EPC | Commissioning & Start-Up
πŸ•’ Contract Type: Long-Term | Rotation (TBC)
πŸ’Ό Employment Type: Contract

About the Role

We are hiring on behalf of a leading international EPC contractor for a Commissioning Manager to join a major oil & gas project based in Oman. This is a key leadership position responsible for managing the safe and efficient commissioning of upstream processing facilities, ensuring compliance with technical standards, HSE policies, and client requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities across process, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.

  • Develop and implement commissioning execution plans, schedules, and procedures.

  • Interface with construction, HSE, operations, QA/QC, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and handover of systems.

  • Ensure strict compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and industry standards.

  • Manage and coordinate commissioning teams and vendors to achieve project milestones.

  • Prepare and maintain detailed documentation including check sheets, test packs, punch lists, and handover dossiers.

  • Identify and resolve technical issues that arise during commissioning, escalating when necessary.

  • Support training and readiness of the client operations team.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline.

  • Minimum 10–15 years of experience in commissioning roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership role on major oil & gas EPC projects.

  • Proven experience on Middle East-based upstream or processing plant projects.

  • Strong knowledge of commissioning procedures and HSE best practices.

  • Familiarity with permit-to-work systems, pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), and project completions systems (e.g., WinPCS, ICAPS, etc.).

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.