Commissioning Manager

Position Overview

The Commissioning Manager leads the planning and execution of commissioning activities for offshore projects, ensuring that all systems are safely and systematically brought from mechanical completion to operational readiness. This role is critical for achieving first oil/gas on schedule and requires detailed knowledge of commissioning processes, preservation, and system handover. As multiple offshore projects approach simultaneous commissioning phases, experienced commissioning managers are in strong demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the commissioning strategy and execution plan for offshore projects.
• Define commissioning system boundaries, sub-systems, and commissioning sequence in coordination with engineering and construction teams.
• Manage the commissioning team, including discipline commissioning engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Oversee the development and review of commissioning procedures, test packs, and punch lists.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning activities including cleaning, flushing, hydrotesting, drying, and inerting.
• Manage the mechanical completion and commissioning punch-list close-out process.
• Plan and coordinate first oil/gas introduction activities and performance testing.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems, and regulatory approvals.
• Manage the transition from commissioning to operations, including operations readiness and assurance (OR&A) activities.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve commissioning issues and defects.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Process, Mechanical, or Instrumentation preferred)
• Certifications: BOSIET/FOET; NEBOSH Certificate; ICorr or equivalent for preservation management
• Experience: 10–15 years in offshore commissioning with 5+ years in a commissioning management role
• Technical Skills: Commissioning planning and execution; pre-commissioning activities; system completion and handover; preservation management; permit-to-work; commissioning of process, utility, and safety systems

Preferred

• Experience commissioning FPSO or floating production systems
• Involvement in offshore gas plant and export pipeline commissioning
• Knowledge of SIMOPS management during concurrent construction and commissioning
• Familiarity with commissioning management systems (e.g., GoCom, PCS)