Job Title: Utilities Commissioning Superintendent – Offshore Water Injection Project

Role Overview

Utilities Commissioning Superintendent – Offshore Water Injection Project with KBR, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in an Office + Offshore Site role on 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation.

Company Overview

KBR delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services to governments and companies worldwide. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Role Purpose

The Utilities Commissioning Superintendent is responsible for leading and managing the commissioning, start-up, testing, and handover of all utility systems associated with the Offshore Water Injection Project. The role ensures that utility systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, company standards, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Leadership

• Lead the commissioning and start-up activities for all utility systems during pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover phases.
• Develop and execute commissioning strategies, procedures, schedules, and work plans.
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, on schedule, and within project objectives.
• Coordinate commissioning activities between EPC contractors, vendors, construction teams, and operations personnel.
• Support project management in achieving mechanical completion, ready-for-start-up, and project handover milestones.

Utility Systems Commissioning

• Direct and supervise commissioning of electrical utilities including power generation systems, medium and low-voltage switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, battery systems, electrical distribution networks, and emergency power systems.
• Direct and supervise commissioning of mechanical utilities including instrument air systems, service air systems, nitrogen generation and distribution systems, diesel storage and transfer systems, HVAC systems, freshwater systems, potable water systems, utility water systems, and cooling systems.
• Direct and supervise commissioning of process and facility utilities including firewater systems, deluge systems, drainage systems, sewage treatment systems, oily water systems, chemical dosing utility systems, and closed and open drain systems.
• Direct and supervise commissioning of telecommunications and control systems including communication systems, CCTV systems, PA/GA systems, marine communication systems, control room support systems, and utility-related control and monitoring systems.

Planning & Execution

• Review commissioning procedures, test packs, and system boundaries.
• Participate in systemization and completion management activities.
• Ensure punch lists are effectively managed and closed.
• Coordinate utility system flushing, cleaning, pressure testing, drying, energization, and functional testing.
• Verify readiness of systems before introduction of hydrocarbons and process fluids.
• Monitor commissioning progress and recommend recovery plans where required.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Coordinate vendor representatives during equipment commissioning and performance testing.
• Review contractor commissioning deliverables and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Manage contractor commissioning teams and specialist service providers.
• Ensure equipment warranties and preservation requirements are maintained during commissioning.

Handover & Start-Up Support

• Support integrated start-up activities for offshore water injection facilities.
• Ensure systems achieve operational acceptance and performance guarantees.
• Coordinate subsystem and system handovers to Operations.
• Prepare handover dossiers, commissioning records, and final acceptance documentation.
• Support operations personnel during start-up and stabilization phases.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with Company HSE Standards, Offshore Safety Regulations, Permit to Work (PTW) Systems, SIMOPS Requirements, Project Commissioning Procedures, and International Industry Standards.
• Lead commissioning risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety reviews.
• Participate in incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure commissioning activities meet quality and performance requirements.

Interface Management

• Coordinate interfaces between Construction, Mechanical Completion, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Start-Up, Operations, Maintenance, Vendors, and EPC Contractors.
• Resolve commissioning conflicts and ensure efficient execution across disciplines.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly commissioning reports.
• Monitor commissioning KPIs and system completion status.
• Maintain commissioning databases and completion management systems.
• Ensure accurate recording of commissioning tests, inspections, deficiencies, and resolutions.
• Provide management updates on risks, progress, and readiness status.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional engineering certification is preferred.
• Commissioning and start-up certifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 18–22 years of oil and gas industry experience.
• Minimum 7 years in commissioning and start-up roles for offshore facilities.
• Demonstrated experience on large EPC offshore projects.
• Experience commissioning offshore utilities associated with Water Injection Facilities, Offshore Platforms, Produced Water Systems, Gas Processing Facilities, and Utility Infrastructure Systems.
• Previous Middle East offshore project experience is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of utility systems commissioning methodologies.
• Experience with mechanical completion and commissioning management systems (ICAPS, WinPCS, COMPLEX, MCPlus, ProCoSys, or similar).
• Knowledge of offshore operations and start-up processes.
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, Cause & Effect diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, and system boundaries.
• Familiarity with commissioning documentation and turnover processes.
• Strong planning, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of API Standards, IEC Standards, NFPA Codes, ISO Standards, ISA Standards, DNV Guidelines, Company Engineering Standards, Offshore Safety Case Requirements, and International Commissioning and Start-Up Practices.

Additional Information

• Contract type: Office + Offshore Site role on 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation.
• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE.