Job description
Role Overview
Lead Commissioning Engineer - E&I with KBR on the ADNOC Offshore LTDP Project in Abu Dhabi. The role is based initially in the Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.
Company Overview
KBR delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while achieving sustainability goals. 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. KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high-profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi.
Role Purpose
Lead and manage all pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and handover activities for offshore oil and gas facilities under the ADNOC Offshore LTDP Project. Ensure safe, efficient, and timely commissioning of process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, telecom, and control systems in compliance with ADNOC standards and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Commissioning Management
- Develop and implement overall commissioning strategy and execution plans.
- Establish systemization and subsystem boundaries for commissioning.
- Lead commissioning readiness reviews and certification processes.
- Prepare commissioning schedules aligned with project milestones.
- Coordinate offshore commissioning activities with construction, engineering, operations, and vendors.
- Manage Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), Ready for Start-Up (RFSU), and handover activities.
Technical Leadership
- Lead commissioning of process systems, utility systems, electrical power distribution systems, HV/LV switchgear, DCS, ESD, F&G systems, instrumentation and control systems, and telecom systems.
- Review commissioning procedures, method statements, test packs, and check sheets.
- Coordinate integrated system testing and performance verification.
- Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis during commissioning and start-up.
Offshore Execution
- Supervise offshore commissioning teams and specialist vendors.
- Interface with ADNOC Offshore Operations, EPC contractors, OEMs, and subcontractors.
- Ensure safe energization and commissioning of offshore facilities.
- Manage punch list closure and commissioning constraints.
- Monitor progress and prepare commissioning status reports.
HSE & Quality
- Ensure full compliance with ADNOC HSE policies and PTW requirements.
- Lead commissioning risk assessments, SIMOPS reviews, and toolbox talks.
- Verify all commissioning activities comply with project specifications and international standards.
- Promote Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture throughout project execution.
Documentation & Handover
- Review and approve commissioning dossiers.
- Ensure completion of test records and turnover documentation.
- Support final handover to Operations and Asset Owner.
- Participate in performance guarantee and reliability test runs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
- Minimum 18+ years of oil and gas experience.
- Minimum 10+ years in commissioning leadership roles.
- Experience in brownfield modifications, platform upgrades, and live plant tie-ins.
- Previous ADNOC Offshore project experience preferred.
- Commissioning Management certification is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Commissioning and Start-Up Management.
- Process Operations Knowledge.
- DCS, ESD, F&G Systems.
- Electrical and Instrumentation Commissioning.
- System Completion Management.
- ICAPS, WinPCS, Completions Software.
- HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS.
- Performance Testing and Plant Acceptance.
- ADNOC Standards and Procedures.
- Team Leadership.
- Contractor Management.
- Stakeholder Communication.
- Problem Solving.
- Planning and Organizing.
- Risk Management.
- Decision Making Under Pressure.