# Lead Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical) — Penspen

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/619985-lead-commissioning-engineer-mechanical
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: contract · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 14,000 to 21,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-22
Apply: https://careers.penspen.com/vacancy/lead-commissioning-engineer-mechanical-619985.html

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## Description

Lead Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical)

Penspen is urgently looking to hire for Lead Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical) for one of our Offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi.

Qualification Required

- The candidates should have Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

- Supervising pre-commissioning and commissioning for PSA (Power System Automation), RTU, DCS, FGS, ESD, Control & Automation system vendor’s documents review, Logic Checks, Cause & Effect checks.

- provide technical advice during prequalification and tender evaluation phases in order to ensure that choice of contractors and suppliers fully meet the technical Rendering advise on all construction, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning & commissioning activities and initiatives, including integrated planning, scheduling, completion & reporting

- Coordinating Engineering deliverables & activities as an interface with procurement & construction team

- Responsible for the overall planning, coordination, execution, and supervision of all commissioning activities related to the HVDC system, including converter stations, offshore/onshore platforms, Piping, Pipeline, Mechanical System, auxiliary systems, control & protection systems, and associated sub‑systems

- Responsible for ensuring that all mechanical equipment and systems are safely pre-commissioned, commissioned, tested, started up, and handed over to Operations in accordance with project specifications, international standards, company procedures, and operational requirements

- Plays a key role in achieving mechanical completion, operational readiness, safe startup, and reliable long-term operation of offshore facilities

- Develop Mechanical Commissioning Execution Plans (CEP), procedures, schedules, and systemization strategies.

- Review mechanical engineering deliverables, vendor manuals, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, and operating philosophies.

- Define system and subsystem boundaries for Mechanical Completion (MC), pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup.

Experience Required

- Minimum 15+ years of experience, with at least 5 years significant in offshore project.

- Proven dedicated experience in commissioning and startup experience.

- Experience in commissioning Offshore platforms, Wellhead Towers (WHTs), Jackets and topsides, Pipeline & Brownfield offshore facilities

- Preferred experience from PMC/EPC Background.

- Previous ADNOC Offshore Experience is advantage.

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Location

UAE - Abu Dhabi

Job Family

Project Management

Type of Contract

Fixed Term Contract

Full/Part time

Full Time

Region (current)

Middle East

Closing Date

30/11/2026

Ref No

16366

## Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
Experience: Minimum 15+ years of experience, with at least 5 years significant in offshore project. Proven dedicated experience in commissioning and startup experience. Experience in commissioning Offshore platforms, Wellhead Towers (WHTs), Jackets and topsides, Pipeline & Brownfield offshore facilities. Preferred experience from PMC/EPC Background. Previous ADNOC Offshore Experience is advantage.

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