McDermott International, Ltd
Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical)
Dubai, UAEPosted today
- Salary
- AED 18k–32k a month· Michael Page
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Energy & Sustainability
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Job Overview JOB DESCRIPTION The Commissioning Engineer applies their conceptual knowledge of Commissioning (Eng) and, with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward Commissioning (Eng) problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Commissioning Engineer understands critical business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents. Responsibilities Key Tasks and Responsibilities • Report to the Commissioning Manager and provide support to the Principal Commissioning Engineer in the preparation of home office deliverables • At the site, participate in walk-down inspections, punch listing, and testing including troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical & instrument component issues that can arise on the project • Work collaboration within the Project team and with the Client to maintain positive relationships • Required to support the commissioning team with performing any of the following activities as a minimum • Operate and maintain Manuals development • Commissioning and Start-up Spares development • First Fills and Consumables development • Commissioning and Start-Up Procedures • Discipline Equipment system checks and tests • Function testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems • Participate in Commissioning, Start-Up, and Performance Testing • Resolve operational and maintenance issues during Commissioning, Start-Up, and Performance Tests • Supervise craft personnel required for site pre-commissioning and commissioning activities • Coordinate activities with other engineers in the commissioning team Reports to: Project: Project Commissioning Manager Functional: Function Commissioning Manager Liaise with: Commissioning Manager, Discipline Lead Engineers, Project Engineers, Construction/Fabrication team Supervises: Support personnel within the function group Qualifications Essential Qualifications and Education • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering • 3-8 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant • Requires a good understanding of concepts, principles, and practices in commissioning, completions, and training as well as basic knowledge of other functions, such as construction and operations & maintenance • Applies understanding of the industry to improve effectiveness • Preferably possess a degree or diploma or equivalent in engineering • Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, or oil & gas process facility • Prefer 2+ years of previous commissioning and start-up experience in the chemical, refinery, or oil & gas industry • Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers • Must have good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio • Must have good organizational skills and be adaptable to the needs of various discipline groups • Must have the ability to assess and communicate project requirements and expectations in a clearly defined, positive, and productive manner • Willing and able to travel to construction sites on assignments to international sites • Proficiency in English, Multi-Language skills a plus Successful degree holding candidates will be required to provide a degree equivalency certificate issues by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Candidates who do not already have this available are recommended to commence the process to avoid delays in the offer and onboarding process. About Us Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably. For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering; 3-8 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant; minimum 3 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, or oil & gas process facility; preferably degree/diploma in engineering; 2+ years of commissioning and start-up experience in chemical, refinery, or oil & gas; ability to communicate technical solutions; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio; willingness to travel to international construction sites; English proficiency; multi-language skills a plus; degree equivalency certificate may be required.
Responsibilities
Report to the Commissioning Manager and provide support to the Principal Commissioning Engineer; participate in walk-down inspections, punch listing, and testing including troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical & instrument component issues; collaborate with Project team and Client to maintain relationships; support commissioning team with operating and maintaining manuals development, spares development, first fills and consumables development, commissioning and start-up procedures, discipline equipment checks and tests, function testing of mechanical/electrical/instrument systems, commissioning/start-up/performance testing, and resolving issues during commissioning, start-up, and tests; supervise craft personnel for site pre-commissioning and commissioning activities; coordinate activities with other engineers in the commissioning team.
Skills
- Engineering
- commissioning
- start-up
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- PowerPoint
- Visio
- walk-down inspections
- punch listing
- testing
- troubleshooting
- mechanical systems
- electrical systems
- instrument systems
- project coordination
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