Head of Project Engineering (Start-Up Assistance)
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
Airswift is seeking a Head of Project Engineering (Start-Up Assistance) for a major Oil & Gas company in Qatar. The role leads the start-up assistance function for mega LNG projects, ensuring safe and efficient transition from construction to operations.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Start Up Assistance (SUA) function for Company mega projects
- Ensure safe, efficient, and timely transition of LNG facilities from construction and commissioning into stable operations
- Drive start up readiness, provide technical assurance, and coordinate across engineering, construction, completions, commissioning, and operations teams
- Serve as primary focal point between Company Operations Expansion & Start Up Team, PMT and Contractors for all SUA aspects
- Lead the SUA program to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant start up
- Drive overall SUA readiness by ensuring RSR resources are sourced and mobilized in a timely manner
- Attend Operations Expansion and Start Up daily work planning and prioritization meetings
- Support issues resolution through coordination with function managers
- Coordinate and manage action registers to ensure completion of tasks
- Ensure seamless transition from project phase to Operations, supporting Final Handover and Provisional Acceptance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in applied sciences or engineering
- Ten (10) years’ experience in various project phases such as engineering, procurement, and construction, within large scale commissioning projects in Oil and Gas Industry
- Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role
- Experience with Oil & Gas companies, Contractors, or Service Companies
- Experience in start up support to Operation
- Knowledge in projects execution, engineering, operations, pre commissioning, commissioning and systems completion
Full Job Posting
Vacancy Overview
- Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries.
- Airswift is seeking for Head of Project Engineering (Start Up Assistance) to work in Qatar with a major Oil & Gas Company.
Job Purpose
- Lead and manage the Start Up Assistance (SUA) function for Company mega projects.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and timely transition of LNG facilities from construction and commissioning into stable operations.
- Drive start up readiness, provide technical assurance, and coordinate across teams.
- Ensure all systems are fully prepared, risks managed, and plant performance meets expectations.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide leadership in the Company Onshore Project Safety Management System.
- Primary focal point between Company Operations Expansion & Start Up Team, PMT and Contractors for all SUA aspects.
- Lead the SUA program to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant start up.
- Drive overall SUA readiness by ensuring RSR resources are sourced and mobilized.
- Attend Operations Expansion and Start Up daily work planning and prioritization meetings.
- Support issues resolution through coordination with function managers.
- Coordinate and manage various action registers to ensure completion of tasks.
- Ensure seamless transition from project phase to Operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in applied sciences or engineering.
- Ten (10) years’ experience in various project phases within large scale commissioning projects in Oil and Gas Industry, including two (2) years supervisory experience.
- Experience with Oil & Gas companies, Contractors, or Service Companies.
- Experience in start up support to Operation.
- Knowledge in projects execution, engineering, operations, pre commissioning, commissioning and systems completion.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Airswift
Intermediate Contracts Advisor
Calgary, CAN
Airswift is seeking a strategic Contracts Advisor for a 1-year contract within the Supply Chain organization. The role focuses on material and/or service contracting, negotiating and managing contract lifecycles to deliv
Shutdown Execution and SIMOPS Specialist
Doha, QAT
Airswift is seeking a Shutdown Execution and SIMOPS Specialist for a contract role in Qatar. The role involves developing and coordinating shutdown plans, managing SIMOPS activities, and ensuring safe and efficient execu
Engineering Lead (Structural)
Doha, QAT
Airswift is seeking an Engineering Lead (Structural) for a contract role in Qatar to lead structural engineering deliverables for offshore projects. The role requires expertise in structural analysis, design, and contrac
Fluid & Cement supervisor
Doha, QAT
Airswift is seeking a Fluid & Cement Supervisor for a major Oil & Gas Company in Qatar. The role involves supervising drilling and completion fluids and cementing operations offshore, ensuring safety and efficiency. Requ
Instrument Planner
Doha, QAT
Airswift is seeking an experienced Instrument Planner to provide maintenance planning support for onshore facilities in Qatar. The role involves developing maintenance plans, preparing scopes of work, and coordinating re
SR. CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR (ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENT)
Doha, QAT
Airswift seeks a Senior Construction Supervisor for Electrical & Instrumentation works in oil & gas related industry in Doha. Requires 15+ years experience and Higher National Diploma/Graduate in Electrical or Instrument
Head of Handover & Completion
Doha, QAT
Airswift is seeking a Head of Handover & Completion for a mega-project in Doha, Qatar. The role leads data and reporting functions for handover and completion, requiring expertise in data strategy, governance, analytics,
Drilling & Well Equipment Coordinator
Doha, QAT
Airswift seeks an experienced Drilling & Well Equipment Coordinator to support Completion and Well Intervention operations in Qatar. The role involves managing equipment lifecycle, warehouse coordination, QA/QC, logistic
Intermediate Contracts Advisor
Calgary, CAN
Shutdown Execution and SIMOPS Specialist
Doha, QAT
Engineering Lead (Structural)
Doha, QAT
Fluid & Cement supervisor
Doha, QAT
Instrument Planner
Doha, QAT
SR. CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR (ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENT)
Doha, QAT
Head of Handover & Completion
Doha, QAT
Drilling & Well Equipment Coordinator
Doha, QAT