PMC Commissioning Manager
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About the Role
Wood is recruiting an experienced PMC Senior Commissioning Manager for ADNOC offshore client to lead commissioning and start-up activities for major offshore oil & gas projects. The role requires managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring safe and compliant execution, and coordinating with EPC contractors.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the offshore commissioning team, including discipline leads, vendor specialists, and EPC contractor personnel.
- Develop and execute overall commissioning strategies, execution plans, staffing plans, and methodologies.
- Ensure all commissioning activities align with PMC obligations, client expectations, project schedule, and HSE requirements.
- Review and approve commissioning philosophies, procedures, ITPs, system completion plans, and turnover packages submitted by EPC contractors.
- Define system boundaries, completion sub systems, and sequencing for pre commissioning, commissioning, and start up.
- Coordinate interface management between engineering, construction, operations, and HSE teams.
- Ensure all required materials, tools, test equipment, and vendor representatives are available onsite.
- Provide expert oversight of mechanical completion, FAT/SAT activities, loop checks, dynamic testing, and performance trials.
- Monitor readiness for offshore commissioning and ensure punch list management, permitting, and SIMOPS compliance.
- Ensure integrity and reliability of critical equipment and safety systems, including ESD, F&G, process, electrical, instrumentation, and rotating machinery.
- Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure timely technical resolution.
- Enforce strict adherence to offshore HSE regulations, PTW systems, and company safety protocols.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, or related field)
- Minimum 20 years experience in commissioning and start up of offshore oil & gas/energy facilities
- Previous PMC experience on major offshore EPC/EPCI or brownfield/greenfield projects
- Strong background in offshore platforms, FPSOs, subsea systems, utilities, and marine systems
- Proven track record managing large multi disciplinary commissioning teams
- Thorough understanding of system completion tools (ICAPS/MCPlus/WinPCS/PCS) and international commissioning standards
- Valid offshore certifications (BOSIET/FOET, Medical, HUET)
- At least 5 to 7 years experience in a similar role in GCC countries
- Previous experience in activities related to the Modularization of Process equipment
- Previous experience in activities in Gas Compressors (VFD) and Package Equipment
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Job Description
- Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Senior Commissioning Manager UZ Islands role for ADNOC offshore client.
- The position will be based full time at Abu Dhabi office.
The Role
- The PMC Commissioning Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and assuring all commissioning and start up (CSU) activities for major offshore oil & gas, marine, or energy projects on behalf of the Project Management Consultant (PMC).
- The role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant execution of pre commissioning, commissioning, start up, and handover to operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the offshore commissioning team, including discipline leads, vendor specialists, and EPC contractor personnel.
- Develop and execute overall commissioning strategies, execution plans, staffing plans, and methodologies.
- Ensure all commissioning activities align with PMC obligations, client expectations, project schedule, and HSE requirements.
- Review and approve commissioning philosophies, procedures, ITPs, system completion plans, and turnover packages submitted by EPC contractors.
- Define system boundaries, completion sub systems, and sequencing for pre commissioning, commissioning, and start up.
- Coordinate interface management between engineering, construction, operations, and HSE teams.
- Ensure all required materials, tools, test equipment, and vendor representatives are available onsite.
- Provide expert oversight of mechanical completion, FAT/SAT activities, loop checks, dynamic testing, and performance trials.
- Monitor readiness for offshore commissioning and ensure punch list management, permitting, and SIMOPS compliance.
- Ensure integrity and reliability of critical equipment and safety systems, including ESD, F&G, process, electrical, instrumentation, and rotating machinery.
- Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure timely technical resolution.
- Enforce strict adherence to offshore HSE regulations, PTW systems, and company safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, or related field).
- Minimum 20 years experience in commissioning and start up of offshore oil & gas/energy facilities.
- Previous PMC experience on major offshore EPC/EPCI or brownfield/greenfield projects.
- Strong background in offshore platforms, FPSOs, subsea systems, utilities, and marine systems.
- Proven track record managing large multi disciplinary commissioning teams.
- Thorough understanding of system completion tools (ICAPS/MCPlus/WinPCS/PCS) and international commissioning standards.
- Valid offshore certifications (BOSIET/FOET, Medical, HUET).
Expected
- Bachelor degree in Engineering mandatory.
- Minimum of 20 years experience mainly in the oil and gas industries.
- At least 5 to 7 years experience in a similar role in GCC countries.
- Previous commissioning experience on major projects.
- Previous experience in activities related to the Modularization of Process equipment.
- Previous experience in activities in Gas Compressors (VFD) and Package Equipment.
What We Can Offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
- Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews.
- Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance.
- End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
- Employee Share Plan.
- Long Service Award at 5 year service milestones.
- Commitment to continued professional development.
- Global connections with experts at the leading edge of the industry.
- Energy Transition Academy.
About Us
- Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets.
- We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.
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