Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical
Company Industry
Oil & Gas / Energy
The role
The Commissioning Manager (PMC) 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, while coordinating closely with EPC contractors, operators, and multi-disciplinary teams. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and deep knowledge of offshore systems and regulatory requirements.
Our clients and projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.
What we can offer
Meaningful and interesting projects: delivered to high profile clients across the energy sector
Commitment to diversity and inclusion: we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Competitive remuneration package: with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Medical insurance: ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
Group life and personal accident insurance: the company provides life assurance cover
End of service gratuity: in line with UAE labor law, all employees are eligible for an end of service benefit
The employee share plan: gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
Long service award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating long service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Energy transition academy: join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
Job objective
Lead, manage, and assure all pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and operational handover activities for major offshore facilities, islands, or fabrication yards.
The role acts as the vital bridge between construction completion and safe, seamless asset handover to operations, ensuring full compliance with ADNOC technical standards, schedule milestones, and uncompromising health, safety, and environment (HSE) targets.
Leadership & management
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.
Planning & coordination
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.
Execution & technical oversight
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.
HSE & quality assurance
Enforce strict adherence to offshore HSE regulations, PTW systems, and company safety protocols.
Champion safety leadership during all commissioning operations, ensuring zero-incident performance.
Verify compliance with international codes, standards, and client specifications.
Documentation & handover
Oversee the development and quality assurance of commissioning dossiers, test records, red-line drawings, and system completion documentation.
Ensure all CSU documentation meets project turnover requirements for RFSU/RFO and final handover to operations.
Lead the operational readiness and training programs for client operations teams.
Qualifications and experience
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).
What makes you remarkable
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
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
About Wood
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
Diversity statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
About the Company
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 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
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