Principal Commissioning Engineer

🏢 McDermott
📍 Chiswick, United KingdomFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 6mo ago
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The Principal Commissioning Engineer is a senior specialist responsible for leading commissioning activities across pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing within oil and gas facilities. The role requires deep expertise in commissioning, ability to guide teams and projects, and effective communication with engineers and non-engineers. Key responsibilities include planning and executing safe commissioning sequences, developing deliverables, participating in system design reviews, coordinating with internal teams and clients, and ensuring alignment with project objectives. The candidate should have 15-20 years of oil and gas experience, proven track record on major EPC projects, and willingness to travel internationally. Proficiency in MS Office tools and English, with multi-language skills a plus, is expected.
Required Skills
Engineering, Construction & Trades
HAZOPP&IDsProcess SafetyEngineering Design
Information Technology
Code ReviewUML
Productivity & Workplace Tools
WordExcelPowerPoint
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
CommunicationOrganization
Nice to have:
Productivity & Workplace Tools
IT Proficiency
Requirements
Essential qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Engineering with 15-20 years in oil and gas experience, including pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up on major EPC projects. Strong understanding of commissioning, completions, and training, plus MS Office and Visio proficiency. Must communicate effectively with engineers and non-engineers, be adaptable, travel to international sites, and demonstrate English proficiency (multi-language skills are a plus). The candidate should also show ability to lead teams or projects and have a track record in coordinating with construction, completions, and client representatives.
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The Principal Commissioning Engineer interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Commissioning-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Commissioning Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Commissioning. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Commissioning and broad knowledge of the Commissioning discipline within the Engineering function.

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