Commissioning Director

Role overview

Commissioning leadership and execution

• Lead site HSE and commissioning preparation and execution in line with project objectives.
• Identify commissioning scope risks, systems and equipment for verification, testing and integration, and the intended operating-plant end state.
• Develop commissioning execution, commissioning, and start-up plans, including activities, sequence, interfaces, and execution logic.
• Manage budgets, staffing forecasts, progress reporting, and commissioning management teams across the project portfolio.
• Advise design teams and participate in design, 3D model, value engineering, risk, planning, constructability, PHSER, and IPR reviews.
• Coordinate with construction and engineering managers on system breakdown, mechanical completions, and work-pack structures.
• Support contract tendering by preparing ITTs, evaluating proposals, and recommending awards to the client.
• Plan commissioning resources and establish the completions system and documentation plan.
• Oversee on-site checks, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, cold and hot commissioning, safety reviews, start-up, and handover to operations.
• Manage contractor, subcontractor, vendor, site materials, and logistics activities; support operational readiness and project execution planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and Wood procedures, and mitigate hazards and risks before activities begin.

Qualifications and experience

• B.S. or equivalent Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• At least 25 years of relevant oil and gas industry experience, including onshore Greenfield and Brownfield projects.
• At least five years in a similar position.
• Demonstrable ability to manage commissioning on onshore Greenfield and Brownfield oil and gas projects.
• Experience in the Middle East for renowned clients is preferred.
• Experience with IOC, NOC, and mega onshore oil and gas projects, including EPC/EPCM.
• Experience coordinating packages, commissioning reviews, site plans, completions progress tracking, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Knowledge of project and benefits management, cash flow and cost forecasting, risk management, performance improvement, project documentation, quality assurance, and handover.

Benefits and development

• Benefits include medical, life and personal accident insurance, UAE end-of-service gratuity, an employee share plan, and a long-service award.
• Wood describes tailored professional development and access to its Energy Transition Academy and global industry experts.

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