COMMISSIONING SYSTEM & PROCESS LEAD

Role overview

Commissioning responsibilities

• Lead system and subsystem breakdown, commissioning planning, the execution plan, systemization strategy, and commissioning sequence.
• Lead procedures, OTPs, test procedures, work packs, dossiers, and other commissioning deliverables.
• Serve as technical lead and key user for ICAPS, including task structures, test packs, certificates, and workflows.
• Ensure commissioning and performance testing are planned and traceable in ICAPS.
• Participate in HAZOP, 3D model, and design reviews; review P&IDs, equipment data sheets, and engineering deliverables for commissioning requirements.
• Manage interfaces with existing facilities, contractors, and operating systems.
• Prepare site commissioning resources, including manpower, vendors, temporary facilities, tools, and consumables.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams during site execution and coordinate priorities with Construction and Pre-commissioning.
• Manage RFC, AOC, and TOM certification and handover; support progress reporting and technical coordination.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Process Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of Oil & Gas/Petrochemical EPC experience in Commissioning, Process, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience across the complete commissioning lifecycle, from engineering preparation and systemization through execution, performance testing, and handover.
• Proficiency in OPERCOM methodology and ICAPS; advanced ICAPS user or administrator experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning planning, system breakdown, procedures, test packs, and handover documentation.
• Experience with HAZOP, 3D model reviews, P&IDs, and equipment data sheets.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Middle East experience is preferred, particularly Iraq and TotalEnergies projects.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to work a long-term assignment in Iraq and comply with project travel, accommodation, and security requirements.

Assignment location

• The description requires a long-term assignment in Iraq, with project travel and site commissioning work.