Wood

Global energy engineering and project services

PMC Commissioning Engineer - Process

Process EngineeringPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process, Mechanical, or related Engineering.
Approximately 10–15+ years of oil and gas experience for senior positions.
Strong experience in onshore oil and gas commissioning.
Strong knowledge of process systems and commissioning methodology.
Working knowledge of API, ASME, IEC, ISO, and project/company standards.
Previous ADNOC/Abu Dhabi project experience is highly advantageous.
Previous PMC/EPCM experience is preferred.
Experience with Completion Management Systems is highly valuable.

Responsibilities

Monitor, coordinate, review, and support pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and handover of process and utility systems for ADNOC Onshore oil and gas facilities.
Act as the PMC technical focal point between ADNOC, the EPC contractor, Engineering, Construction, Operations, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring safe execution in accordance with project specifications, ADNOC requirements, and approved commissioning procedures.
Review and approve commissioning philosophies, procedures, method statements, test packs, and commissioning schedules.
Review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, cause-and-effect diagrams, operating philosophies, and commissioning sequences.
Support systemization and subsystem definition for commissioning and turnover.
Monitor EPC contractor activities for Mechanical Completion, pre-commissioning, Ready for Commissioning, Ready for Start-Up, start-up, and performance testing.
Verify systems are complete and safe before introducing utilities, hydrocarbons, or process fluids.
Monitor pre-commissioning activities such as flushing, cleaning, blowing, drying, leak testing, and reinstatement.
Review and verify commissioning test results and associated Inspection & Test Records.
Participate in system walkdowns, Mechanical Completion inspections, and final acceptance inspections.
Monitor and drive closure of A/B/C punch items, ensuring critical punch items are closed before commissioning or start-up.
Coordinate commissioning activities with Operations, Construction, Engineering, HSE, QA/QC, and other disciplines.
Coordinate with vendors/OEMs and licensors during critical testing and start-up.
Monitor EPC contractor performance against the approved commissioning schedule and milestones.
Review daily and weekly commissioning reports, progress curves, look-ahead schedules, and commissioning constraints.
Identify commissioning risks, technical problems, and interfaces, and ensure timely resolution.
Review site technical queries, deviations, and proposed modifications affecting commissioning.
Ensure changes made during commissioning are documented and reflected in as-built documentation.
Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS, PSSR, and operational readiness activities as applicable.
Ensure compliance with PTW, LOTO, isolation, gas testing, and ADNOC HSE requirements.
Support troubleshooting during equipment/system testing, energization, and start-up.
Review commissioning dossiers, turnover packages, certificates, test records, and final handover documentation.
Ensure smooth handover of completed systems to ADNOC Operations and Maintenance.
Be prepared to discuss commissioning of applicable systems, including oil and gas separation, gas compression, gas dehydration and sweetening, produced water, water injection, fuel gas, flare and relief, chemical injection, instrument/utility air, nitrogen, closed/open drains, firewater, cooling water, steam/condensate, pigging, gathering systems and pipelines, and process heaters and associated utilities.
Work with applicable commissioning documentation and records, including commissioning execution plans and philosophies, systemization/system boundary drawings, P&IDs, cause-and-effect documentation, equipment/pre-commissioning/flushing/blowing/drying/leak-pressure/functional/start-up/performance-test procedures, ITRs/check sheets, MC/RFC/RFSU certificates, punch lists, commissioning and turnover dossiers, as-built drawings, vendor/OEM documentation, and Completion Management System databases.

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Commissioning Engineer (Process) with extensive experience in the oil and Gas industry for ADNOC Onshore client to be based in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at onshore site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Role

Responsible for monitoring, coordinating, reviewing, and supporting pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and handover of process and utility systems for ADNOC Onshore oil & gas facilities. The engineer acts as the PMC technical focal point between ADNOC, EPC contractor, Engineering, Construction, Operations, vendors and subcontractors, ensuring safe execution in accordance with project specifications, ADNOC requirements and approved commissioning procedures.

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 renumeration 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

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's degree in Chemical/Process, Mechanical or related Engineering.
Approximately 10–15+ years of oil & gas experience for senior positions.
Strong experience in onshore oil & gas commissioning.
Previous ADNOC/Abu Dhabi project experience is highly advantageous.
Previous PMC/EPCM experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of process systems and commissioning methodology.
Working knowledge of API, ASME, IEC, ISO and project/company standards.
Experience with Completion Management Systems is highly valuable.

Review and approve commissioning philosophies, procedures, method statements, test packs and commissioning schedules.
Review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, cause & effect diagrams, operating philosophies and commissioning sequences.
Support systemization and subsystem definitionfor commissioning and turnover.
Monitor EPC contractor activities for:
- Mechanical Completion (MC)
- Pre-commissioning
- Ready for Commissioning (RFC)
- Ready for Start-Up (RFSU)
- Start-up and performance testing.
Verify that systems are complete and safe before introducing utilities, hydrocarbons or process fluids.
Monitor pre-commissioning activities such as flushing, cleaning, blowing, drying, leak testing and reinstatement.
Review and verify commissioning test results and associated Inspection & Test Records.
Participate in system walkdowns, MC inspections and final acceptance inspections.
Monitor and drive closure of A/B/C punch items, ensuring critical punch items are closed before commissioning/start-up.
Coordinate commissioning activities with Operations, Construction, Engineering, HSE, QA/QC and other disciplines.
Coordinate with vendors/OEMs and licensors during critical testing and start-up.
Monitor EPC contractor performance against approved commissioning schedule and milestones.
Review daily/weekly commissioning reports, progress curves, look-ahead schedules and commissioning constraints.
Identify commissioning risks, technical problems and interfaces and ensure timely resolution.
Review site technical queries, deviations and proposed modifications affecting commissioning.
Ensure all changes made during commissioning are properly documented and reflected in as-built documentation.
Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS, PSSR and operational readiness activities as applicable.
Ensure compliance with PTW, LOTO, isolation, gas testing and ADNOC HSE requirements.
Support troubleshooting during equipment/system testing, energization and start-up.
Review commissioning dossiers, turnover packages, certificates, test records and final handover documentation.
Ensure smooth handover of completed systems to ADNOC Operations and Maintenance.

‏For an ADNOC Onshore Process Commissioning position, be prepared to discuss commissioning of systems such as:

Oil and gas separation systems
Gas compression
Gas dehydration
Gas sweetening
Produced-water systems
Water injection
Fuel gas
Flare and relief systems
Chemical injection
Instrument/utility air
Nitrogen systems
Closed/open drain systems
Firewater
Cooling-water systems
Steam/condensate, where applicable
Pigging systems
Gathering systems and pipelines
Process heaters and associated utilities

The exact package exposure depends on the ADNOC Onshore project.

Commissioning Execution Plan
Commissioning Philosophy
Systemization / System Boundary Drawings
P&IDs
Cause & Effect
Equipment commissioning procedures
Pre-commissioning procedures
Flushing/blowing/drying procedures
Leak/pressure testing procedures
Functional test procedures
Start-up procedures
Performance test procedures
ITRs / check sheets
MC certificates
RFC certificates
RFSU certificates
Punch lists
Commissioning dossiers
Turnover dossiers
As-built drawings
Vendor/OEM documentation
Completion Management System/database

About the Company

Wood

Global energy engineering and project services

Wood is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides project management, engineering, and technical services for energy and materials markets, including oil and gas, renewables, and environmental work. Its approach combines engineering know-how with program management to plan, design, build, and optimize large projects. The firm differentiates itself through a long track record of growth via organic expansion and major acquisitions, notably the Amec Foster Wheeler merger, creating an integrated portfolio from traditional energy to sustainability consulting. Its goal is to help clients navigate the global energy transition by delivering reliable project delivery at scale and sustainable value in international energy services.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Founded: 1912

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