Senior Commissioning Engineer - Oil and Gas Start-Up
Posted date [2026-04-25]
(ID: 44461)
McDermott is a global engineering and construction company delivering advanced solutions for the energy sector. The company focuses on transforming energy resources into essential products through innovative, technology-driven approaches across the full project lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning. With operations in more than 30 countries, McDermott combines a skilled workforce, specialized marine assets, and international fabrication capabilities to support large-scale energy projects. The organization plays a key role in developing efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide.... |
Job Snapshot
Role: Senior Commissioning Engineer - Oil and Gas Start-Up
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Experience: 8+ years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior Commissioning Engineer hiring in Dubai, UAE within the Oil and Energy industry for major EPC, refinery, and offshore commissioning projects. This role is ideal for experienced professionals who can manage pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing activities while ensuring safe plant readiness, smooth operational handover, and reliable system performance across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Salary: 21000-31000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior Commissioning Engineer supports the transition of systems from construction completion to operational readiness by ensuring all equipment and processes are tested, verified, and handed over safely. This role helps minimize start-up risks, improve plant performance, and ensure production targets are achieved through effective commissioning planning and execution across complex energy projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Report to the Commissioning Manager and support the Principal Commissioning Engineer with preparation of commissioning home office deliverables
* Participate in walk-down inspections, punch listing, and readiness verification for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems
* Support commissioning teams with discipline equipment checks, testing, and system validation activities
* Develop and maintain operation and maintenance manuals for project handover and operational use
* Prepare commissioning and start-up spares planning along with first fills and consumables requirements
* Assist in developing commissioning procedures and start-up procedures for utility and process systems
* Perform function testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems to verify operational readiness
* Participate in commissioning, start-up, and performance testing to ensure facilities meet production and operational objectives
* Troubleshoot operational and maintenance issues during commissioning and start-up phases
* Supervise craft personnel involved in pre-commissioning and commissioning site activities
* Coordinate closely with commissioning engineers, construction teams, and client representatives to maintain project progress
* Maintain strong collaboration across the project team to support safe and efficient execution
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering
* Minimum 8 years of experience in oil and gas commissioning projects with major contractors or consultants
* Strong knowledge of commissioning, completions, and plant start-up activities for refinery, chemical, or oil and gas facilities
* Experience working across plant operations, maintenance, and construction interfaces
* Strong understanding of punch-list management, mechanical completion, and system handover processes
* Proven troubleshooting ability for resolving technical and operational issues during start-up
* Excellent communication skills for working with engineers, operators, and client stakeholders
* Ability to work effectively in demanding site environments and international project locations
Skills Set
* Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning
* Plant Start-Up and Performance Testing
* Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Systems
* Walk-Down Inspections and Punch Listing
* Operations and Maintenance Manuals
* Commissioning Procedures Development
* First Fills and Start-Up Spares Planning
* EPC Project Coordination
* Site Troubleshooting and System Validation
* Team Supervision and Technical Collaboration
Why Join Us
* Work on major offshore, refinery, and industrial energy infrastructure projects
* Join one of the world’s most trusted engineering and construction companies
* Gain strong exposure to complex commissioning and operational start-up activities
* Build long-term career growth in commissioning, operations, and project execution
* Collaborate with highly skilled international engineering teams delivering world-class facilities
* Support projects shaping the future of reliable and sustainable global energy systems
About the Company
McDermott International is a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and installation services for the energy industry. With more than 100 years of expertise, the company delivers major offshore and onshore projects across oil and gas, offshore wind, and sustainable energy infrastructure. Operating in more than 50 countries, McDermott combines technical excellence, innovation, and operational strength to build the future of global energy systems.
