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Job Title: Lead Commissioning Engineer - E&I

KBR

Job Title: Lead Commissioning Engineer - E&I

full-timePosted: Aug 31, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Job Description

Title:Job Title: Lead Commissioning Engineer - E&IBelong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. Job Title: Lead Commissioning Engineer - E&I KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.Job PurposeLead and manage all pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and handover activities for offshore oil & gas facilities under the ADNOC Offshore LTDP Project. Ensure safe, efficient, and timely commissioning of process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, telecom, and control systems in compliance with ADNOC standards and project requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesCommissioning ManagementDevelop and implement overall commissioning strategy and execution plans.Establish systemization and subsystem boundaries for commissioning.Lead commissioning readiness reviews and certification processes.Prepare commissioning schedules aligned with project milestones.Coordinate offshore commissioning activities with construction, engineering, operations, and vendors.Manage Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), Ready for Start-Up (RFSU), and handover activities.Technical LeadershipLead commissioning of:Process systemsUtility systemsElectrical power distribution systemsHV/LV switchgearDCS, ESD, F&G systemsInstrumentation and control systemsTelecom systemsReview commissioning procedures, method statements, test packs, and check sheets.Coordinate integrated system testing and performance verification.Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis during commissioning and start-up.Offshore ExecutionSupervise offshore commissioning teams and specialist vendors.Interface with ADNOC Offshore Operations, EPC contractors, OEMs, and subcontractors.Ensure safe energization and commissioning of offshore facilities.Manage punch list closure and commissioning constraints.Monitor progress and prepare commissioning status reports.HSE & QualityEnsure full compliance with ADNOC HSE policies and PTW requirements.Lead commissioning risk assessments, SIMOPS reviews, and toolbox talks.Verify all commissioning activities comply with project specifications and international standards.Promote Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture throughout project execution.Documentation & HandoverReview and approve commissioning dossiers.Ensure completion of test records and turnover documentation.Support final handover to Operations and Asset Owner.Participate in performance guarantee and reliability test runs.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or Process Engineering.Commissioning Management certification is an advantage.ExperienceMinimum 18+ years of oil & gas experience.Minimum 10+ years in commissioning leadership roles.Experience in brownfield modifications, platform upgrades, and live plant tie-ins.Previous ADNOC Offshore project experience preferred.Technical CompetenciesCommissioning and Start-Up ManagementProcess Operations KnowledgeDCS / ESD / F&G SystemsElectrical & Instrumentation CommissioningSystem Completion ManagementICAPS / WinPCS / Completions SoftwareHAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPSPerformance Testing & Plant AcceptanceADNOC Standards and ProceduresLeadership CompetenciesTeam LeadershipContractor ManagementStakeholder CommunicationProblem SolvingPlanning & OrganizingRisk ManagementDecision Making Under Pressure

Locations

  • United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or Process Engineering. (degree in mechanical)
  • Commissioning Management certification is an advantage. (certification)

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