Field Commissioning Process Engineer

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KBR is looking for a Field Commissioning Process Engineer to be based in Abu Dhabi for an EPC project.

Initial mob Fabrication Yard Abu Dhabi later on to offshore site to support the commissioning activities

Job Overview:

The Field Commissioning Process Engineer will be part of the Project Management Team (PMT), supporting the pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup activities. The project involves the fabrication of offshore modules at a construction yard before transportation and installation at the offshore site. The engineer will assist in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities, ensuring compliance with project plans, industry standards, and safety protocols while coordinating with stakeholders across construction, engineering, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the Project Management Team (PMT), assisting in tracking commissioning progress, resolving bottlenecks, and ensuring milestones are met.
• Collaborate with construction, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and HSE teams to ensure commissioning activities align with project timelines.
• Attend project meetings, technical discussions, and HSE briefings, documenting key action points.

• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning of offshore process equipment, including separators, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, and gas processing units.
• Witness and assist in piping cleaning (blowing/flushing), P&ID conformity check, loop checks, gross leak test N2/He leak tests, functional testing, and system pressurization for fabricated modules at the construction yard and offshore.
• Work closely with vendors and contractors for equipment testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with strict offshore and yard safety regulations, particularly in high H₂S environments.
• Participate in H₂S safety training, toolbox talks, gas detection procedures, and emergency response drills.

• Support the implementation of permit-to-work (PTW), risk assessments, and process safety management protocols.
• Identify and report technical issues, deviations, and punch list items during pre-commissioning and commissioning.

• Participate to Mechanical Completion Walkdowns and PSSR Walkdowns
• Review Mechanical Completion and Commissioning Dossiers

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree or Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of field experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning, process engineering, and Operations in the oil & gas sector.
• Basic understanding of offshore process systems, equipment, piping, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, process control logic, and commissioning procedures.
• Strong awareness of H₂S hazards, offshore work environments, and safety standards.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and ability to coordinate between different stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in offshore and construction yard environments as part of an integrated project team.
• Basic Knowledge of API, ASME, IEC, and industry standards governing offshore oil and gas commissioning.
• Previous proven experience in Off-shore and High H2S work environment.
• Knowledge of the completion process and related documentation

Interested and suitable candidates please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.