What are you going to do

Our client, a leading organization in the oil and gas industry, is seeking a highly experienced Commissioning Manager to join their dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. In this pivotal role, you will oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up processes, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with client standards, timelines and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage all pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities, ensuring project systems are safely delivered, fully operational and compliant with client specifications, HSE Standards and project timelines.
Develop and implement the overall commissioning strategy, execution plan, and schedule.
Lead multi-disciplinary commissioning teams (Mechanical, Electrical, I&C, Process).
Oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and performance testing activities.
Ensure Mechanical Completion (MC), system handover and final acceptance processes are achieved.
Interface with client, engineering, construction, QA/QC and operations teams.
Review and approve commissioning procedures, method statements and system test documentation.
Manage punch list (A/B/C) closure and ensure system readiness.
Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, ADNOC/client standards and international codes.
Monitor and report commissioning progress, KPIs, risks, and mitigation plans.
Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for equipment commissioning and troubleshooting.

Essential skills and knowledge

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Chemical).
Relevant Experience: 15+ Years.
Extensive experience in EPC and/or EPCM project execution.
Prior experience as Commissioning Manager on large-scale projects.
ADNOC & GCC experience is mandatory.

Closing: 18 June 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-286416

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Corporate recruiter

Suresh Jogi

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.