Commissioning Lead (Telecoms / Electrical / Instrument / ICSS)

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the commissioning strategy, plan, and schedule in line with project objectives.
• Lead the commissioning team (engineers, supervisors, specialists, contractors), assign tasks, and manage performance.
• Coordinate interfaces between construction, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and operations teams.
• Oversee system and equipment pre-commissioning, cold commissioning, hot commissioning, and system integration tests (e.g., topside process, utilities, power, HVAC, firewater, ballast/ballast control, safety systems, cargo handling, marine systems).
• Verify mechanical completion and punch-list closure; ensure commissioning readiness and witness testing.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and regulatory requirements; lead safety briefings and risk assessments.
• Manage commissioning resources, materials, spares, tools, and specialized equipment.
• Resolve technical and operational issues, escalate when required, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation: procedures, checklists, test packs, reports, turnover certificates, and handover packages.
• Liaise with client representatives, Operations, and third-party vendors during commissioning and start-up.
• Track commissioning progress, report status, and contribute to commissioning close-out and lessons learned.