Deputy Commissioning Manager

We are partnering with our client, a leading organization in the Oil and Gas sector, who is seeking a Deputy Commissioning Manager on contract basis. In this high-impact role, you will be at the forefront of commissioning activities across complex systems and disciplines, playing a pivotal part in ensuring safe, efficient system readiness and successful project handover. You will be a key leader within our client's team, interfacing directly with project leadership, head office, and client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of all commissioning deliverables, including procedures, systemization plans, execution schedules, testing plans, and turnover/handover documentation.
• Define and implement systemization and subsystem breakdowns in coordination with engineering, construction, and client stakeholders.
• Develop detailed commissioning execution plans, including sequence, resources, vendor support, and temporary operating strategies.
• Oversee the mobilization and setup of site commissioning team, ensuring adequate manpower, facilities, tools, and systems are in place.
• Direct and control the execution of all commissioning activities, ensuring they are performed safely, in line with project schedule, budget, and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Act as the single point of contact on site for all commissioning-related matters, including direct interface with client representatives and vendors.
• Serve as the final decision-maker for commissioning and live plant activities, ensuring readiness and safety prior to energization, introduction of hydrocarbons, or start-up.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and internal resources involved in commissioning to ensure integration and performance.
• Monitor and report commissioning progress, risks, and issues to the Project Manager and Construction Delivery Manager and take corrective actions as required.
• Ensure completion of all commissioning records and handover documentation in readiness for client acceptance and project closeout.
• Attend daily and weekly meetings with client project management and operations teams.
• Completion of commissioning activities in line with project schedule, milestones, and budget.
• Safe execution of all commissioning works with zero or minimal incidents during live plant operations.
• Successful systemization, procedural readiness, and approval of all commissioning deliverables.
• Achievement of handover targets and acceptance of systems by client without major outstanding items.
• Timely and accurate reporting of commissioning progress, issues, and resolution plans.