Commissioning Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Saipem scores A on the Alion truth index.
Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, your expertise helps shape the future globally for environmental sustainability.
Purpose of the position:
As Commissioning Manager, you will be part of Commissioning Department within various projects.
How can you support us? Here are below your responsibilities:
Plan, organize and manage pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and handover activities, ensuring execution in accordance with project requirements, procedures and HSE standards.
Develop and implement the Commissioning Execution Plan, commissioning procedures, schedules and resource requirements.
Coordinate multidisciplinary commissioning activities, including Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, Telecom and Process systems.
Ensure commissioning requirements are properly incorporated during engineering, construction and system completion phases.
Review engineering documentation to ensure commission ability, operability and maintainability of the facilities.
Coordinate system and subsystem completion, testing, punch-list clearance, commissioning dossiers and final handover documentation.
Manage commissioning interfaces with Engineering, Construction, Vendors, Subcontractors, Client and Operations teams.
Monitor commissioning progress, identify potential constraints and implement appropriate recovery and mitigation actions.
Coordinate and supervise FAT, SAT, functional testing, performance testing and start-up activities, as applicable.
Ensure readiness of systems prior to energization, introduction of hydrocarbons and start-up.
Lead commissioning personnel and ensure effective allocation of resources across the different disciplines and project phases.
Ensure commissioning and start-up activities are carried out in full compliance with HSE requirements, applicable legislation, project specifications and international standards.
Provide technical guidance to the commissioning team and support resolution of complex technical and operational issues.
What are we looking for?
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Technical Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and plant handover processes.
Strong understanding of commissioning engineering principles, systemization and system/subsystem completion.
Knowledge of Commissioning Execution Plans, commissioning procedures, testing requirements and completion documentation.
Ability to review P&IDs, engineering drawings, system boundaries and relevant technical documentation.
Good understanding of FAT, SAT, functional testing and performance testing.
Knowledge of commissionability, operability and maintainability reviews.
Strong understanding of HSE requirements applicable to commissioning and start-up activities.
Knowledge of relevant international codes, standards and EPC project requirements.
Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and interfaces with Clients, Vendors, Partners and Subcontractors.
Experience
Extensive experience in commissioning and start-up activities within Oil & Gas / Energy EPC projects, preferably covering large-scale offshore and/or onshore facilities.
Proven experience in a Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Lead or equivalent senior commissioning role.
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary commissioning teams and coordinating Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Operations interfaces.
Experience interfacing directly with Clients, Vendors, Subcontractors and project management.
Experience supporting projects through commissioning, start-up and final handover.
Languages
Proficient in English
What can we offer to you:
Permanent Contract - Project-based position
Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package
Working Hours: 45 hours (9 hours x 5 days)
Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals
Location: Qatar
Additional Information
We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!
We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.
Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.
Find out more on our career page here
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