Description
Summary:
A Commissioning Engineer plans, coordinates, and executes the commissioning, start-up, testing, and handover of systems and equipment to ensure design, safety, and performance requirements are met.
Highlights:
1. Execute commissioning, start-up, and testing of complex systems and equipment
2. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage commissioning documentation
3. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve system performance and reliability issues
**Commissioning Engineer — Job Description**
**Overview**
A Commissioning Engineer plans, coordinates, and executes the commissioning, start\-up, testing, and handover of systems and equipment to ensure they operate per design, safety, and performance requirements.
**Key responsibilities**
* Develop and execute commissioning plans, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) procedures, and punch‑list management.
* Prepare, review, and maintain commissioning documentation: test procedures, checklists, commissioning schedules, commissioning reports, and O\&M handover packages.
* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, HVAC, vendors, contractors) during commissioning and start‑up.
* Perform pre\-commissioning activities: inspections, loop checks, functional testing, leak and pressure tests, motor rotation checks, and equipment alignment.
* Execute system integration and interlock testing, control system verification (PLC/DCS/SCADA), and I/O point validation.
* Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve system performance and reliability issues during commissioning and early operation.
* Verify installation against design/specifications and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
* Witness and document performance tests, calibration activities, and commissioning milestones.
* Train operations and maintenance teams; deliver handover and operational readiness packages.
* Track commissioning progress, manage change requests during start\-up, and report status to project management and stakeholders.
* Ensure commissioning activities follow HSE policies and enable safe work practices (permit\-to\-work, lockout/tagout).
**Required skills \& qualifications**
* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline.
* 3–7\+ years’ commissioning, start‑up, or field engineering experience (industrial, power, oil \& gas, manufacturing, utilities, or building systems).
* Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control systems (PLC/DCS), instrumentation, and mechanical equipment.
* Experience with FAT/SAT procedures, loop testing, control logic verification, and I/O commissioning.
* Ability to read and interpret P\&IDs, wiring diagrams, control narratives, datasheets, and technical specifications.
* Proficient with commissioning documentation tools and MS Office; familiarity with CMMS desirable.
* Strong troubleshooting and fault‑finding skills; hands‑on experience with instrumentation calibration and diagnostics.
* Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
* Commitment to safety and working in accordance with HSE standards.
* Willingness to travel to site locations and work flexible hours during start‑up phases.
**Nice\-to\-have**
* Certifications: Certified Commissioning Professional (CxP), relevant vendor certifications, or electrical/instrumentation trade qualifications.
* Experience with building management systems (BMS), HVAC commissioning (Cx) or energy performance testing.
* Knowledge of industry standards (IEC, ISA, ASME, NFPA) and local regulatory requirements.
* Experience with project management tools, scheduling, and basic programming of PLCs/HMI.
Pay: QAR219\.15 \- QAR482\.21 per hour
Work Location: In person