Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Engineer (Commissioning Mechanical) with extensive experience in the oil and Gas industry for ADNOC Onshore client to be based in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at onshore site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Role

Responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising and executing mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and performance testing activities for onshore oil and gas facilities. The engineer ensures that mechanical systems and equipment are safely and successfully transferred from construction to operations in accordance with CLIENT requirements, approved procedures, project specifications, HSE standards and applicable international codes.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment

• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover

• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit

• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company

• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones

• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Responsibilities

• Review approved commissioning procedures, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, vendor manuals, commissioning philosophies and project specifications.
• Develop and execute mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures, checklists and test packs.
• Verify Mechanical Completion and Ready for Commissioning (RFC) status before starting commissioning activities.
• Review and clear mechanical punch-list items in coordination with Construction, QA/QC and Operations.
• Supervise pre-commissioning activities including:
  • Equipment inspection and cleaning
  • Flushing and chemical cleaning
  • Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing
  • Air blowing and nitrogen purging
  • Equipment lubrication
  • Lube-oil flushing
  • Leak testing
  • Alignment verification
  • Rotating equipment checks
  • Valve and piping system testing
• Commission and test mechanical equipment including:
  • Centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps
  • Compressors
  • Air coolers
  • Heat exchangers
  • Pressure vessels
  • Tanks
  • Filters and strainers
  • Valves
  • Piping systems
  • Utility systems
  • Package equipment
• Verify equipment installation, alignment, lubrication, preservation and mechanical integrity before start-up.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, Operations, HSE and Construction teams to ensure system readiness.
• Coordinate with vendors/OEM representatives during equipment commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, equipment inspections and functional testing where applicable. Recent ADNOC commissioning roles specifically identify coordination with project, inspection and operations teams for FAT/SAT completion. L
• Ensure work permits, isolations, blinds, depressurization, draining, purging and other commissioning prerequisites are properly implemented.
• Participate in system walkdowns and prepare/close commissioning punch lists.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems encountered during pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up.
• Monitor equipment operating parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, speed and lubrication conditions.
• Support initial equipment run-in, operational testing and performance testing.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with ADNOC Operations to achieve safe and efficient start-up.
• Prepare commissioning schedules, daily progress reports, test records and system handover dossiers.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, including check sheets, test reports, punch lists and acceptance certificates.
• Ensure as-built documentation and turnover packages are complete.
• Support final system handover from Project/Contractor to ADNOC Operations.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical commissioning within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery or EPC projects.
• Experience with onshore oil and gas facilities is highly preferred.
• ADNOC/ADNOC Onshore project experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, vendors and client/operations teams.