PMC Specialist Commissioning Engineer

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Specialist Commissioning Engineer having a proven track record in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the commissioning and start-up activities of a project to ensure all systems, equipment, and facilities are tested, verified, and handed over safely and efficiently to operations for a high-profile client.

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 remuneration 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’ service 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

The key objective for this role is:

To ensure the safe, efficient, and timely commissioning and start-up of project facilities, leading to successful handover to operations and achievement of project performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and implement commissioning, start-up, and system handover plans.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities across all disciplines.
• Verify mechanical completion and ensure systems are ready for commissioning.
• Review commissioning procedures, test packs, and operational readiness documentation.
• Monitor and supervise testing of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process systems.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and contractors to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Track commissioning progress, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support performance testing, integrated system testing, and plant start-up operations.
• Prepare commissioning reports and maintain commissioning records.
• Ensure the safe and efficient handover of completed systems to the operations team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to commissioning personnel.

Qualifications

Skills And 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, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
• Typically 15+ years of experience in commissioning, start-up, operations, or project execution within the Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Refining, or Energy industries.
• Proven experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and plant handover activities.
• Strong knowledge of process systems, utilities, safety systems, and operational readiness.
• Familiarity with international standards, industry codes, and HSE requirements.
• Experience working in EPC/PMC project environments and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong planning, coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in commissioning documentation, procedures, test packs, and completion management systems.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Professional certifications related to commissioning, project management, or HSE are advantageous.