Commissioning Coordinator (Instrumentation)

About the Role and Company

Airswift is a worldwide manpower provider serving the Energy, Infrastructure, and IT sectors with a presence in over 70 countries. We are collaborating with a major oil and gas operator for a significant offshore redevelopment project encompassing both greenfield and brownfield scopes. This long-term contract role involves offshore work with a rotation of 29 days on and 27 days off.

Position Details

• Title: Commissioning Coordinator (Instrumentation) - 19.1.13
• Start Date: Negotiable, generally with a one-month notice period
• Contract Duration: 36 months, with possibility of extension
• Location: Doha Headquarters with site visits required
• Working Hours: Five days per week, 8-9 hours daily

Qualifications and Experience

The candidate should possess a diploma or degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Extensive experience in commissioning offshore oil and gas facilities along with exposure to construction activities is essential. A minimum of 10 years' involvement in pre-commissioning and commissioning within oil and gas projects is mandatory. Familiarity with commissioning databases and operational readiness software, along with understanding commissioning processes across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and telecom works is required. Strong commissioning management skills paired with effective communication and conflict resolution abilities are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the central liaison overseeing pre-commissioning and commissioning tasks by contractors and their subcontractors at company facilities and offshore marine spreads, ensuring compliance with company electronic permit to work (e-PTW) regulations.
• Act as the company's representative offshore, managing all project-related commissioning activities.
• Prepare and apply for necessary work permits, ensuring contractor adherence to all e-PTW system protocols for task execution.
• Participate in daily planning and progress meetings with the Asset Holder.
• Collaborate with HSEQ personnel to supervise construction, installation, and commissioning work alignment with approved safety and quality procedures.
• Coordinate logistics for personnel and materials movement in line with scheduled plans.
• Review and assess contractors’ commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and job safety analyses.
• Monitor commissioning activities ensuring conformity with approved procedures and drawings.
• Conduct inspections confirming mechanical completion and address punch list items ahead of pre-commissioning.
• Work with construction supervisors to clear punch list items and witness commissioning activities.
• Provide daily progress reports to senior commissioning, logistics, and project teams according to the defined communication structure.
• Plan and coordinate with operations teams for site acceptance tests and loop checks per the commissioning schedule.
• Develop and implement detailed commissioning activity plans adhering to approved timelines.
• Create comprehensive commissioning documentation including handover checklists and certificates, liaising with contractors and vendors for performance issue resolution.
• Engage closely with construction, end users, and contractors to manage punch listing and closure efficiently through all commissioning phases.
• Arrange schedules for vendor site visits and on-the-job training to facilitate critical equipment commissioning.
• Promote local talent development by ensuring Qatari nationals receive appropriate training to maximize their contribution to the project.