Commissioning Supervisor - Oil & Gas Plant

About the role

The Commissioning Supervisor executes the pre-commissioning and commissioning of an entire plant unit in compliance with quality requirements, health, environmental and safety regulations and the stated procedures. The post is based in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, on a fixed-term contract from 1 January 2027 to 30 November 2027, with a 60-day on-site rotation, 10 paid days off and 2 paid travel days.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed pre-commissioning procedures for machinery and packages, and functional test procedures, per the Commissioning Machinery Superintendent's instructions.
• Field-check the DAC, prepare the commissioning punch list and help close pending items according to the Commissioning Superintendent's priorities.
• Ensure safety rules are followed in the field and supervise vendor specialists, coordinating their work with other commissioning supervisors.
• Manage the subcontractor team in the field, control their jobs and enforce plant safety procedures in emergencies.
• Keep activity records in the logbook and produce certificates signed by the involved parties for the QA/QC certification engineer.
• Handle ongoing planned and corrective maintenance of operating plant units according to the priorities of the Commissioning Superintendent and Commissioning Machinery Superintendent.
• Act as the site manager's authorised person to receive or issue Permits to Work where required.

Required profile

• University degree or equivalent diploma in engineering.
• At least 8 years of field experience in commissioning operations.
• Relevant experience in construction, modernization or EPC projects for large refinery plants in the oil & gas or industrial sector, including at least three similar projects in the last three years.
• Experience working on the contractor side.

Required skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and management skills.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, with a focus on timely performance and problem resolution.

What we offer

• Excellent salary package with benefits.
• Single status.
• Accommodation and transportation provided by the company.
• Round-trip economy-class ticket on each rotation.