Commissioning Site Lead

We are looking for a Commissioning Site Lead with the following details :

Work Location : Turkey then moving to Iraq

Work scheme : Residential in Turkey / Rotatonal 28 days ON x 28 days OFF in Iraq

Planned Start Date : July 2026

Duration :12 months, subject for extension

Preferably Local candidates

Job Details :

• Assist the Commissioning Manager in finalizing the Mobilization Plan, Recruitment of the CPY Commissioning Team, and ensuring HSE compliance.
• Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning preparation, execution, and associated deliverables, ensuring they meet OPERCOM methodology and standards.
• Facilitate collaboration across teams, manage interfaces with other projects, and ensure successful execution of commissioning activities, meeting defined criteria for handover to Operations.

Experience Requirements

• Total Experience Required: 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas Project activities
• Relevant Experience Required: Proven track records of several successful assignments on similar office/site positions
• Industry-Specific Experience: Extensive experience with onshore installation in Oil and Gas

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification Required: Diploma/Degree in Engineering
• Preferred Qualification: Not specified
• Certifications: Not specified
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (absolute mandatory)

Responsibilities and Skills

• Key Responsibilities:

  • During preparation (Engineering) phase:
    • Assist in mobilization planning and recruitment of the CPY Commissioning Team.
    • Address HSE aspects in commissioning risk assessments and validate contractor procedures for safety compliance.
    • Review or approve pre-commissioning and commissioning preparation deliverables (plans, methods, procedures, drawings, lists) aligning with OPERCOM methodology.
    • Oversee EPSCC CTR's preparation tasks, including scope, priorities, resources, and schedule.
    • Approve Pre-commissioning and Commissioning dossiers, ensuring ICAPS database quality.
    • Coordinate Commissioning discipline Leads and support NWP Pre-commissioning and Commissioning preparation.
    • Validate team training and competency in COMPANY standards and commissioning methodology.
    • Participate in engineering reviews (HAZOP, HAZID, SIL), FAT sessions for critical equipment, and meetings related to commissioning preparation.
    • Coordinate interfaces with NWP Commissioning Site Lead and address interface topics with other projects
    • Align with the Operations Team on interfacing topics.
  • During execution phase:
    • Promote and verify safety procedures and implementation of the Permit to Work/SIMOPS system.
    • Manage the Owner witnessing of pre-Commissioning and Commissioning contractor activities.
    • Countersign pre-Commissioning dossiers and review final Commissioning dossiers, signing transfer certificates.
    • Track progress, punch clearance, and corrective actions aligned with the plan.
    • Liaise with NWP and other interfacing projects for seamless execution and participate in project meetings.
    • Ensure timely reporting, system readiness for Operations handover, documentation completion, and performance testing.
    • Document and share lessons learned, supporting continuous improvement.
    • Drive progress toward achieving or exceeding the Ready for Start-Up date.
    • Foster collaboration, shared goals, and joint problem-solving with contractors.

• Technical & Domain Skills:

  • Knowledge in OPERCOMTM Methodology and ICAPS© software is mandatory.
  • Previous project experience with Oil and Water Treatment, LP to HP gas compressors, and Gas Dehydration.
  • Vast experience in monitoring large Oil & Gas EPCC Contractors at site from a client perspective