PMC Senior Commissioning Manager - United Arab Emirates - Wood Group

Description

Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Senior Commissioning Manager - UZ Islands role  for ADNOC offshore client to join us and make an impact within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at Abu Dhabi office.

The Role:

The Senior Commissioning Manager (PMC) is responsible for leading, managing, and assuring all commissioning and start-up (CSU) activities for major offshore oil & gas, marine, or energy projects on behalf of the Project Management Consultant (PMC). The role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant execution of pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover to operations, while coordinating closely with EPC contractors, operators, and multi-disciplinary teams. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and deep knowledge of offshore systems and regulatory requirements

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

Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage the offshore commissioning team, including discipline leads, vendor specialists, and EPC contractor personnel.
• Develop and execute overall commissioning strategies, execution plans, staffing plans, and methodologies.
• Ensure all commissioning activities align with PMC obligations, client expectations, project schedule, and HSE requirements.

Planning & Coordination

• Review and approve commissioning philosophies, procedures, ITPs, system completion plans, and turnover packages submitted by EPC contractors.
• Define system boundaries, completion sub-systems, and sequencing for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.
• Coordinate interface management between engineering, construction, operations, and HSE teams.
• Ensure all required materials, tools, test equipment, and vendor representatives are available onsite.

Execution & Technical Oversight

• Provide expert oversight of mechanical completion, FAT/SAT activities, loop checks, dynamic testing, and performance trials.
• Monitor readiness for offshore commissioning and ensure punch list management, permitting, and SIMOPS compliance.
• Ensure integrity and reliability of critical equipment and safety systems, including ESD, F&G, process, electrical, instrumentation, and rotating machinery.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure timely technical resolution.

HSE & Quality Assurance

• Enforce strict adherence to offshore HSE regulations, PTW systems, and company safety protocols.
• Champion safety leadership during all commissioning operations, ensuring zero-incident performance.
• Verify compliance with international codes, standards, and client specifications.

Documentation & Handover

• Oversee the development and quality assurance of commissioning dossiers, test records, red-line drawings, and system completion documentation.
• Ensure all CSU documentation meets project turnover requirements for RFSU/RFO and final handover to operations.
• Lead the operational readiness and training programs for client operations teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, or related field).
• Minimum 20 years experience in commissioning and start-up of offshore oil & gas/energy facilities.
• Previous PMC experience on major offshore EPC/EPCI or brownfield/greenfield projects.
• Strong background in offshore platforms, FPSOs, subsea systems, utilities, and marine systems.
• Proven track record managing large multi-disciplinary commissioning teams.
• Thorough understanding of system completion tools (ICAPS/MCPlus/WinPCS/PCS) and international commissioning standards.
• Valid offshore certifications (BOSIET/FOET, Medical, HUET)

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 degree in Engineering mandatory
• Minimum of 20 years' experience mainly in the oil and gas industries
• At least 5 to 7 years' experience in a similar role in GCC countries
• Previous commissioning experience on major projects
• Previous experience in activities related to the Modularization of Process equipment
• Previous experience in activities in Gas Compressors (VFD) and Package Equipment