Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Orbit International Survey Services · Dubai, United Arab Emirates ·
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Company size
- 51-200
Leads mechanical commissioning of offshore and petrochemical systems, ensuring safe startup and handover of pumps, vessels, piping, and other equipment per project specs and industry standards.
Orbit International Survey Services (Orbit ISS) is an industrial asset integrity engineering management firm based in United Arab Emirates, since 2006. We are an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 accredited company and have provided asset integrity solutions to high-profile clients throughout the Middle East, North America, and Asia. Founded on the principles of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, Orbit ISS is committed to providing world-class services and technology that help our clients address complex challenges in the oil, gas, marine and renewable energy sectors.
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Role Overview:
Orbit International Survey Services LLC is seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to lead and coordinate the pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and handover of mechanical systems for offshore and petrochemical projects. The successful candidate will ensure all commissioning activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and system handover activities.
- Review P&IDs, GA drawings, isometric drawings, equipment datasheets, vendor documents, and commissioning procedures.
- Supervise mechanical completion, flushing, cleaning, pressure testing, leak testing, and preservation activities.
- Coordinate commissioning of pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, valves, and tanks.
- Conduct functional testing, performance testing, alignment verification, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment.
- Coordinate with Construction, QA/QC, Operations, Vendors, and Client representatives to ensure successful project execution.
- Prepare commissioning procedures, method statements, test packs, punch lists, and commissioning reports.
- Monitor system completion activities and ensure timely closure of punch items, inspection records (ITRs), and turnover dossiers.
- Lead troubleshooting and provide technical support during commissioning.
- Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project specifications, company procedures, HSE requirements, and international standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Mechanical Commissioning within Offshore, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Industrial projects.
- Experience in commissioning rotating and static equipment, piping systems, valves, pressure testing, flushing, and mechanical completion.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, GA drawings, isometric drawings, equipment datasheets, and commissioning documentation.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, commissioning procedures, and international industry standards.
- Strong communication, coordination, problem-solving, and leadership skills.