Explore this job opportunity as a Commissioning Lead for an onshore project in Tianjin, China, with the possibility of transferring to an offshore project in Qatar in Autumn 2026. Employment will be with our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Information about the job:

• Job Title: Commissioning Lead.
• Projects: Onshore Project.
• Location: Tianjin, China, with the possibility of transferring to an offshore project in Qatar in Autumn 2026.
• Salary: Please state your realistic expectations when applying. This will be discussed with the right candidate.
• Rotation: Global mobility with 51 days off per year, distributed across 6 trips. In Qatar: 35 days on / 35 days off.
• Employer: Our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:

• Proven experience leading commissioning activities for large-scale industrial plants or offshore platforms.
• Solid understanding of national and international regulations (IMO, SOLAS, ISPS, MARPOL) applicable during operations.
• Ability to interpret and review engineering, operational, and safety documentation.
• Skilled in project planning, scheduling, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Competent in preparing, reviewing, and managing commissioning-related procedures and manuals.
• Experience with performance testing, start-up operations, and training execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for operational safety and efficiency.
• Fluent in English; excellent communication and reporting skills.

Tasks:

• Review contracts and ensure all commissioning, start-up, and operational requirements are captured.
• Participate in project planning and maintain updated execution plans for pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, test runs, training, and operations.
• Oversee preparation of procedures, manuals, and performance test documentation.
• Coordinate schedules and responsibilities with licensors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Support procurement and subcontracting processes by defining scope of work related to commissioning activities.
• Develop integrated schedules and define temporary logistics to ensure smooth commissioning operations.
• Monitor and verify key performance indicators during all phases of project execution.
• Attend project review meetings to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Collaborate with HSE teams to align commissioning activities with safety requirements and prepare HSE plans.
• Participate in HAZOP reviews as needed.
• Evaluate and approve commissioning-related purchase requisitions and technical documentation.
• Review 3D models to ensure accessibility, operability, and compliance with commissioning and operational needs.
• Define commissioning priorities, handover sequences, and identify necessary spare parts and consumables.
• Provide operational support and compliance assurance according to relevant laws and classification requirements during plant operation.