Commissioning Machinery Superintendent

Date: 30/04/2026
Place of work: Al Ruwais, UAE

Job Title:

Commissioning Machinery Superintendent

Reference:

442214070

Project

Hail & Ghasha, 4422 UAE

Job Location:

Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Starting date

1 June 2026

Hours/rotation:

Rotation of 60 days on site and 10 days off (paid) & 2 days traveling (paid)

Salary range:

Excellent salary package with benefits

Benefits:

Single Status.

Accommodation provided by the company.

Transportation provided by the company.

Round trip ticket on each rotation (Economy class).

 

 

Job summary/Role description

He supports the Commissioning Manager in the activities of planning, execution, documentation preparation and hand over to the Client of the facilities as per project requirements. He ensures the implementation of the procedures at the site.

He operates in compliance with the quality requirements, health/environmental/safety regulations and follows the stated procedures.

 

 

Duties and responsibilities

  • Oversee adherence to quality standards and safety procedures by the commissioning team, ensuring compliance with work permit protocols.

  • Conduct thorough reviews of pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures for all rotary, reciprocating, static equipment & packages.

  • Develop or refine inspection forms tailored to the pre-commissioning and commissioning activities related to mechanical disciplines.

  • Collaborate with supervisors to define detailed procedures, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all mechanical discipline activities.

  • In alignment with the general pre-commissioning schedule, devise detailed plans for all mechanical components.

  • Establish daily activities and develop a meticulous day-by-day plan, prioritizing tasks in agreement with the Commissioning Superintendent.

  • Monitor the execution of all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, confirming adherence to established procedures and schedules.

  • Delegate tasks effectively to supervisors and assistants.

  • Support the CMS and work in tandem with the other Commissioning discipline Superintendents (electrical, instrument) to finalize pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, facilitating a seamless project handover within the agreed timelines with the Commissioning Manager.

  • Regularly report on progress and maintain up to date records of activities.

  • Serve as the liaison among the Client Project Team, Project Management, Subcontractors, Vendors Representatives.

  • Recommend vendors specialist mobilizations to the Commissioning Manager and CVC, overseeing and coordinating vendor-required site activities.

  • Provide support to Vendor specialists during job execution and coordinate their actions with Commissioning supervisors.

  • Ensure the availability of commissioning spares and consumables necessary for activity execution.

  • Assist the QA Site team in compiling handover system dossiers, including all required certifications, in accordance with the Inspection Test Plan and certification matrix.

  • Coordinate and supervise Construction support activities during the pre-commissioning and commissioning phases.

  • Act as the authorized person designated by the site manager to issue or receive a Permit to Work in line with the project’s Permit to Work Procedure.

 

 

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

  • University degree or diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent.

Experience

  • Minimum of 15 year’s work experience.

  • Significant experience in machinery commissioning activities

  • Significant experience in a similar position on EPC Oil & Gas projects/ Refinery.

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong attention to detail, management skills.

  • Demonstrated leadership, self-motivation, and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

  • Strong focus on timely performance, problem solving, and results delivery.

Special Requirements and Comments

  • Strong attention to detail, effective management skills