Junior Commissioning Engineer (JO022241) Sohar, Oman

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We are looking for a Junior Commissioning Engineer for one of our clients with the following details: (candidates based in Oman preferred) 

Start Date: March 2026 (tentative) 

Contract duration: 12 months (renewable) 

Location: Sohar, Oman 

Work status: Resident, Single

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

  • Master degree in Chemical or Petroleum engineering or equivalent qualification
  • Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
  • Professional Experience: +10 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas industry with proven experience with large onshore plants and LNG plants. Several years of proven experience in Commissioning and operation stage of LNG projects.
  • Experience in similar position (years): +5 years’ experience.
  • Technical Skills
    • Commissioning and start-up of O&G facilities
    • Operation and Production
    • LNG Process and Marine operations
    • Maintenance / Inspection
    • Regulations, Certifications
    • Safety of personnel and installations
    • Simultaneous operations
    • Management of planned and unplanned shutdowns.

ACTIVITIES 

Project Phase: 

Commissioning and Start-up preparation:

  • To support the Commissioning and Start-up leaders in the review of the Operational Test Procedures.
  • Support the Digital Implementation Coordinator in the control of the Easyplant database with the disciplines leaders
  • Coordinate with the HSE department that all safety aspects are covered for the execution of the Commissioning.
  • Ensure and review that the JRA for the commissioning activities are prepared and are in-line with the PROJECT-LNG and local requirements.
  • Participate in the preparation of GAS-IN.
  • Assist the CSL in identifying and addressing all internal/external interface issues with respect to Commissioning and Start-up.

Commissioning and Start-up execution:

  • Promote HSE behaviour within the commissioning activities and verify that HSE procedures are implemented by the Contractor and Sub-contractors.
  • Attends and conducts regular meetings with Contractor’s representatives to discuss and agree safety standards, concerns and potential hazards.
  • Ensure that risk assessment is performed before each potentially dangerous activity (GAS-IN).
  • Participate to the Permit To Work meetings and assist Start-up PTW coordinator and HSE authority.
  • Perform regular audit of Contractor to ensure implementation of safe working procedures & best practices
  • Assist Commissioning and Start-up leaders in the execution of the Operational Tests.
  • Support Completion Coordinator and Punch List killer in the review of the content of the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Dossier.
  • Report any defect on the plant during inspection through the punch list.
  • Support Senior Commissioning Engineer.
  • Report immediately any unexpected events which may affect the Commissioning or the Start-up of the plant.