Commissioning Lead (Telecoms)
BH-322910
Posted: 15/01/2026
- Competitive
- Qatar Ras Laffan
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Job Title: Commissioning Lead (Telecoms)
Location: Qatar Offshore (28/28 Rotation)
Contract Duration: 36 Months
Off Days: Not Paid
Job Purpose
The Hook-Up and Commissioning (HUC) Telecoms Lead will provide oversight and direction to the project’s main contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors during offshore hook-up and commissioning stages. This role ensures compliance with technical standards, project requirements, and QE LNG quality expectations while supporting change management and readiness for asset handover.
Key Responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Location: Qatar Offshore (28/28 Rotation)
Contract Duration: 36 Months
Off Days: Not Paid
Job Purpose
The Hook-Up and Commissioning (HUC) Telecoms Lead will provide oversight and direction to the project’s main contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors during offshore hook-up and commissioning stages. This role ensures compliance with technical standards, project requirements, and QE LNG quality expectations while supporting change management and readiness for asset handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance on Telecoms Equipment principles, codes, and standards.
- Review and approve contractor procedures and documentation.
- Validate optimization of project delivery and readiness for handover.
- Act as commissioning focal point during FATs and SATs.
- Support EPC PMT by reviewing critical documents and attending workshops.
- Analyse technical proposals, deviations, and exceptions for compliance.
- Witness contractor scope of work and sign off test sheets.
- Cooperate with quality audit teams and report findings accurately.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in large-project commissioning in Oil & Gas, including 1 year in a supervisory role.
- Expertise in Telecoms design, fibre optic/copper cable testing, networking fundamentals, cyber security, and radio systems.
- Knowledge of offshore facilities, LNG production risks, and execution methods.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and advanced computer literacy.
- Willingness to travel as required.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.