Commissioning process mechanical lead
BH-341167
Posted: 20/07/2026
- Competitive
- Scotland Scotland Aberdeen City
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Commissioning Process Mechanical Lead
Aberdeen
Role Summary
The Commissioning Process Mechanical Lead reporting to Commissioning Manager will be an integral part of PDE Project Management Team, working collaboratively within the PDE organization, systems, procedures, and methods. This role has been identified as a “Key Position” within the project organization of PDE.
The Commissioning Process Mechanical Lead is responsible for monitoring the quality of discipline related documentation on design solutions and all engineering activities within EPC towards Process and Mechanical disciplines. The Commissioning Process Mechanical Lead shall ensure that all necessary information to execute commissioning and start-up is made available to all Contractor side.
Commissioning Process Mechanical Lead shall ensure that the completion system (PIMS) has the necessary data available to execute system and sub-system definition, have P&ID ready for system boundary mark-up, and information available to develop commissioning procedures.
The Commissioning Process Mechanical Lead shall also review all FAT- and SAT-procedure and vendor commissioning procedures. Commissioning Process Mechanical Lead shall also review vendor preservation procedures. A close relation with the Engineering Process Lead will be required to ensure alignment on plans and progress. Key activities to align will be process simulations, PFDs/UFDs, P&IDs, process data sheets, process safety report, process calculations.
Accountabilities
• Manage commissioning process/mechanical team.
• Ensure that relevant activities within the discipline are within the company framework and in conformance with contract, Yard Execution Plan, and relevant regulations. The health and safety of personnel, natural and working environment and equipment shall be taken care of.
• Ensure good cooperation, communication and alignment between the base organization and the project.
• Work with PDE operations team as well as client to ensure clear guidance and clarifications are provided with regards to scope of work definition.
• Work with JV Yard organization, Construction Team, and Client to ensure compliance and verification activities required.
• Review and comment documents for process and mechanical discipline
• Responsible for IDC comments verification and approval within commissioning team
• Prepare commissioning dossiers and procedures.
• Participate in work pack review sessions as well as work packs preparation.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID’s, HAZOP’s and any other related safety studies.
• Report to Commissioning Manager any delays in progress under his/her area of responsibility.
• Participate in meetings, inspections, and tri-party walks.
• Collaborate closely with other key disciplines in the Engineering Team. Call off assistance from discipline resources.
• Other duties as required by the Commissioning Manager
Qualifications and Experience
• Technical education on Batchelor level or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience within operation, project execution and commissioning
• Experience in FPSO redeployment is strongly desired.
• Recent experience of working in a similar role on UK North Sea projects will be an advantage.
• Leadership & interpersonal skills applied to a multidisciplined project team.
• Organized, Systematic & Flexible
• English – fluent written and verbal skills
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.
Aberdeen
Role Summary
The Commissioning Process Mechanical Lead reporting to Commissioning Manager will be an integral part of PDE Project Management Team, working collaboratively within the PDE organization, systems, procedures, and methods. This role has been identified as a “Key Position” within the project organization of PDE.
The Commissioning Process Mechanical Lead is responsible for monitoring the quality of discipline related documentation on design solutions and all engineering activities within EPC towards Process and Mechanical disciplines. The Commissioning Process Mechanical Lead shall ensure that all necessary information to execute commissioning and start-up is made available to all Contractor side.
Commissioning Process Mechanical Lead shall ensure that the completion system (PIMS) has the necessary data available to execute system and sub-system definition, have P&ID ready for system boundary mark-up, and information available to develop commissioning procedures.
The Commissioning Process Mechanical Lead shall also review all FAT- and SAT-procedure and vendor commissioning procedures. Commissioning Process Mechanical Lead shall also review vendor preservation procedures. A close relation with the Engineering Process Lead will be required to ensure alignment on plans and progress. Key activities to align will be process simulations, PFDs/UFDs, P&IDs, process data sheets, process safety report, process calculations.
Accountabilities
• Manage commissioning process/mechanical team.
• Ensure that relevant activities within the discipline are within the company framework and in conformance with contract, Yard Execution Plan, and relevant regulations. The health and safety of personnel, natural and working environment and equipment shall be taken care of.
• Ensure good cooperation, communication and alignment between the base organization and the project.
• Work with PDE operations team as well as client to ensure clear guidance and clarifications are provided with regards to scope of work definition.
• Work with JV Yard organization, Construction Team, and Client to ensure compliance and verification activities required.
• Review and comment documents for process and mechanical discipline
• Responsible for IDC comments verification and approval within commissioning team
• Prepare commissioning dossiers and procedures.
• Participate in work pack review sessions as well as work packs preparation.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID’s, HAZOP’s and any other related safety studies.
• Report to Commissioning Manager any delays in progress under his/her area of responsibility.
• Participate in meetings, inspections, and tri-party walks.
• Collaborate closely with other key disciplines in the Engineering Team. Call off assistance from discipline resources.
• Other duties as required by the Commissioning Manager
Qualifications and Experience
• Technical education on Batchelor level or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience within operation, project execution and commissioning
• Experience in FPSO redeployment is strongly desired.
• Recent experience of working in a similar role on UK North Sea projects will be an advantage.
• Leadership & interpersonal skills applied to a multidisciplined project team.
• Organized, Systematic & Flexible
• English – fluent written and verbal skills
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.