- The Senior Commissioning Engineer - Telecommunications role involves leading and managing all pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for telecom systems in oil and gas projects, particularly offshore environments.
- The position requires active participation across the full project lifecycle-from engineering and construction through to final handover-ensuring quality, safety, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities.
- Ensure systems meet design, safety, and operational requirements.
- Oversee pre-commissioning, mechanical completion, commissioning & handover.
- Lead engineers, technicians, and contractors.
- Act as interface between project team, contractors, and operations.
- Manage multicultural teams and offshore workforce.
- Review engineering designs, drawings, and procedures.
- Approve commissioning documents and certifications.
- Troubleshoot technical issues during commissioning.
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication (or similar).
- 15+ years in Oil & Gas industry.
- At least 10 years in telecom commissioning, including offshore projects.
- Strong experience in: FEED & EPIC projects, Contractor deliverables review/approval.
- Preferably: Chartered Engineer status, Offshore certifications (BOSIET/FOET), Experience in Instrumentation & Control would be advantageous.
- Extensive knowledge of telecom systems such as: CCTV, PA/GA systems, Radio systems (VHF/UHF/microwave), Structured cabling, Telephony (IP phones, hotlines), AIS, e-Mustering, telemetry, Network management systems
- Also requires: FAT/SAT testing experience, Strong knowledge of engineering standards, HSE, and QA/QC.