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Principal Commissioning Engineer (PSC)

This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 17, 2026).

Wood Commissioning is recruiting for an experienced Principal Commissioning Engineer to primarily support the Harbour Energy contract.

The scope will be largely onshore based, working hybrid from home with visits to Sir Ian Wood House and Client office in line with contract requirements, as well as trips offshore as/when required to support the commissioning phase of critical projects and modifications.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous Harbour experience, hold valid competencies and be engaged on a Limited Company contractor basis operating outside IR35.

Scope of Work:

  • Oversee the safe completion of the project multi-discipline pre-commissioning / commissioning work-scope
  • Oversee and support the project Commissioning Team
  • Provide multi-discipline commissioning input into the project design phase
  • Provide multi-discipline commissioning input to the project plans and schedules
  • Develop project multi-discipline commissioning strategy documents
  • Review / approve and supervise the design and installation of minor temporary commissioning systems / supplies
  • Review and approve multi-discipline commissioning procedures - ensure compliance with project standards, specifications and procedures
  • Ensure all commissioning activities adhere to all applicable site / project safety procedures and practices
  • Actively participate in all company and project safety initiatives
  • Liaise with the project engineering office to ensure that the applicable fabrication drawings are produced in line with commissioning requirements
  • Audit site / project commissioning activities on a regular basis to ensure all compliance with project safety, environmental and quality requirements
  • Monitor and report commissioning progress on a regular basis
  • Approve all system / sub-system mechanical completion, pre-commissioning and commissioning sign-off certificates / milestones
  • Ensure a safe Permit to Work and isolation system is in place and adhered to
  • Attend project HAZID's / Risk Assessments
  • Provide input into audit reviews
  • Provide input into budget management and cost control
  • Provide input into planning process as requested
  • Provide input into safety reviews / walk-rounds

Qualifications:

  • HNC / HND (or equivalent) in suitable Engineering subject
  • Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering related background an advantage
  • BOSIET / MIST / OGUK Medical
  • IT Literate (Excel / Word / PowerPoint etc)
  • Company mandatory training (Induction, risk awareness etc)
  • Task Risk Management Trained Person
  • Conversant with Project Management Systems
  • PTW Awareness

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Demonstrable experience in similar role, with a proven background of delivery
  • Strong multidiscipline experience in O&G system commissioning, start-up and operations
  • Recognised O&G process commissioning background
  • Experienced in O&G systems commissioning and testing
  • Familiar with O&G process equipment, start-up and operation
  • Experienced in planning and coordinating system commissioning activities
  • Experienced in running multidiscipline HAZOP's / Risk assessment reviews
  • Experienced in the management of system commissioning personnel / team
  • Extensive knowledge of O&G related HSEQ safe working practices / procedures
  • Experienced in the development and coaching of team members
  • Ability to interface and interact with Client Representatives at all levels
  • Offshore experience in similar role
  • Conversant with HR practices / processes
  • Conversant with TRM / Audit process
  • Ability to demonstrate effective and efficient management of processes and personnel
  • Ability to demonstrate high level understanding of HSE safe working practices and procedures and their implementation
  • Ability to manage / maintain budget / schedule requirements
  • Fully conversant with the completions and commissioning process
  • Ability to interpret project procedures, standards, specifications and drawings including PFD's / P&ID's / SLD's / C&E's etc
  • Ability to produce system commissioning strategy documents and review / approve commissioning procedures
  • Able to develop / review and approve design of temporary minor utility systems and supplies
  • Able to implement, manage and audit Permit to Work procedure and Isolation procedures
  • Familiar with national / international O&G industry legislation, standards and specifications
  • Conversant with completions management software and its functionality
  • Good level of understanding of construction / commissioning processes

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