synapsco

Commissioning Site Lead

synapsco

Basrah, Basrah, IraqContractPosted Aug 4, 2026

Job description

Main Responsibilities During Preparation / Engineering Phase Support the AGUP-2 Commissioning Manager in: Mobilization planning Recruitment of the commissioning team Ensure HSE requirements are fully integrated into commissioning preparation. Review and approve: Pre-commissioning plans Commissioning procedures Method statements Drawings and technical documentation Ensure compliance with: OPERCOM methodology COMPANY standards Safety requirements Supervise and coordinate: Commissioning discipline leads ICAPS database setup and quality Preparation activities with contractors Participate in: HAZOP / HAZID / SIL reviews FAT activities for major equipment Interface coordination with AGUP1, GMP, CSSP, and NWP packages Ensure commissioning personnel are properly trained and competent.

During Execution Phase Lead and supervise all commissioning site activities. Ensure implementation of: Safety procedures PTW systems SIMOPS requirements Organize and manage: Daily witnessing activities Site priorities Contractor coordination Review, approve, and sign: RFC dossiers Commissioning dossiers AOC / transfer certificates Monitor: Progress against schedule Punch list clearance Reporting accuracy Coordinate closely with: Contractors Vendors Construction teams Operations teams Other interfacing projects Ensure systems are fully ready for handover to Operations.

Capture and share lessons learned for future project phases. Leadership & Project Scope Manage: 5 commissioning leaders during preparation phase Up to 21 personnel during execution phase Responsible for overall commissioning safety performance. Promote “One Team” collaboration between: Construction Pre-commissioning Commissioning Field Operations EPCC Contract Value: approximately 1.

1 Billion USD Estimated commissioning workforce: 150–200 personnel. Location & Assignment Preparation Phase: Istanbul, Turkey (primary) UAE possible Execution Phase: Ratawi Field, Iraq Duration: 2 years renewable Mobilization: Tentatively July 1st, 2026 Rotation: Resident during preparation Rotational during execution.

Requirements

Education

& Experience Diploma or Degree in Engineering. Minimum 15 years of Oil & Gas project experience. Strong familiarity with: Onshore installations Oil treatment systems Water treatment systems LP / HP gas compression Gas dehydration systems Proven experience in similar office and site commissioning leadership roles. Strong client-side EPCC contractor management experience.

Technical Skills Mandatory knowledge of: OPERCOM™ methodology ICAPS© software Strong experience in: Commissioning execution Contractor supervision System handover Schedule management Commissioning documentation Ability to drive commissioning milestones and startup readiness. Leadership & Behavioral Competencies Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders: Package managers Construction teams Vendors Operations teams Commissioning entities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong motivational and organizational abilities. Ability to work under pressure in challenging environments. Fluent English mandatory.