Job description
Main Responsibilities During Preparation / Engineering Phase Ensure all commissioning activities are executed safely with proper safety measures in place. Review and approve: Chemical cleaning procedures Leak testing procedures Operational Test Procedures (OTP) Functional Analysis documentation Coordinate closely with: Construction & Pre-Commissioning teams Engineering disciplines Field Operations teams EPSCC contractors Support: System boundaries and interface definition ICAPS database population Commissioning risk assessments Temporary systems readiness Knowledge transfer with operations teams Monitor engineering findings and ensure closure before execution.
During Execution Phase Lead and supervise commissioning activities for Oil Systems. Coordinate multidiscipline operational tests: Gas compression Dehydration Separation systems HC utilities Supervise: Leak tests Vendor mobilization Punch list clearance Documentation updates in ICAPS Coordinate with: ICSS / Electrical / Instrumentation / HVAC / Mechanical leads Field Operations teams Commissioning and pipeline teams Support achievement of: RFC AOC TOM milestones Participate in daily coordination meetings and lessons learned sessions.
Project Environment Project: AGUP Phase 2 – Ratawi Oil Field Development, Iraq New CPF with production capacity of approximately 210 kbopd Large-scale integrated development involving: Oil production Gas processing Utilities Interfaces with multiple mega-projects EPCC Contract Value: approximately 1.1 Billion USD Estimated commissioning workforce: 150–200 personnel.
Location & Assignment Preparation Phase: Istanbul, Turkey (primary) UAE (possible alternative) Execution Phase: Ratawi Field, Iraq Duration: 2 years renewable Mobilization: Tentatively July 1st, 2026 Rotation: Resident during preparation Rotational during execution.
Requirements
Education
& Experience Engineering Degree mandatory. 8–10 years experience in Oil & Gas projects. Strong experience with: Onshore Oil & Gas facilities Separation systems Desalting Storage & export Gas compression Dehydration HC utilities Previous successful experience in similar commissioning roles (office and site). Technical Skills Knowledge of: OPERCOM™ methodology ICAPS© software (preferred) Strong commissioning and startup experience.
Familiarity with: HSE requirements Commissioning methodologies System handover processes Punch list management Operational readiness activities Good computer literacy and standard software skills. Behavioral Competencies Strong leadership in multicultural environments. Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders: Contractors Vendors Package managers Operations teams Commissioning teams Adaptability in challenging site conditions.
Strong communication and teamwork capabilities. Fluent English mandatory.