Senior Commissioning Engineer – Process & Operations

Posted:
8/11/2026, 10:42:10 PM

Location(s):
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates ⋅ Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$143k–$154k/yr

Title:

Senior Commissioning Engineer – Process & Operations

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

KBR is looking for  Senior Construction & Commissioning Supervisor (Electrical) with Onshore Site project experience in MEGA EPC projects to be based in Abu Dhabi Site for PMC project.

Job Purpose

Senior Construction & Commissioning Supervisor (Electrical) is responsible for supervising and coordinating all piping construction activities for oil and gas projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality execution in accordance with project specifications, engineering drawings, approved procedures, and project schedules. The role oversees contractors, subcontractors, and piping crews involved in fabrication, erection, installation, testing, and pre-commissioning activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Experience

  • Minimum 10–15 years of piping construction experience in Oil & Gas projects.
  • At least 5 years in a senior supervisory role.
  • Proven experience in:
    • Refineries
    • Petrochemical Plants
    • LNG Facilities
    • Gas Processing Plants
    • Pipeline Projects
    • Offshore Platforms
    • EPC Projects
  • Experience with international operators such as ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, PDO, Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, or similar is highly preferred.

Core Competencies

  • Leadership and team management
  • Construction planning and coordination
  • Strong technical piping knowledge
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Communication and stakeholder management
  • Quality and safety leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Schedule and productivity management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Piping installation completion against schedule
  • Safety performance and incident-free execution
  • Welding quality and rejection rates
  • Hydrotest and inspection completion rates
  • Productivity and manpower utilization
  • Punch list closure and system turnover performance
  • Compliance with quality and client requirements
  • Successful mechanical completion achievements

Interested and suitable candidates please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

KBR

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