Lead Commissioning Engineer Firefighting (PMC)

Wood

Expected: A bachelor s degree in relevant engineering (i.e Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Computer, Software, Electronic, Marine, Ship Captain, etc.) or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including minimum (5) years in (preferred) GCC region. Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil&Gas or Petrochemical projects. Managing team of Specialists, Senior Engineers and Eningeers.

Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position for international Oil&Gas or Petrochemical pojects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inspection & Assessment
   • Review the design, specifications, and installation records of the foam dosing pump.
   • Inspect the pump, pipe connections, valves, and dosing line to identify causes of leakage during commissioning.
   • Assess workmanship and installation practices to ensure compliance with project standards.
   • Investigate causes of pressure loss in the new firefighting system during testing and commissioning.
2. Rectification Works
   • Repair or replace faulty foam dosing pump components.
   • Re-install or re-align pump connections where poor workmanship is identified.
   • Ensure proper sealing of joints, couplings, and fittings to prevent leaks.
   • Address system pressure losses by reviewing hydraulic design, pipe sizing, and pump performance.
3. Testing & Commissioning
   • Conduct hydrostatic and operational tests on the foam dosing pump and entire firefighting system.
   • Verify foam concentrate suction, mixing ratio accuracy, and discharge performance.
   • Perform pressure drop analysis to confirm compliance with NFPA and project specifications.
   • Document test results, corrective actions, and final commissioning sign-off.
4. Quality Assurance & Handover
   • Ensure materials and equipment meet approved vendor lists and standards.
   • Provide quality control reports highlighting workmanship improvements.
   • Submit operation & maintenance manuals for the foam dosing pump.
   • Train operations staff on correct use and maintenance of the upgraded system.