Petrofac
Senior Technician - Mechanical Commissioning
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
25/09/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Job description
Petrofac seeks a Senior Technician - Mechanical - Commissioning (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) to perform pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in line with project specifications and safety standards. The role executes flushing, pressure testing, alignment, solo runs with the Electrical team, lube oil and seal oil flushing and charging, final alignment of rotating equipment, mechanical seals adjustment during run-in, pulsation dampers pressurization, belt drives alignment and tensioning, vessels internals installation/adjustment, chemical cleaning of equipment/suction lines, and rotating equipment vibration/temperature monitoring. Responsibilities include completing and verifying mechanical check sheets and commissioning documentation, participating in system walkdowns and punch list generation, implementing modifications and enhancements on equipment, maintaining tools and test equipment availability and records, conducting pre-/commissioning-related testing activities, ensuring correct tool packages and detailed commissioning procedures are available, identifying and resolving issues related to rotating and static mechanical equipment, and assisting in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of compressors, pumps, overhead cranes, tanks and pressure vessels, heat exchangers, process packages, and valves. The position covers preservation and maintenance of rotating equipment post-commissioning and start-up, implementing preservation and maintenance log books/check sheets per project procedures, organizing and monitoring on-site valve testing activities, and executing maintenance, repairs, preservation, and troubleshooting. Strong HSSE leadership is required with compliance to Permit to Work (PTW) systems, safe work practices, toolbox talks, and risk assessments. The role interfaces with construction, vendors, and other commissioning disciplines, interprets GA, P&IDs, and datasheets, supports system handover and startup activities, plans and schedules daily work, provides technical guidance to resolve field issues, maintains accurate records of testing and commissioning, and remains continually present in the field to execute the work.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning checks including flushing, pressure testing, and alignment in accordance with project specifications and safety standards
- Plan and schedule daily work activities, ensuring availability of proper instruments, equipment, and correct tool packages with comprehensive commissioning procedures
- Provide technical guidance in the field, resolve mechanical issues, and be continually present to execute commissioning tasks
- Complete and verify mechanical check sheets and commissioning documentation; maintain accurate records of testing and commissioning activities
- Participate in system walkdowns, generate and close punch lists, and support system handover and startup activities
- Assist in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of mechanical systems and equipment including compressors, pumps, overhead cranes, tanks and pressure vessels, heat exchangers, process packages, and valves
- Execute activities such as solo runs (with Electrical team), lube oil and seal oil flushing/charging, final alignment of rotating equipment, mechanical seal adjustment during run-in, pressurizing pulsation dampers, aligning/tensioning belt drives, installing/adjusting vessel internals, and chemical cleaning of equipment/suction lines
- Monitor rotating equipment vibration and temperature during commissioning and start-up and implement preservation and maintenance as required
- Implement preservation and maintenance log books/check sheets per project procedures and organize/monitor on-site valve testing activities
- Execute maintenance, repairs, preservation, troubleshooting, oil filling, greasing, mechanical seal fitting, and gland packing adjustment
- Demonstrate HSSE leadership; comply with Permit to Work (PTW) systems, conduct toolbox talks and risk assessments, and ensure Zero incidents and LTIs
- Interface with construction, vendors, and other commissioning disciplines to coordinate activities and resolve constraints
- Interpret GA drawings, P&IDs, and datasheets to verify installation, testing, and commissioning requirements
- Maintain and control tools and test equipment inventory to support commissioning execution
- Perform any other related duties and responsibilities as directed by the Supervisor
Experience & skills
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 8–15 years of experience in mechanical commissioning, preferably in oil & gas, petrochemical, or power sectors
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and rotating equipment, including compressors and pumps
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (GA), P&IDs, and datasheets
- Familiarity with MS Office tools
- Proven experience with pre-commissioning/commissioning activities such as flushing, pressure testing, alignment, solo runs, oil flushing/charging, and chemical cleaning
- Understanding and application of HSSE practices, Permit to Work (PTW) systems, toolbox talks, and risk assessments
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making under pressure in field environments