QatarEnergy is hiring a Head, Commissioning in Doha, Qatar. This senior role leads and directly manages commissioning activities on projects. The post holder guides lead and senior commissioning engineers, operation readiness discipline engineers and technicians, and makes sure every stage of the work is carried out to a high standard.
A commissioning head usually oversees the move from construction to safe, working facilities. This includes checking that systems are built correctly, tested and started up, and that the people who will run the site are ready to take over.
Responsibilities
- Lead and directly manage commissioning work across projects.
- Guide lead and senior commissioning engineers, operation readiness discipline engineers and technicians.
- Make sure design, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and handover work is consistent, safe and standardised.
- Follow QatarEnergy procedures, engineering standards, safety requirements and environmental regulations.
- Prepare asset owners so they can run and maintain the facilities safely, reliably and sustainably after handover.
Requirements
- At least 15 years of experience in operations, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up of power generation or process facilities, onshore or offshore.
- At least 8 years in a commissioning management role.
- A Bachelor’s degree, stated in the advert as being in electrical engineering.
- Membership of a recognised engineering or project management association or institution is an advantage.
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong IT, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to perform well under pressure.
- Experience in the Arabian Gulf region is preferred.
Other details
The role is based in Doha, Qatar. The post holder will work with several engineering and technical teams, so good communication across these groups is central to the job.
Source: the official careers page of QatarEnergy, checked on 4 November 2026. Apply only through the employer’s official link in “How to apply”. Genuine employers never ask for money to hire you.
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