QatarEnergy is hiring a Senior Commissioning Engineer in Doha, Qatar. This opportunity is an internship. The role leads and coordinates pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, testing and handover work on major oil and gas projects. The engineer works with project teams, contractors and operations staff to make sure instrumentation and control systems are commissioned safely, efficiently and in line with project specifications, international standards and HSE requirements.
The post provides technical leadership across the whole commissioning process. This includes planning system completion, testing, preservation, verification and performance validation, so that facilities are ready for safe and reliable operation. The engineer helps move a project from execution into operational readiness, managing risk and keeping to schedule, cost, quality and safety targets while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Main responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, testing and handover activities on major oil and gas projects.
- Make sure instrumentation and control systems are commissioned safely and to specification.
- Plan system completion, testing, preservation, verification and performance validation.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors and operations stakeholders.
- Manage commissioning risks proactively and work towards schedule, cost, quality and safety targets.
Experience and skills
- At least 15 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, including 10 years in process commissioning, start-up and operations readiness for onshore and offshore facilities.
- Proven experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, testing and handover of major capital projects.
- Hands-on experience with Completions Management Systems (CMS) and systems turnover processes.
- Experience conducting or witnessing FAT, SAT and performance testing of process systems and equipment.
- Practical knowledge of HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS and commissioning risk management.
- Strong understanding of offshore production facilities and related process systems.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Good troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced project environments and deliver results under pressure.
Education and certificates
- Required: a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from a recognised university.
- Preferred: Chartered Engineer status.
- Preferred: BOSIET/FOET and CA-EBS certification.
Source: the official careers page of QatarEnergy, checked on 5 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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