Lead Site Commissioning Engineer

Job Title: Lead Site Commissioning Engineer / Site Commissioning Manager

Focus Area: Telecommunications, Navigational Systems, IP Integration, ICT Industry: Marine / Offshore Oil & Gas

Job Scope / Responsibilities:

1. Commissioning Planning & Management

• Lead the planning, execution, and coordination of commissioning activities for ICT, telecom, and navigational systems on offshore platforms, vessels (e.g., FPSOs), or facilities.
• Develop commissioning plans, FAT/SAT procedures, and test documentation in accordance with client specifications, classification society standards (ABS, DNV, etc.), and industry best practices.

2. System Commissioning & Integration

• Oversee commissioning of telecommunication systems
• Ensure full integration of ICT systems with platform control and automation systems.

3. Technical Coordination & Interface Management

• Coordinate with system vendors, construction teams, and client representatives to ensure proper installation, configuration, and testing of all ICT and telecommunication systems.
• Manage interfaces between various subsystems

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Review and verify commissioning documentation
• Ensure all systems are commissioned in compliance with project HSE plans, cybersecurity protocols, and applicable standards

5. Handover & Operational Readiness

• Prepare handover documentation and support operational acceptance of systems.
• Provide as-built documentation, configuration backups, and training to client or operations teams.
• Resolve punch list items and support close-out of telecom and ICT-related commissioning packages.

6. Leadership & Reporting

• Lead a team of commissioning engineers and technicians on site (onshore or offshore).
• Monitor progress and report commissioning status to project management.
• Troubleshoot complex network or communication issues during testing and integration.

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Electronics, Telecommunications, or ICT Engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience in site commissioning within the marine/offshore oil & gas sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of telecom systems, navigational systems, and ICT networks.
• Experience with IP addressing, VLAN configuration, network security, and industrial protocols.
• Familiarity with offshore standards and safety protocols; certifications such as BOSIET, HUET preferred.
• Hands-on experience with FAT, SAT, and site commissioning procedures.