Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical / Piping

Contract Type: Contract
Day Rate: 682 USD

Overview

Energy Jobline is supporting a major international energy infrastructure programme and is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical / Piping to support commissioning and start-up activities across complex energy facilities.

The role will focus on ensuring mechanical and piping systems are properly tested, verified, and prepared for safe operational handover in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

The Role

Reporting to the Hook-up & Commissioning SPT, the Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical / Piping will coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for piping networks and mechanical equipment.

Working closely with construction teams, vendors, and operations personnel, the role will ensure systems are inspected, tested, and commissioned safely and efficiently before transfer to operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-commissioning activities including flushing, cleaning, hydrostatic or pneumatic testing, air blowing, and leak testing of piping systems
• Verify installation readiness and pre-startup checks for mechanical equipment such as pumps, compressors, vessels, exchangers, and associated piping systems
• Ensure correct alignment, grouting, bolting, and lubrication of rotating equipment prior to start-up
• Witness equipment testing including rotation checks, vibration monitoring, and functional verification in accordance with vendor procedures
• Confirm system integrity and support closure of punch list items before commissioning
• Prepare commissioning procedures, checklists, and test packs for mechanical and piping systems
• Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, instrumentation, and operations teams to confirm system readiness
• Participate in system walkdowns, redline updates, and preparation of commissioning documentation
• Support handover of systems from construction to commissioning and subsequently to operations
• Assist with performance testing, reliability runs, and final system acceptance

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of mechanical and piping commissioning processes within energy or industrial facilities
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ASME, API, and ISO relating to piping and mechanical systems
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation including P&IDs, piping isometrics, test packs, and vendor drawings
• Familiarity with commissioning management systems such as ICAPS, WinPCS, or CMS
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and piping systems during commissioning phases
• Strong coordination and communication skills when working with multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in mechanical or piping commissioning within energy or industrial projects
• Experience supporting start-up and commissioning of large-scale process facilities
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Additional Information

The advertised day rate applies to independent consultants operating on a contract basis. Candidates who prefer to be engaged as employees of the client may be offered a different remuneration structure.