PCC (Precommissioning and Commissioning) System Lead

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Role overview

We are seeking an experienced PCC System Lead to lead and coordinate system based precommissioning and commissioning activities on a large LNG facility. The role has full system ownership, providing leadership to system engineers and commissioning teams from mechanical completion through commissioning, startup support, and handover to operations.

This is a hands-on, site based leadership role, suited to senior commissioning professionals with strong EPC project experience.

Key responsibilities

• Act as system lead for assigned process and/or utility systems during PCC phases
• Lead system based planning, execution strategy, and sequencing in line with the commissioning philosophy
• Define system and subsystem boundaries, turnover scope, and priorities
• Supervise and coordinate PCC system engineers and field teams
• Ensure mechanical completion readiness and controlled handover to precommissioning
• Lead execution of precommissioning activities, including:
• Flushing, blowing, drying, leak and pressure testing
• Instrument loop checks and functional testing
• Electrical testing and energisation readiness
• Lead commissioning execution, live system testing, and startup support
• Manage punch lists, constraints, and system acceptance criteria
• Coordinate closely with construction, engineering, operations, HSE, and QA/QC
• Review and approve commissioning procedures, test packs, and system dossiers
• Report system progress, risks, and performance to the commissioning manager
• Enforce strict compliance with HSE rules, PTW, SIMOPS, and risk assessments

Mandatory requirements (strict)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, process, or equivalent)

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of oil & gas or LNG project experience
• Proven leadership role during precommissioning and commissioning phases
• Demonstrated experience as system lead / lead commissioning engineer / PCC lead
• Strong system based commissioning experience on large EPC projects
• Extensive site based LNG or gas processing facility exposure
• Candidates without direct leadership responsibility in PCC phases will not be considered.

Technical expertise

• Deep understanding of:
• PCC workflows and system handover processes
• LNG process and/or utility systems
• Commissioning documentation, test packs, and system dossiers
• Strong ability to interpret:
• P&IDs, cause & effect charts
• Electrical single line diagrams
• Instrument loop diagrams

Leadership & professional skills

• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary commissioning teams
• Strong interface management and decision making skills
• Hands-on problem solver with a proactive mindset
• Clear verbal and written communication in English
• Comfortable working in high pressure, multicultural site environments

Ideal background

• EPC contractor commissioning background
• LNG precommissioning, commissioning, and startup leadership experience
• Middle East project experience (preferred)