Commissioning Manager (Oil & Gas)

About the role

Bureau Veritas is looking for a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning, start-up readiness and system handover for oil and gas compression and processing facilities. The role coordinates multidisciplinary teams, manages completions evidence and leads pre-start-up safety reviews, with particular attention to sour-gas operations. The project site is in Uzbekistan, and the exact location is to be confirmed.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning plans, execution schedules and system handover priorities for compression and processing facilities.
• Lead mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up readiness reviews across relevant disciplines.
• Coordinate sour-gas start-up activities and verify that H2S and respiratory protection controls are in place.
• Chair or lead pre-start-up safety reviews (PSSR) and ensure action close-out before introducing hydrocarbons.
• Coordinate commissioning interfaces among engineering, operations, construction, vendors, QA/QC, HSE and the client.
• Manage completions-system records, test packs, punch lists, commissioning dossiers and handover documentation.
• Track commissioning risks, resources, progress and readiness indicators and report critical issues to project management.

Required profile

• At least 15 years of commissioning experience in oil and gas compression or processing facilities.
• Experience with at least 2 sour-gas facility start-ups.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary commissioning teams and contractor interfaces.
• Proven leadership of PSSRs and follow-up of readiness actions.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with completions-management systems and systemised handover processes.
• Valid H2S and SCBA certifications.
• Strong understanding of safe start-up, commissioning permits and operational readiness on oil and gas facilities.