Commissioning Engineer – Oil & Gas Projects – Saudi Arabia (Jafurah Project)

📍 Location
Jafurah, Saudi Arabia (On-site)

🗂 Job Category

Engineering & Technical
Energy, Oil & Gas
Operations & Supply Chain
Safety & Compliance
Remote / Work-from-Home Opportunities
Others / Miscellaneous

🧾 Job Overview

A leading energy company is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer for a long-term assignment on the Saudi Aramco Jafurah Project. This role is ideal for professionals with 5+ years of commissioning experience in the oil & gas or energy sector, focusing on system start-up, troubleshooting, pre-commissioning, and operational testing.

The position offers exposure to state-of-the-art oil & gas facilities, multidisciplinary teams, and high-value energy projects. The role is critical for ensuring that systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and according to industry standards.

Candidates will benefit from professional growth, hands-on technical development, and training opportunities, building expertise in DCS, PLC, SCADA systems, and advanced commissioning methodologies. This role also provides long-term career progression in engineering leadership and energy operations.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for systems and equipment
• Conduct troubleshooting and system performance testing
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including LOTO and permit-to-work processes
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders during commissioning phases
• Prepare technical documentation, commissioning reports, and logs
• Support operational readiness and handover of systems
• Apply DCS, PLC, and SCADA expertise for system configuration, testing, and monitoring
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in commissioning processes

🎓 Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commissioning within oil & gas or energy projects
• Proficiency with DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures (LOTO, permits, risk assessments)
• Excellent English communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work on-site in challenging operational environments

💼 Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Average Market Salary (Estimated): SAR 20,000 – 35,000 per month (depending on experience and specialization)

💰 Compensation Type: Monthly Salary

Benefits (Typical Industry Offering):

• Competitive monthly salary and performance-based incentives
• Health insurance and medical coverage
• Paid annual leave
• Training and professional development support
• Exposure to high-value, multinational oil & gas projects

Career Growth Opportunities:

• Progression into senior commissioning or operations management roles
• Advanced technical training in DCS, PLC, SCADA, and commissioning procedures
• Opportunities to work on long-term projects with industry leaders like Saudi Aramco

📝 Application Process

🔗 Application Process (Website):
Apply only through the official HR email

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🔹 Reference:
Referred by: Rashid Naseem – Recrenza