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Organisation
About SPIE Global Services Energy
As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.
Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2024 consolidated revenue of €9.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of €712 million.
Reference
2026-42201
Publication date
25/02/2026
Position description
Job title
Commissioning Leader M/F
Contract type
Fixed-term-contract
Contractual hours
Full time
Contract duration
1 Year
Job description
Basic Functions:
The primary role of the Commissioning Site Leader is to ensure that the CONTRACTOR's scope of services for pre-commissioning and commissioning preparation is carried out in compliance with Contract and schedule obligations, and in line with SATORP specifications. The position also involves ensuring the safe and smooth execution of all commissioning activities, following the OPERCOM® methodology and the proper use of ICAPS© software.
Main Accountabilities:
The Commissioning Site Leader is responsible for supporting the review and approval of the CONTRACTOR's commissioning organization, deliverables, procedures, and planning activities to ensure a safe and efficient operational start-up. This includes developing pre-commissioning and commissioning activities with the proponent department, participating in HSE activities, managing systems and sub-systems definitions, and ensuring proper preparation and review of pre-commissioning and commissioning dossiers. Additionally, the role involves monitoring and reporting on CONTRACTOR/Subcontractor progress, issuing periodic progress reports, and organizing and coordinating commissioning execution activities.
Package 4 Commissioning Utilities Leader:
1) Experience in OPERCOM ™ and ICAPS© application
2) At least 15 years of experience in Oil&Gas industry, including ~10 years of Pre-commissioning and Commissioning
3) Experience in preparation and execution of Operational and functional Tests for Utilities (Instrument Air compressors; Colling Water systems; Fire Water & Deluge system; Flares and Incinerators Fuel Gas and Diesel Fuel systems.
4) Experience in execution of the piping commissioning activities: chemical cleaning, flushing, drying, leak testing.
5) Knowledge and practical experience in application of the process and mechanical lock out / tag out systems.
Profile
Qualifications:
The position requires a high level of knowledge in all types of activities within a petrochemical site, with multi-disciplines specialists needed and over 10 years of experience. Specific skills include a process or operation background, knowledge of EPCC contract management, and high competencies in OPERCOM® and ICAPS© tools. The ideal candidate should be methodical, well-organized, a team player, and exhibit a critical, constructive, ethical, and integrity-driven attitude. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
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What can we offer you?
Daily rate & Other benefits
Position location
Location
Jubail
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of experience required
10 years or more
Required authorisations
Languages
English (D-Full professional proficiency)
Our ambition
Combining our differences
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