Pre-Commissioning Supervisors

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pre-Commissioning Supervisors with a proven track record to ensure systems and equipment are tested, verified, and ready for safe transition to commissioning in accordance with project specifications and HSE standards.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
  
  

The key objectives for this role are

• Lead and coordinate pre-commissioning activities to ensure systems are safely and systematically prepared for commissioning, in compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
• Oversee the execution of flushing, blowing, cleaning, and static testing, ensuring procedures are followed and equipment is properly preserved before handover.
• Liaise with construction, QA/QC, and commissioning teams to ensure mechanical completion is achieved and systems are ready for pre-commissioning on schedule.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of pre-commissioning progress, punch list status, and system readiness.
• Promote and enforce strict adherence to HSE protocols, ensuring safe execution of all field activities during pre-commissioning.
  
  

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise all pre-commissioning activities such as flushing, hydrotesting, air blowing, chemical cleaning, and leak tests in line with project specifications and approved procedures.
• Ensure system readiness by verifying mechanical completion status in collaboration with construction and QA/QC teams before initiating pre-commissioning.
• Coordinate with discipline engineers, subcontractors, and commissioning teams to prioritize systems and align pre-commissioning activities with the overall commissioning schedule.
• Prepare and review pre-commissioning procedures, method statements, and checklists, ensuring all safety and quality requirements are addressed.
• Track and document progress of system pre-commissioning, including test records, punch list closures, and readiness status for handover to commissioning.
• Uphold strict compliance with HSE standards, enforcing permit-to-work systems and conducting toolbox talks before all field activities.
• Report anomalies, non-conformities, or deviations, and implement corrective actions in coordination with engineering or construction leads.
• Train and mentor site personnel, ensuring clear understanding of pre-commissioning processes, safety measures, and project protocols.
  
  

People

• In conjunction with the Engineering Manager, manages succession planning for direct reports.
• Provides coaching and mentoring for direct reports.
• Actively supports recruitment, selection, transfers and promotion of resources to meet succession and business plans.
• Support the development and retention of motivated and qualified people.
• Ensures support and set performance expectations of direct reports.
  
  

Process Ownership

• Continuous promotion of, and adherence to, the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement.
• Support the development and delivery of the technical assurance framework.
• Monitor compliance with qualified standards. Participate in incident investigations as required.
  
  

Subject Matter Expertise

• Responsible in own discipline to provide support to the business.
• Ensuring learning opportunities are captured and realized.
• Responsible in knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation.
• Perform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so.
• Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team.
• Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities.
• Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrate current knowledge with industry and technology development within discipline.
• Demonstrate continual professional development
  
  

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8–10 years of experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory role on large EPC/EPCM projects.
• Proven track record in overseeing pre-commissioning of systems such as piping, rotating equipment, electrical panels, and control systems.
  
  

Key Technical Skills

• In-depth understanding of pre-commissioning procedures such as hydrotesting, air blowing, chemical cleaning, system leak testing, and preservation.
• Familiarity with international standards (API, ASME, IEC) and project documentation like P&IDs, loop diagrams, and test packs.
• Proficiency in progress monitoring, punch list coordination, and readiness checklists.
  
  

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and coordination abilities in a multi-discipline, multicultural site environment.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, especially for interfacing with construction, QA/QC, and commissioning teams.
• Safety-conscious and highly detail-oriented under field conditions.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexibility to work in remote or challenging site environments and adjust to project timelines
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.