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Piping Commissioning Specialist | Saudi Arabia

  • On-site
    • Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
    • Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
    +1 more
  • Oil & Gas

Preferred Skills:

Experience in large-scale petrochemical or refinery projects

Familiarity with start-up and plant operations support

Strong communication and reporting abilities

Job description

Job Title: Piping Commissioning Specialist

Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Contract Type: SMP – Long Term
Experience Required: 8–10 years (Saudi/GCC petrochemical experience preferred)

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Piping Commissioning Specialist to execute and support piping commissioning activities for large-scale petrochemical projects. The ideal candidate will ensure all activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, commissioning procedures, and international standards.

Job requirements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute piping commissioning activities in accordance with OPERCOM®, project schedules, and approved procedures.

  • Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards for all piping-related activities.

  • Review and approve piping commissioning procedures, method statements, and deliverables.

  • Witness and monitor critical commissioning operations, including:

    • Air blowing and water flushing

    • Steam blowing

    • Degreasing activities

    • Tightness and leak testing

    • System drying

    • Catalyst, desiccant, and chemical loading

  • Perform internal inspections of columns, vessels, reactors, drums, furnaces, boilers, tanks, and filtration systems.

  • Verify system cleanliness, correct installation of gaskets and bolts, and proper safety isolation before commissioning.

  • Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, and operations teams to ensure system readiness and smooth handover.

  • Support commissioning progress reviews and assist in the transition from commissioning to start-up operations.

  • Identify and resolve technical issues during commissioning to avoid delays.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 8–10 years of experience in piping commissioning within oil & gas or petrochemical projects.

  • Prior experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC region is highly preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of piping systems, commissioning procedures, and industry standards.

  • Hands-on experience with OPERCOM® systems.

  • Proven experience in flushing, blowing, testing, and system preparation activities.

  • Solid understanding of HSE practices and compliance requirements.

  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, and technical documents.

  • Strong coordination and problem-solving skills.

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