Piping Commissioning Specialist | Saudi Arabia

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.

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.