Principal Engineer - Commissioning

The Right-First-Time (RFT) Lead ensures that all construction installation activities, pre-commissioning are performed with correct quality the first time, minimizing rework and delays to commissioning & Start-up. The role integrates quality assurance, construction execution, punch management, and completions readiness to ensure systems are delivered defect-free and aligned with project specifications, ITR requirements, and commissioning priorities.

1. Right-First-Time Quality Leadership

• Implement and lead the Right-First-Time initiative across all construction disciplines (Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, Civil).
• Ensure correct installation quality to reduce punch items, NCRs, and rework.
• Verify construction activities follow IFC drawings, standards, vendor specifications, and method statements.
• Promote a culture of "Build It Clean, Build It Once" across the project.

1. Construction Quality Verification

• Conduct regular discipline walkdowns to verify installation quality before handing over to QA/QC or Completions.
• Ensure all field installations meet requirements for ITR completion (A, B, C check sheets).
• Identify installation gaps early and ensure corrective actions are implemented before system handover.
• Audit construction teams for workmanship, materials handling, and adherence to procedures.

1. Punch Management & Resolution

• Lead efforts to minimize punch items by preventing construction errors.
• Ensure that any punch items raised are addressed quickly and closed before Mechanical Completion.
• Track recurring punch trends and work with construction leads to eliminate root causes.
• Coordinate punch closure in line with system RFT and MC priorities.

1. Interface With Completions & Commissioning

• Align RFT activities with the Completions (MC / RFT / RFC / RFSU) sequence.
• Ensure construction delivers systems truly ready for testing-mechanically complete, punch-free, and installation-verified.
• Support Commissioning team by ensuring:
• Correct installation
• Verified cabling and tubing
• Proper equipment orientation
• Vendor requirements met
• Documentation updated
• Prevent handover of incomplete or defective systems to Commissioning.

1. Planning, Progress Tracking & Reporting

• Develop and maintain an RFT Execution Plan with weekly and monthly targets.
• Track RFT KPIs:
• % Reduction in rework
• Punch reduction rate
• Repeated error frequency
• ITR rejection trends
• Provide daily and weekly RFT status reports to Construction Manager / Completions Manager.
• Present recurring quality issues and coordinate cross-discipline corrective action plans.

1. Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
• Project Quality Plan
• ITRs / QA Check Sheets
• International codes (API, ASME, ANSI, IEC, ISA)
• ADNOC specifications
• Perform document reviews including IFC drawings, vendor docs, method statements, quality procedures, and red-line markups.
• Ensure all work packs and RFT dossiers are complete before system handover.

1. HSE Responsibilities

• Ensure all RFT inspections are conducted safely under the PTW system.
• Identify any unsafe installation practices and coordinate immediate corrective action.
• Support HSE during audits by providing quality-related evidence and documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related Engineering field.

• 10-15 years oil & gas construction/commissioning experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a Quality / Completions / RFT leadership role.
• Strong experience with EPC and brownfield projects.
• Familiar with Completions Management Systems.

• Strong understanding of construction quality requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of P/&IDs, isometrics, SLDs, loop diagrams, cable schedules.
• Ability to identify installation defects early.
• Familiar with ITR requirements for all disciplines.

• Strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Ability to challenge construction teams constructively.
• Excellent knowledge of QA/QC processes.
• Proactive identification of issues before they escalate.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

• RFT Work Process & Strategy
• Weekly RFT Performance Reports
• Punch Trend Analysis & Reduction Plans
• Installation Quality Observation Reports
• RFT Checklists and Validation Records
• Input to Mechanical Completion & Handover Packages

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