T & I Lead (Precommissioning & Decommissioning)

Position: T&I Lead (Pre-commissioning & De-commissioning) Location: Qatar Industry: Oil & Gas About the Role We are seeking an experienced Transportation & Installation (T&I) Lead – Pre-Commissioning & Decommissioning to oversee and manage offshore pipeline pre-commissioning and decommissioning activities for a major offshore development project. The successful candidate will act as the Company's focal point for all pipeline pre-commissioning and decommissioning scopes, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution from engineering and planning through offshore operations and project close-out. This role requires significant offshore installation experience, strong technical expertise in subsea pipeline operations, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a challenging offshore environment. Key Responsibilities Pre-Commissioning Leadership Lead and supervise pipeline pre-commissioning activities for greenfield and brownfield offshore projects. Manage activities including: Flooding Cleaning Gauging Hydrostatic testing Inline inspection Dewatering Drying Nitrogen purging Ensure all pre-commissioning activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, and industry standards. Review and approve contractor pre-commissioning philosophies, methodologies, and execution plans. Decommissioning Leadership Lead offshore subsea pipeline decommissioning activities, ensuring safe and compliant execution. Chair risk screenings and formal risk assessments with stakeholders to secure necessary approvals. Lead and coordinate activities including: Pipeline isolation Depressurization Flushing and cleaning Subsea pipeline cutting Pipeline recovery Spool removal Subsea tie-in disconnection Abandonment in place Grouting and capping activities Ensure safe subsea isolation and abandonment using technical plugs and other specialized decommissioning tools. Offshore Execution & Vessel Management Lead and monitor marine vessel mobilization activities for offshore execution. Serve as the offshore focal point onboard construction, diving support, and pre-commissioning vessels during execution campaigns. Coordinate daily offshore operations with project management, vessel management teams (VMT), operations personnel, and contractors. Ensure efficient execution onboard marine spread, installation vessels, and jack-up barges. Support offshore teams with technical guidance, troubleshooting, and operational decision-making. Contractor & Engineering Management Manage the contractor’s full scope from engineering, planning, offshore execution, and project closeout. Review engineering deliverables, procedures, calculations, drawings, and work packs. Evaluate and verify contractor calculations related to: Hydrotest pressures Test durations Fill volumes Pig train configurations Dewatering rates Drying acceptance criteria Nitrogen requirements Compressor capacities Pump sizing Temporary equipment requirements Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with project requirements. Stakeholder & Operational Coordination Coordinate with: Offshore Operations Marine Teams Diving Teams ROV Teams HSE Personnel Quality Teams Project Management Teams Ensure activities are aligned with SIMOPS requirements and offshore operational constraints. Obtain all required approvals for offshore execution activities. Manage technical queries, site queries, punch lists, deviations, and non-conformance reports. Change Management & Problem Solving Provide technical support for offshore changes and unexpected field conditions. Develop recovery and mitigation plans for project challenges. Support Management of Change (MOC) processes where required. Drive effective problem-solving and incident management during offshore campaigns. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Subsea Engineering. Minimum 8 years of offshore installation experience within Transportation & Installation (T&I) activities. At least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role supporting offshore installation operations. Minimum 5 years of experience as a Field Engineer or Site Supervisor onboard offshore installation vessels. Proven track record in subsea pipeline decommissioning and pre-commissioning projects. Experience working with major oil & gas operators is advantageous. Familiarity with Permit to Work (PTW) systems and offshore operational controls is desirable. Possess demonstrated expertise in pipeline pre-commissioning: Pipeline pigging operations Flooding, cleaning and gauging Hydrostatic testing Dewatering and drying Nitrogen purging Inline inspection activities Possess demonstrated expertise in pipeline de-commissioning: Subsea pipeline isolation Technical isolation plugs (e.g., STATS plugs Subsea decommissioning tools Pipeline abandonment methodologies Pipeline recovery and dismantling activities Spool and tie-in disconnections Strong knowledge of applicable offshore and pipeline standards, including: DNV-ST-F101 ASME B31.4 A