Deputy Commissioning Manager

We are partnering with our client, a leading organization in the Oil and Gas sector, who is seeking a Deputy Commissioning Manager on contract basis. In this high-impact role, you will be at the forefront of commissioning activities across complex systems and disciplines, playing a pivotal part in ensuring safe, efficient system readiness and successful project handover. You will be a key leader within our client's team, interfacing directly with project leadership, head office, and client stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead the preparation of all commissioning deliverables, including procedures, systemization plans, execution schedules, testing plans, and turnover/handover documentation. Define and implement systemization and subsystem breakdowns in coordination with engineering, construction, and client stakeholders. Develop detailed commissioning execution plans, including sequence, resources, vendor support, and temporary operating strategies. Oversee the mobilization and setup of site commissioning team, ensuring adequate manpower, facilities, tools, and systems are in place. Direct and control the execution of all commissioning activities, ensuring they are performed safely, in line with project schedule, budget, and in accordance with approved procedures. Act as the single point of contact on site for all commissioning-related matters, including direct interface with client representatives and vendors. Serve as the final decision-maker for commissioning and live plant activities, ensuring readiness and safety prior to energization, introduction of hydrocarbons, or start-up. Manage subcontractors, vendors, and internal resources involved in commissioning to ensure integration and performance. Monitor and report commissioning progress, risks, and issues to the Project Manager and Construction Delivery Manager and take corrective actions as required. Ensure completion of all commissioning records and handover documentation in readiness for client acceptance and project closeout. Attend daily and weekly meetings with client project management and operations teams. Completion of commissioning activities in line with project schedule, milestones, and budget. Safe execution of all commissioning works with zero or minimal incidents during live plant operations. Successful systemization, procedural readiness, and approval of all commissioning deliverables. Achievement of handover targets and acceptance of systems by client without major outstanding items. Timely and accurate reporting of commissioning progress, issues, and resolution plans.