🏢 Major International Operator — FPSO Conversion Project
📋 About This Role
A major international operator is seeking an experienced Commissioning Lead for a flagship VLCC-to-FPSO conversion project spanning China yard integration through Brazil offshore hook-up and commissioning.
As Commissioning Lead, you will own the full commissioning lifecycle: developing the Commissioning Execution Plan, building and leading a multi-discipline commissioning team, managing Mechanical Completion handover from EPC, driving system-by-system pre-commissioning and commissioning at the yard, and ultimately leading offshore commissioning through to First Oil and handover to Operations.
This is a career-defining role for a senior commissioning professional. The position requires 15+ years of offshore commissioning experience with at least 2 complete FPSO projects delivered from yard to offshore production.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
Commissioning Planning Phase
Develop FPSO system-wide Commissioning Execution Plan and subsystem hierarchy
Prepare commissioning procedures, ITR matrices, and system/sub-system boundary drawings
Review engineering deliverables for commissionability and provide commissioning input to design
Coordinate Mechanical Completion handover process with EPC contractor
Recruit and manage commissioning team across all disciplines
Yard Execution Phase
Lead system Walkdown inspections and manage Punch List clearance
Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities across all disciplines
Coordinate ICSS / ESD / F&G integrated system testing and safety logic verification
Manage utility system start-up: nitrogen, instrument air, seawater, firewater
Lead process system commissioning: crude oil treatment, gas treatment, water injection, chemical injection
Manage marine systems commissioning and FPSO sail-away readiness
Offshore Phase — Brazil
Develop offshore commissioning and start-up plan, manage HUC interfaces
Coordinate subsea system tie-in and FPSO integration commissioning
Lead First Oil and Performance Test execution
Manage final commissioning handover to Operations team
✅ Core Requirements
15+ years of commissioning experience in offshore oil & gas
Minimum 2 complete FPSO projects delivered — from yard commissioning through offshore start-up
Bachelor's degree or higher in Process / Mechanical / E&I Engineering
Proven track record as Commissioning Lead or Commissioning Manager
BOSIET / HUET offshore survival certification (valid)
OGUK medical certificate (valid)
CompEx certification (explosive atmospheres)
💡 Preferred Qualifications
Chinese shipyard FPSO conversion experience
Brazil offshore FPSO commissioning experience
VLCC-to-FPSO conversion project track record
Portuguese language capability
Expatriate candidates with prior China working experience
📅 Project Timeline
Commissioning Planning + Yard Execution China Shipyard
Offshore Commissioning + Start-Up Brazil Offshore
Contract Duration 7 months
🎁 Compensation & Benefits
Competitive day rate benchmarked at senior expat lead level
Mobilisation and demobilisation support
Accommodation and local transport allowance during yard assignment
Offshore allowance applicable during Brazil offshore phase
Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
Opportunity to lead a flagship FPSO project for a major international operator
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About The Project Major VLCC-to-FPSO conversion project by a leading international operator, spanning China yard integration through Brazil offshore commissioning and start-up. This is a flagship deepwater development with multi-discipline commissioning scope covering topside process, marine systems, ICSS/ESD, and subsea tie-in.