About KBR and the Opportunity

KBR delivers science, technology, and engineering solutions along with mission-critical services globally, supporting governments and companies in achieving their objectives and sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions offers comprehensive and value-added solutions across the entire asset lifecycle, including licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, and high-end design and engineering capabilities. KBR is expanding its Project Management Office Consultancy (PMO) team for a significant infrastructure development in Riyadh, KSA, and is seeking a Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager - Saudi National to join this full-time initiative.

Role Purpose

The Senior Testing and Commissioning Manager is responsible for coordinating with Project Management Consultants (PMCs) and contractors to plan, lead, and progress testing and commissioning regimes. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant handover of completed assets from construction to operations, culminating in their transfer to End-users, Operators, and Maintainers. The position provides technical leadership throughout pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and handover phases, ensuring systems are integrated according to project specifications, operational requirements, HSE standards, and Client expectations. It serves as the central point of contact between Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Vendors, and Client representatives during project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Fire and Life Safety (FLS), mechanical, electrical, and plumbing commissioning activities from system completion through start-up and final handover.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, execution plans, procedures, and schedules, coordinating multidisciplinary activities and personnel from various PMCs and contractors.
• Plan and supervise pre-commissioning activities including Mechanical Completion Verification, System Walkdowns, Line Checking, Flushing and Cleaning, Air Blowing, Water Flushing, Hydrostatic Testing, Pneumatic Testing, Leak Testing, Drying, and Preservation.
• Verify readiness for commissioning and start-up, and effectively manage punch list identification and closure processes.
• Coordinate commissioning for FLS, Utility Piping Systems, Mechanical Packages, Firewater Systems, and HVAC Mechanical Systems.
• Lead system energization and start-up, develop commissioning sequences, and coordinate operational readiness reviews.
• Support performance testing and system acceptance, ensuring all systems meet design intent and operational requirements, and facilitate smooth transfer to Operations.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Operations, HSE, Vendors, and Client teams, participating in relevant meetings and resolving technical issues impacting schedules and performance.
• Manage Mechanical Completion (MC) activities and certification, review system completion dossiers, and ensure timely closure of punch items and deficiencies.
• Coordinate turnover packages, handover documentation, and facilitate Final Acceptance and project close-out activities.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project HSE requirements and company procedures, leading risk assessments, operations reviews, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Verify compliance with project specifications, commissioning procedures, and industry standards, reviewing test records, commissioning reports, and completion documentation.
• Support quality audits, client inspections, and ensure accurate as-built and turnover records are maintained.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• Preferred certifications include PMP and NEBOSH or an equivalent HSE Certification.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in FLS, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Commissioning within infrastructure and buildings projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Lead Commissioning Engineer or Senior Commissioning role.
• Proven experience in Utility Systems, Mechanical Packages, and Brownfield Modifications and Tie-Ins.
• Demonstrated experience supporting pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and operational handover phases.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in the Client’s offices in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Application Information

We invite qualified Saudi Nationals to apply for this position.