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About KBR and the Project

KBR, Inc. delivers science, technology, and engineering solutions, alongside mission-critical services, to support governments and companies globally in achieving their objectives and sustainability goals. KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions division offers comprehensive solutions across the entire asset lifecycle, including licensed process technologies, advisory services, technical expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions for optimizing assets. KBR is expanding its Project Management Office Consultancy (PMO) team for a significant infrastructure development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role will be based at the Client’s offices in Riyadh.

Role Overview

The Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager, a Saudi National, is responsible for leading and coordinating all testing and commissioning activities for a major infrastructure project. This role involves close collaboration with Project Management Consultants (PMCs) and contractors to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant handover of completed assets from construction to end-users, operators, and maintainers. The Manager provides technical leadership throughout the pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and handover phases, ensuring all systems meet project specifications, operational requirements, HSE standards, and client expectations. This position serves as a central point of contact among Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Vendors, and Client representatives.

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, ensuring seamless system integration.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary commissioning activities and personnel across numerous 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 Utility Piping Systems, Mechanical Packages, Firewater Systems, and HVAC Mechanical Systems.
• Lead system energization and start-up, develop commissioning sequences and start-up procedures, and coordinate operational readiness reviews.
• Support performance testing and system acceptance activities, 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 commissioning meetings and readiness reviews.
• Interface with package vendors during testing, start-up, and troubleshooting, resolving technical issues impacting schedules and performance.
• Manage Mechanical Completion (MC) activities and certification processes, review and verify system completion dossiers, and ensure timely closure of punch items.
• Coordinate turnover packages and handover documentation, facilitating Final Acceptance and project close-out activities.

HSE and Quality Assurance

• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project HSE requirements and company procedures.
• Lead commissioning risk assessments, operations reviews, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) activities, ensuring proper implementation of Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Promote a strong safety culture during commissioning and start-up phases, and participate in incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, commissioning procedures, and industry standards.
• Review test records, commissioning reports, and completion documentation, ensuring proper documentation of commissioning results and system performance.
• Support quality audits and client inspections, and ensure accurate as-built and turnover records are maintained.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this full-time position should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in testing and commissioning management within large-scale infrastructure projects. A strong background in leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating complex technical activities is essential. The role requires a Saudi National.