Remote Contract Assignment – Oil & Gas Plant, Middle East

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer / Commissioning Procedures Author to support the preparation of commissioning and process-related procedures for an Oil & Gas plant located in the Middle East.

The assignment will be performed remotely for a project located in Saudi Arabia for an initial period of approximately 3 months .

Role purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, drafting, reviewing and finalising technical procedures related to pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and operational readiness.

The role requires the ability to translate engineering and process information into clear, technically accurate and practical procedures for use by commissioning and operations teams.

Key responsibilities

Prepare commissioning, pre-commissioning and start-up procedures for an Oil & Gas plant.
Develop procedures covering process systems, plant systems and associated equipment.
Review and incorporate information from:
- P&IDs;
- process descriptions and operating philosophies;
- cause-and-effect diagrams;
- equipment datasheets;
- vendor documentation;
- commissioning plans and systemisation documents.
Prepare procedures for activities such as flushing, blowing, leak testing, drying, inerting, chemical cleaning, functional testing, commissioning and start-up, where applicable.
Ensure that procedures clearly define prerequisites, responsibilities, required resources, safety precautions, execution steps and acceptance criteria.
Coordinate technical comments with Process, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, HSE and Operations teams.
Incorporate review comments and maintain document revisions.
Ensure consistency between procedures, drawings, operating philosophies and project specifications.
Support the preparation of operational readiness and handover documentation.
Identify missing information, technical discrepancies and interface issues.
Deliver high-quality documentation in accordance with project standards, contractual requirements and agreed schedules.

Requirements

Degree or technical qualification in Chemical, Process, Mechanical or related Engineering.
Proven experience as a Technical Writer, Procedure Author or Commissioning Documentation Engineer in the Oil & Gas or process industry.
Demonstrated experience writing commissioning, pre-commissioning, start-up or operating procedures for industrial plants.
Good understanding of process systems, plant operations and commissioning activities.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, cause-and-effect diagrams and technical vendor documentation.
Previous experience with Oil & Gas, petrochemical, refinery, LNG or similar process facilities.
Strong technical writing, editing and document-control skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple procedures within a demanding schedule.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Previous experience supporting projects in the Middle East would be an advantage.
Experience working remotely with international project teams.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong writer with practical commissioning knowledge and the ability to produce clear, usable and project-compliant procedures with limited supervision.

Sector: Energy

Role: Engineering / Design Engineering

Job type: Home Office

Senior Technical Writer / Commissioning Procedures Author

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