Commissionning Manager - CAPEX Delivery

Company Description

For 170 years, Veolia has been a global leader in providing water, energy, and waste management solutions. Serving public authorities and industries across 58 countries, our comprehensive services are essential to human development and sustainable growth. As we progress alongside economic growth and human development, we continuously adapt and innovate, designing solutions that positively impact the environment and conserve resources.

Veolia focuses on local solutions to purify and preserve vital resources, mitigate resource depletion, decarbonize lifestyles and production methods, and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Our mission is to build a better 21st century, and we proudly identify as #resourcers.

Key figures of Veolia Near and Middle East:

• Over 3,600 employees in the Middle East (in addition to the nearly 6,000 employees for Enova, which reports directly to Veolia Africa Middle-East for Facility Management and Energy Efficiency contracts in the region)
• A robust local network across the region, including the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia
• 40 years of sustainable partnerships

In the Middle East, Veolia collaborates with industries, governments, communities, and commercial businesses to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions needed today, while maintaining a vision for tomorrow. Through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes, Veolia is dedicated to achieving measurable results with pragmatic, sustainable environmental solutions.

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join our Capex Delivery Department at Magma, a hazardous waste treatment company operated by Veolia UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all commissioning aspects of multiple capital expansion projects.

Main Accountabilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain commissioning policies, procedures, and standards for all capex projects, encompassing: • Thermal treatment units and waste processing systems • NORM treatment units • Control systems (DCS, PLC) • Fire protection and safety systems • Utility systems
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define precise project commissioning scopes and requirements.
• Participate in the tender process, clearly communicating commissioning requirements to potential contractors for each specialized area.
• Review and approve contractor commissioning plans and methodologies.
• Supervise contractor progress and validate compliance with commissioning standards and project specifications, particularly in: • Burner systems and gas trains commissioning
• CEMS installation and validation • Radiological equipment commissioning • Control systems and instrumentation testing • Process systems startup and performance testing
• Develop and maintain a system for tracking and reporting commissioning-related issues and their resolutions across all project areas.
• Oversee the final acceptance, operator training and handover process, ensuring all commissioning requirements are met before project closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial commissioning, with at least 5 years in waste treatment or similar facilities.
• Proven experience in managing commissioning for EPC projects involving civil works, process, mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Familiarity with UAE environmental and safety regulations.
• Professional certifications in commissioning management or relevant technical fields are desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in resolving complex commissioning issues across various disciplines.
• Excellent organisation skills and  understanding of document control systems and handover documentation preparation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English. Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Proficiency in Google office suite.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and their application in multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Adaptability and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth knowledge of testing and certification procedures for process, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be on feet for extended periods and navigate industrial sites
• Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights when necessary

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel between multiple sites if required
• Valid driver's license (manual gearbox)

This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in delivering significant capital expansion projects for a leading environmental services company. The successful candidate will have the chance to make a lasting impact on the operational excellence of hazardous waste treatment facilities in the UAE, ensuring the highest standards across all engineering disciplines involved in these complex projects.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications for a C&I design engineer. Specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the employer, project size, and type of construction involved.

Exemplary behavior promoting security, safety, ethics and continuous improvement is the prime responsibility of all Veolia employees at all times during their employment period.

Safety 

Complying with the safety procedures, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) as and when required is compulsory for all employees. Promoting a safe behavior culture, participating in toolbox talks, reporting incidents and near misses are non-negotiable principles to ensure the safety of all employees. 

Security 

The Near & Middle-East comprises multiple countries with complex political situations, which can generate some security risks for employees and their relatives. Appropriate behavior, in line with the local habits and culture is required, along with the strict compliance on security procedures when traveling to a country that has a certain level of risk as published by Veolia from time to time.

Cyber security 

An employee can expose himself or the company to significant risk by not complying with the Company cyber security policy.  Cyber Security is at the heart of the IT strategy with the SATAWAD (Safe AnyTime AnyWhere Any Device) strategy for which the commitment and compliance of each employee is key.

Ethics

The Veolia code of conduct applies to all employees and must be applied and adhered to in general and during interaction with other stakeholders to foster and maintain exemplary relations and to inspire trust for long term and fruitful relationships.

Continuous improvement 

Being a world leader in sustainability and environment services brings high expectations from clients, partners and customers. Such expectations can only be fulfilled by embracing the concept of continuous improvement. Every employee is encouraged to strive towards efficiency, reduce impact on the environment and to contribute towards the well-being of society in order to strengthen our position as global leader. 

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete or exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities that will be carried out by the selected candidate.

Veolia Middle East does not and shall not discriminate in any forms in its recruitment processes.