Commissioning Engineer – Pipeline & Facilities at Iteka Integrated Services Limited

Iteka Integrated Services Limited is a global provider of integrated services to the Energy, ICT, Financial and the Real Estate sectors. Services provide include – engineering, procurement and technical services (EPTS), consultancy services, ICT and related services, and financial advisory and management.

We also provide real estate development, Investment advisory and consultancy services as well as manpower supply and human capital development services. Iteka, an idea hub initiative of its founders, is headquartered in Lagos Nigeria. Ours is a fast-growing reputation with a wealth of experience and a team of resourceful professionals with combined work experience that cuts across the energy, oil and gas, finance, ICT, and real estate sectors of the economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer – Pipeline & Facilities

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Required to fulfil the responsibilities of an employee as specified in company's Health and Safety Management System
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and documenting all pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities associated with gas pipeline systems, stations, pigging facilities, valve stations, utility systems, and associated equipment.
• Ensures that all systems are tested, operated, and handed over safely in accordance with project specifications, applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.

Planning & Coordination:

• Develop and review pre-commissioning and commissioning plans, procedures, method statements, and work packs.
• Prepare commissioning schedules integrated with the overall project schedule.
• Coordinate commissioning activities among contractors, vendors, inspectors, operations personnel, and client representatives.
• Participate in construction completion reviews and system handover planning.
• Interface closely with engineering, construction, QA/QC, HSE, and operations teams.

Pre-Commissioning Activities:

• Supervise pipeline cleaning, pigging, gauging, hydrotesting, dewatering, drying, leak testing, preservation, and inserting activities.
• Verify mechanical completion of systems prior to commissioning.
• Ensure completion of check sheets, test records, and commissioning dossiers.
• Coordinate punch list identification, close-out, and readiness reviews.
• Verify availability of commissioning tools, materials, temporary facilities, and testing equipment.

Commissioning & Start-Up:

• Execute commissioning procedures for pipeline systems, pig traps, valve stations, scrubbers, manifolds, piping systems, and associated facilities.
• Conduct functional testing, operational readiness testing, and start-up activities.
• Verify system integrity and operational performance before product introduction.
• Support product introduction, line packing, pressure stabilization, and performance testing.
• Monitor commissioning activities to ensure safe startup and operation.

Mechanical & Pipeline Systems:

• Ensure all valves, ESD valves, MOVs, control valves, pig traps, scrubbers, manifolds, piping systems, and pipeline facilities are installed, tested, and commissioned according to approved specifications and procedures.

• Verify mechanical integrity and operational readiness of static and rotating equipment packages.
• Review commissioning test results and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

Documentation & Quality Management:

• Review and approve commissioning documentation, test certificates, checklists, and dossiers.
• Ensure all commissioning records are accurately maintained and submitted.
• Track system completion status, punch lists, and handover certificates.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and readiness reviews.

HSE Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements during all commissioning activities.
• Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, SIMOPS reviews, and permit-to-work activities.
• Monitor safe execution of gas handling, nitrogen purging, pressure testing, and energization activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and incident-free commissioning operations.

Handover & Operations Support:

• Coordinate progressive handover from construction to commissioning and from commissioning to operations.
• Support reliability runs, performance guarantee tests, and operational acceptance.
• Train client operations personnel where required.
• Assist in final turnover documentation and project closeout activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years experience in oil & gas projects.
• At least 5 years in pipeline pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Experience on large-diameter gas transmission pipelines, compressor stations, pigging facilities, metering stations, or related facilities.
• COREN registration or equivalent professional membership is an advantage.
• Prior experience on EPC, PMC, or Owner's Engineer projects is preferred.

Competency Requirements:

• Pipeline pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Hydrotesting, pigging, dewatering, drying, inerting, and leak testing.
• Mechanical completion and systems handover processes.
• P&ID, Isometric, GA, Cause & Effect, and commissioning documentation review.
• Permit-to-work systems and SIMOPS management.
• QA/QC and commissioning dossier management.
• Knowledge of API, ASME, ANSI, ISO, and relevant Nigerian oil & gas regulations.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capability.
• Ability to work under schedule pressure and in remote site locations.
• Team-oriented with strong safety leadership.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@itekaintegrated.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.