Murmansk Project Jobs: Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning Roles in Russia
Calling Commissioning and Pre-Commissioning Specialists for a Mega-Project in Russia's Arctic
The Arctic is the new frontier of global energy and logistics, and Murmansk, Russia's ice-free gateway to the Northern Sea Route, is at the epicenter of this monumental development. EOS Corporation is excited to announce a major recruitment drive for a critical, large-scale industrial project in the Murmansk region.
We are seeking elite, highly-skilled professionals in Commissioning, Pre-Commissioning, Preservation, and Field Supervision to join our diverse, international team. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be a part of an infrastructure project that will shape the future of Arctic logistics and energy transportation for decades to come.
The project requires meticulous execution in the crucial handover phase from construction to full operation, ensuring all systems are safe, functional, and perform to design specifications in a challenging and unique environment.
🛠️ The Roles: A Complete Project Lifecycle Team
We are recruiting for sixteen (16) highly specialized positions, covering the full spectrum of project completion activities—from meticulous system preparation and quality checks to final start-up and performance validation.
I. Commissioning & Start-Up Experts (The Operationalizers)
Commissioning is the definitive phase where static infrastructure is brought to life. These roles are critical for testing, verifying, and documenting that every system and component of the project operates correctly and safely.
1. Electrical Commissioning Technician
The Mandate: Execute pre-commissioning checks and final commissioning tests on all electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), lighting, grounding, and power distribution networks.
Core Tasks: Perform continuity and insulation resistance tests, relay protection checks, functional tests of electrical equipment, and support the energization process. Ensure compliance with international electrical standards and safety protocols.
2. HVAC Commissioning Supervisor
The Mandate: Lead and manage the team responsible for the functional verification and testing of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems across all project facilities, particularly vital for climate control in the Arctic.
Core Tasks: Oversee the execution of air balancing, water balancing, temperature/humidity control loop tuning, and functional performance testing (FPT) of complex HVAC systems. Manage punch-listing and documentation handover.
3. HVAC Commissioning Technician
The Mandate: Hands-on execution of the detailed test procedures defined by the supervisor for all HVAC equipment.
Core Tasks: Perform calibration checks on sensors and controllers, conduct duct leakage tests, verify fan/pump rotations, and assist with the initial start-up of all heating and cooling units.
4. Mechanical Commissioning Supervisor
The Mandate: Direct the field commissioning team for all static and rotating mechanical equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, vessels, and piping systems.
Core Tasks: Develop and approve mechanical commissioning procedures. Lead dynamic testing, vibration analysis, and performance verification of all rotating machinery. Coordinate with Process and E&I teams for integrated testing.
5. Mechanical Commissioning Technician
The Mandate: Execute the mechanical test procedures on various equipment in preparation for start-up.
Core Tasks: Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing, bolt tensioning checks, alignment checks on rotating equipment, and support flushing and cleaning activities of piping networks.
6. Process Commissioning Supervisor
The Mandate: Lead the systematic, phased start-up of the facility's core process units, ensuring all process safety and operability requirements are met.
Core Tasks: Oversee loop checking, interlock testing, sequential control testing, and the introduction of initial non-hydrocarbon/utility feeds. Coordinate with operations personnel for a smooth transition.
7. Process Commissioning Technician
The Mandate: Execute field-level tasks related to the functional testing of process control and safety systems.
Core Tasks: Calibrate and verify field instruments, conduct leak testing of process lines, support media introduction, and document all test results accurately for final sign-off.
8. Telecom Commissioning Technician
The Mandate: Install, test, and commission all telecommunication and network systems essential for site operations, safety, and remote monitoring.
Core Tasks: Verify the functionality of PABX, CCTV, Access Control, radio communications, fiber optic networks, and crucial data transmission systems. Ensure robust and reliable communication in an extreme environment.
II. Pre-Commissioning & Quality Assurance Roles (The Preparers)
These roles are the backbone of project completion, ensuring that the facility is built to specification and meticulously prepared for the commissioning phase. They represent the final quality gate.
9. Line Check Supervisor
The Mandate: Oversee the exhaustive verification of all piping and instrument lines against Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), isometric drawings, and specifications.
Core Tasks: Lead the line walk-down process, manage the punch-list generation for any non-conforming items (e.g., missing valves, incorrect tie-ins, inadequate supports), and ensure prompt clearance of Category B punch items before mechanical completion.
10. Pre-Commissioning Data Operator
The Mandate: Manage the vast amount of documentation, data, and tracking required for the Handover process, utilizing specialized Completion Management System (CMS) software.
Core Tasks: Input and track system boundaries, update status of ITRs (Inspection and Test Records) and Punch Lists, generate progress reports, and ensure the integrity and completeness of all system handover dossiers. Proficiency in CMS software is essential.
11. Preservation E&I Supervisor
The Mandate: Direct the preservation strategy for all electrical and instrumentation equipment from the moment of delivery until it is ready for commissioning. This is crucial for maintaining integrity in the harsh Arctic climate.
Core Tasks: Develop and oversee the execution of scheduled maintenance and preservation routines (e.g., battery charging, desiccant replacement, instrument enclosure heating) to prevent corrosion, degradation, or damage.
12. Preservation E&I Technician
The Mandate: Execute the detailed, routine preservation and maintenance tasks for all Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) equipment.
Core Tasks: Perform physical checks, log environmental readings, apply protective coatings, and verify the physical condition of stored E&I assets in accordance with vendor requirements and project specifications.
13. Preservation Mechanical Technician
The Mandate: Execute the preservation routines for all mechanical equipment, including pumps, vessels, and piping.
Core Tasks: Check and replenish nitrogen blankets in vessels, re-grease bearings, rotate shafts on stored motors and pumps, and ensure proper sealing and protection of open nozzles and flanges against weather and debris.
14. Structural Supervisor
The Mandate: Lead the final structural verification and integrity checks on all buildings, pipe racks, and foundations.
Core Tasks: Oversee the final inspection of structural welds, bolting, coating applications, and fireproofing. Ensure all structural elements meet design load requirements and are compliant with local building codes for Arctic regions.
15. Test pack Engineer
The Mandate: Be the technical authority for the creation, compilation, and review of comprehensive test packages required for hydrostatic, pneumatic, and service testing of piping systems.
Core Tasks: Define test limits (boundaries), calculate test pressures, ensure all relevant drawings, certificates, and safety permits are included in the test pack, and track their status in the CMS.
16. Test Pack Supervisor
The Mandate: Manage the entire workflow of test package preparation, approval, and field execution support.
Core Tasks: Coordinate between Engineering, Quality Control, and Construction teams to prioritize and release test packages. Ensure all prerequisites for testing (e.g., spool installation, NDT completion, flange management) are in place before handing over to the field team.
❄️ The Location: Murmansk, Russia
Murmansk, situated on the Kola Bay, is the world's largest city north of the Arctic Circle and serves as a vital port, remaining ice-free year-round due to the warm North Atlantic Current. This strategic location makes it indispensable for Arctic development, particularly projects related to natural resource extraction, energy logistics (including LNG), and the rapidly expanding Northern Sea Route.
Working in Murmansk offers a truly unique experience:
A Strategic Hub: You will be contributing to a project that is nationally and internationally significant, enhancing Russia's role as an Arctic power.
Unique Challenges: The Arctic environment presents unique engineering and logistical challenges—from permafrost considerations to extreme low temperatures and the polar day/night cycle—requiring highly adaptable and resilient professionals.
A City of Resilience: Murmansk offers urban amenities combined with unparalleled access to Arctic nature, including the breathtaking spectacle of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) .
📈 Why Join EOS Corporation in Murmansk?
1. Impact and Legacy
This is a legacy project. Your work in Commissioning and Pre-Commissioning is not simply a task; it is the final, critical step that transforms billions of dollars of steel and concrete into an operational, income-generating asset. You will be responsible for the flawless start-up of a facility that will operate for the next half-century.
2. Professional Growth in a High-Stakes Environment
Working on a large-scale project in the demanding Arctic environment provides unparalleled experience. You will face complex, multidisciplinary integration challenges that will accelerate your professional development far beyond standard projects. Our work adheres to the highest international standards of safety, quality, and project management.
3. Competitive Compensation and Logistics
We understand the commitment required for a remote Arctic posting. EOS Corporation offers:
Highly Competitive, Industry-Leading Salaries commensurate with the specialized nature of these roles.
Comprehensive Rotation Schedules designed to ensure work-life balance despite the remote location.
Full Logistical Support, including travel, visa assistance, and high-quality accommodation and welfare facilities on or near the project site.
4. A Global Team Culture
You will be working alongside a diverse team of international experts—engineers, supervisors, and technicians—from various nationalities, creating a rich, collaborative, and solution-focused working environment.
🔑 Key Candidate Requirements
While specific experience requirements will vary by role, all candidates must demonstrate:
Industry Experience: A minimum of 8-15 years (depending on the role, with supervisors requiring more) in large-scale Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, or Major Infrastructure projects. Direct experience in Arctic or similarly remote, cold-weather environments is a significant advantage.
Technical Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge in your specified discipline (Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, Process, or Telecom) and a proven track record of successful project completion.
Commissioning Mindset: A fundamental understanding of the project lifecycle, the transition from Mechanical Completion (MC) to Pre-Commissioning (PC) and Commissioning (C), and a rigorous, detail-oriented approach to inspection and testing.
Safety Commitment: An uncompromising commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols, particularly in the unique hazards of an industrial construction/commissioning site in extreme weather.
Language Skills: Proficiency in technical and conversational English is mandatory; knowledge of Russian is a significant asset but not required for all positions.
Soft Skills: Strong leadership (for Supervisors), excellent communication, systematic problem-solving skills, and the resilience and adaptability to thrive in a remote, high-pressure, and unique climate.
➡️ How to Apply: Take the Next Step
If you are a driven, experienced, and resilient professional looking for a career-defining opportunity on a landmark Arctic project, we invite you to apply.
Please compile a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting your relevant experience in commissioning, pre-commissioning, and large-scale industrial projects. Crucially, specify the exact position number and title (e.g., "Application for 6 - Process Commissioning Supervisor") in the subject line of your email.
Send your CV to: jobs@eoscorporation.com
Your expertise is the key to unlocking the full potential of this critical Arctic development. Join EOS Corporation and help us power the next era of global logistics from the Murmansk coast.
We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming you to the team that is building the future in the Arctic.
