Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Pubblicato il 27-08-2026 - agap2 Italia in Ravenna
Part of the MoOngy Group, Agap2 operates across the European market in 14 countries, providing engineering and plant consultancy services. Since 2018, Agap2 Italia has been operating nationwide in the following sectors: Energy, Oil & Gas, Steel, Hydrogen, Power Generation and Construction.
ABOUT THE ROLE – Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical/Piping
We are looking for a Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical/Piping to join an important Oil & Gas / Energy project.
Reporting to the Hook-Up & Commissioning Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and executing Mechanical/Piping Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities, ensuring that systems are complete, safe and operational in accordance with project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning
- Supervise flushing, cleaning, hydrostatic/pneumatic testing, air blowing and leak testing of piping systems.
- Support installation checks and pre-start-up verifications for pumps, compressors, vessels, exchangers and piping.
- Verify alignment, grouting, bolt torquing and lubrication of rotating equipment.
- Witness equipment rotation checks, vibration checks and functional tests in accordance with OEM procedures.
- Verify mechanical and piping system integrity, reinstatement and punch list clearance.
- Support troubleshooting activities during start-up.
Planning & Coordination
- Prepare commissioning procedures, test packs and checklists for Mechanical/Piping systems.
- Coordinate with Construction, QA/QC, Vendors, Operations and Instrumentation teams to ensure system readiness.
- Monitor Mechanical Completion progress and system handover activities.
- Participate in system walkdowns and redline drawing updates.
- Contribute to the preparation and compilation of commissioning dossiers.
Handover & System Completion
- Manage the handover of Mechanical/Piping systems from Construction to Commissioning and subsequently to Operations.
- Ensure all technical documentation is properly collected and recorded, including test reports, torque certificates and as-built documentation.
- Support reliability runs, performance testing and final acceptance activities with the Client and Operations teams.
HSE
- Ensure that all commissioning activities are carried out in compliance with PTW, LOTO and project HSE procedures.
- Participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments and safety meetings.
- Promptly report incidents, near misses and equipment anomalies.
- Stop unsafe activities whenever necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- At least 8 years of experience in Mechanical/Piping activities after obtaining the degree.
- Previous experience in Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities within the Oil & Gas, Energy or industrial plant sectors.
- Knowledge of ASME, API, ISO and project-specific standards.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs;, isometric drawings, test packs, equipment datasheets and vendor drawings.
- Experience with Commissioning/Completion Management systems such as ICAPS, WinPCS, CMS or equivalent.
- Strong problem-solving skills during start-up and troubleshooting activities.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills within multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and spoken English,
with proven ability to prepare technical reports.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical background in Mechanical/Piping.
- Strong focus on safety and quality.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary and international environments.
- Excellent organizational and priority-management skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to react effectively during start-up activities.
- High attention to detail in commissioning documentation.
- Strong interpersonal and coordination skills across Construction, Commissioning, Operations and Vendor teams.
The salary for this role ranges from €40.000 to €50.000
The position is governed by the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for the Commerce and Tertiary Sector applied by our company.
The final salary within the stated range will be determined based on the candidate's technical skills, relevant experience in the role, and the outcome of the selection process, using objective and neutral criteria.
In exceptional cases, where a candidate's profile significantly exceeds the requirements associated with the stated salary range, a review of the compensation may be considered, subject to internal approval.
The world needs you
AGAP2 is an equal opportunities employer: we believe that all forms of diversity are a source of mutual enrichment. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every individual can bring unique value to our organization.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of age, gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion or marital status.
We also uphold our commitment to supporting candidates belonging to protected categories pursuant to Articles 1 and 18 of Italian Law 68/99.
Personal data will be processed in accordance with the provisions of EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).