Offshore • WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions • Worldwiders
Company: WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions Location: Tanzania, Tanzania Job type: Contract Salary: Competitive GBP / YEAR Posted: 2026-04-02 Completion Lead – Dar Es Salaam Location: Office-based, Dar Es Salaam Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract Rotation: 8 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off Rate: Day Rate (USD) We are supporting a major cross country crude oil pipeline project in East Africa and are seeking an experienced Completion Lead to play a critical role in the transition from construction through to commissioning and pre-operations. This is a hands-on, site-based role focused on system completion, punch list management, and ensuring a smooth and structured handover of facilities. Reporting to the Completion Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all completion activities across assigned systems—ensuring inspections, documentation, and punch list close-out are delivered in line with project requirements and schedule. You will act as a key interface between construction, commissioning, QA/QC, and engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Lead system completion activities from construction through to commissioning and pre-ops Review system definitions and inspection plans in coordination with engineering and discipline leads Coordinate and track Inspection Test Reports (ITRs) and completion status by system priority Ensure construction walkdowns and final inspections are executed effectively Manage and control punch list processes: Define, review, and validate punch list items Monitor progress and close-out status Ensure accurate reporting across all project phases Lead daily and weekly completion meetings with site teams, QA/QC, and construction Ensure timely generation of completion certificates and handover documentation Interface with construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and regulatory teams Support the preparation and submission of mechanical completion dossiers and test packs Track and report progress, including outstanding items such as punch lists, NCRs, and check sheets Promote strong HSE standards across all completion activities Candidate Profile Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline 10+ years’ experience in construction, commissioning, or completions within large-scale energy or infrastructure projects Proven experience in system completion, turnover, and handover processes Strong understanding of: P&IDs and system definitions Inspection and test plans Completion databases/systems (e.g. ICAPS, WinPCS, SmartPlant or similar) Experience managing punch list processes on complex projects Strong leadership and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities Fluent in English (written and spoken) Comfortable working in multicultural, site-based environments If you are interested, please apply