Commissioning Engineer (Instrumentation)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all  Instrumentation pre-commissioning and commissioning activities  in accordance with project specifications, ADNOC standards, and international codes (ISA, IEC).
• Review and verify  loop drawings, P&IDs, control philosophies, and logic diagrams  to ensure compliance with approved design.
• Perform  loop-checking, functional testing, calibration, and configuration  of smart transmitters, control valves, and final control elements.
• Supervise and lead subcontractor teams during  instrument installation verification, signal testing, and system energization .
• Interface with  DCS, ESD, F&G, SCADA, and PLC vendors  to resolve technical issues and ensure seamless integration of instrumentation systems.
• Ensure accurate documentation and handover of  commissioning dossiers, as-built markups, and punch list closure  to the client.
• Strictly adhere to  HSE and PTW procedures , ensuring safe commissioning practices in hazardous areas.
• Coordinate with Electrical and Mechanical commissioning teams for integrated testing (System and Sub-System level).
• Provide  progress reporting  on commissioning activities and highlight areas requiring immediate management attention.
• Support training and knowledge transfer to client operation teams as part of final system handover.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of  instrument calibration, control system architecture, DCS/PLC/ESD/F&G integration , and loop verification procedures.
• Familiarity with  ADNOC, Shell, or Aramco  commissioning standards.
• Proficient in interpreting  P&IDs, I/O lists, and Logic Diagrams .
• Nice-to-have: Exposure to digital instrumentation, asset management systems (AMS), and fieldbus (HART/FOUNDATION Fieldbus).
• Understanding of  permit-to-work  and field isolation procedures.
• Will use specialized tools such as  calibrators, simulators, communicators, and loop-checking software .

Soft Skills / Competencies

• Team-oriented professional with strong coordination and troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of handling multi-vendor interfaces and documentation-driven workflows.
• Values safety, precision, and clear communication under pressure.
• Fits well in a structured, cross-discipline team environment with multicultural workforce integration.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, Commissioning Management Systems software’s
• Familiar with data handlers and vendor configuration tools for DCS and ESD systems.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation & Control / Electronics Engineering from a recognized university.
• ADNOC-approved or equivalent vendor/systems training preferred (Emerson / Honeywell / Yokogawa / ABB / Siemens).
• Essential: Minimum  10–12 years  of experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of instrumentation systems for  Oil & Gas / Petrochemical projects .
• Preferably with EPC/PMC contractors at ADNOC sites or equivalent