About the Role
We are seeking a skilled professional to plan, coordinate, and execute all Instrumentation pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for various projects. This role demands a thorough understanding of project specifications, industry standards, and international codes. You will be responsible for ensuring that instrumentation systems are correctly integrated, tested, and handed over to the client while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.
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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 and Commissioning Management Systems software.
- Familiar with data handlers and vendor configuration tools for DCS and ESD systems.
Qualifications
- 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.
