Senior Commissioning Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls

About the role

The Senior Commissioning Engineer (Instrumentation & Controls) leads and coordinates the planning, execution, testing, commissioning, start-up and handover of instrumentation and control systems on major oil and gas projects. Working with project teams, contractors and operations stakeholders, the role ensures commissioning is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project specifications, industry standards and HSE requirements. It provides technical leadership through the commissioning lifecycle, from system completion and inspection to performance validation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead commissioning technicians and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver commissioning and start-up in line with approved designs, construction schedules and operational requirements.
• Oversee system completion, inspection, testing, preservation, verification and performance validation so facilities are ready for safe, reliable service.
• Ensure a smooth transition from project execution to operations, supporting operational readiness while meeting safety, quality, schedule and cost targets.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years in design, construction, commissioning and start-up of I&C systems for oil and gas processing and production facilities (onshore/offshore), preferably with EPIC contracting companies, including at least 8 years as an I&C engineer.
• Overall 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry is a must.
• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics and Communication or Electrical Engineering from a recognised university; chartered engineer status preferred.
• Experience in operations, maintenance, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and handover.
• Hands-on experience in completions management systems and witnessing or conducting FAT and SAT of I&C equipment.
• Offshore survival (BOSIET/FOET + CA-EBS) preferred.

Required skills

• I&C systems: field instrumentation, DCS, SIS & FGS, remote wellhead telemetry, fibre optic communications, MPFMs, F&G and firefighting systems, functional safety (SIL assessment, LOPA), cybersecurity, C&E configuration and testing, ESD testing.
• Risk management: HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS.
• Leadership, communication and contractor management skills, good IT and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure.