Commissioning Engineer (Instrumentation)

Archirodon Group N.V; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon Group N.V. is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Engineer for full-time assignment in the UAE, Abu Dhabi region.

You will lead instrumentation pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, review loop drawings, calibrate instruments, and coordinate multi-vendor interfaces with DCS/ESD/SCADA systems. Ideal candidates have 10–12 years of Oil & Gas or Petrochemical project experience, ADNOC or equivalent vendor standards familiarity, and a strong emphasis on HSE, PTW, and documentation

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute instrumentation pre-commissioning and commissioning activities per project specs and ADNOC standards.
• Review loop drawings, P&IDs, control philosophies, and logic diagrams for compliance.
• Perform loop-checking, functional testing, calibration, and configuration of smart transmitters, control valves, and final control elements.
• Supervise 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.
• Ensure documentation and handover of commissioning dossiers, as-built markups, and punch list closure.

Skills

Instrumentation calibration

Control system architecture

DCS/PLC/ESD/F&G integration

Loop verification

P&IDs interpretation

Fieldbus knowledge

Permit-to-work

Troubleshooting

Coordination

Education

Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering degree

ADNOC-approved vendor training

Tools

Calibrators

Simulators

Communicators

Loop-checking software

Job description

• Full-time
• Team: Construction (CON)
• Job Level: Senior ( 7 - 9 years)

Company Description

Archirodon , having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy (Oil & Gas - Power and Water), Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute allInstrumentation pre-commissioning and commissioning activitiesin accordance with project specifications, ADNOC standards, and international codes (ISA, IEC).
• Review and verifyloop drawings, P&IDs, control philosophies, and logic diagramsto ensure compliance with approved design.
• Performloop-checking, functional testing, calibration, and configurationof smart transmitters, control valves, and final control elements.
• Supervise and lead subcontractor teams duringinstrument installation verification, signal testing, and system energization.
• Interface withDCS, ESD, F&G, SCADA, and PLC vendorsto resolve technical issues and ensure seamless integration of instrumentation systems.
• Ensure accurate documentation and handover ofcommissioning dossiers, as-built markups, and punch list closureto the client.
• Strictly adhere toHSE 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).
• Provideprogress reportingon 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 ofinstrument calibration, control system architecture, DCS/PLC/ESD/F&G integration, and loop verification procedures.
• Familiarity withADNOC, Shell, or Aramcocommissioning standards.
• Proficient in interpretingP&IDs, I/O lists, and Logic Diagrams.
• Nice-to-have: Exposure to digital instrumentation, asset management systems (AMS), and fieldbus (HART/FOUNDATION Fieldbus).
• Understanding ofpermit-to-workand field isolation procedures.
• Will use specialized tools such ascalibrators, simulators, communicators, and loop-checking software.
• 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

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: Minimum10-12 yearsof experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of instrumentation systems forOil & Gas / Petrochemical projects.
• Preferably with EPC/PMC contractors at ADNOC sites or equivalent