Commissioning Instrumentation and Control Lead

Anotech; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Anotech in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Commissioning Instrumentation and Control Lead to steer the I&C/ICSS commissioning scope for complex oil and gas projects. You will plan, coordinate, and oversee FATs, loop checks, and system integration, ensuring safe handover and on-time project milestones.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in ICSS commissioning, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of ESD, Fire and Gas, SCADA, PLCs, and metering systems within Oil & Gas environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects with strong ICSS commissioning experience.
• Proven experience commissioning complex control and safety systems, including ESD, Fire and Gas, SCADA, PLCs, and metering systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all Instrumentation and Control System commissioning activities.
• Review commissioning procedures, test plans, check sheets, and system completion documentation.
• Coordinate FAT, loop checks, functional tests, and system integration activities.
• Supervise the testing and commissioning of ICSS, ESD, Fire and Gas, SCADA, PLC, metering, analyses, and other instrumentation systems.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, cybersecurity standards, and SIF/SIL requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, operations, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Monitor commissioning progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure timely punch list clearance.
• Ensure commissioning records and system completion databases are properly updated.
• Support system handover and achievement of commissioning and start-up milestones.
• Lead and coordinate the commissioning team, providing technical guidance and ensuring effective communication among all parties.
• Promote safe working practices, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout commissioning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation/Control Systems/Electrical Engineering

Tools

ICSS

ESD

Fire and Gas

SCADA

PLC

Metering

OPERCOM

ICAPS

Job description

Commissioning Instrumentation and Control Lead

To lead and coordinate the preparation and execution of Instrumentation and Control System (I&C/ICSS) commissioning activities, ensuring all systems are tested, integrated, and handed over safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements, quality standards, and schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all Instrumentation and Control System commissioning activities.
• Review commissioning procedures, test plans, check sheets, and system completion documentation.
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), loop checks, functional tests, and system integration activities.
• Supervise the testing and commissioning of ICSS, ESD, Fire and Gas, SCADA, PLC, metering, analyzers, and other instrumentation systems.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, cybersecurity standards, and Safety Instrumented Function (SIF/SIL) requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, operations, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Monitor commissioning progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure timely punch list clearance.
• Ensure commissioning records and system completion databases are properly updated.
• Support system handover and achievement of commissioning and start-up milestones.
• Lead and coordinate the commissioning team, providing technical guidance and ensuring effective communication among all parties.
• Promote safe working practices, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout commissioning activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects, with strong experience in Instrumentation and ICSS commissioning.
• Proven experience in commissioning complex control and safety systems, including ESD, Fire and Gas, SCADA, PLCs, and metering systems.
• Experience with major ICSS vendors, system integration, functional testing, and custody transfer metering equipment.
• Good knowledge of functional analysis, SIF/SIL testing, and industrial cybersecurity requirements.
• Knowledge of OPERCOM methodology and ICAPS software is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, coordination, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

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Commissioning Instrumentation and Control Lead