Engineer – Commissioning (Instrumentation & Control)

Zohorecruit; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbit International Survey Services LLC in Dubai seeks an experienced Engineer - Commissioning (Instrumentation & Control) to lead commissioning activities for shipyard and industrial projects. You will inspect, test, calibrate, and perform loop checks on instrumentation and control systems in line with approved drawings and project specs.

Key duties include reviewing P&IDs and instrument indexing, coordinating with electrical/mechanical teams, and preparing commissioning records and punch

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation & Control, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Instrumentation & Control commissioning.
• Experience in shipyard, marine, offshore, oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial projects preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in instrumentation commissioning, loop checking, calibration, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of PLC/DCS/SCADA, ESD, Fire & Gas systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument hook-ups, I/O lists, and cause & effect diagrams.
• Knowledge of relevant international standards, project specifications, and commissioning practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Instrumentation & Control commissioning activities per procedures and schedules.
• Inspect, test, calibrate, and perform loop checks on instrumentation and control systems.
• Verify installation and commissioning of instruments, valves, transmitters, switches, gauges, and analyzers.
• Prepare commissioning records, test sheets, and checklists.
• Liaise with client representatives, subcontractors, and project teams during commissioning.

Skills

Instrumentation commissioning

Loop checking

Calibration

Troubleshooting

P&IDs interpretation

Cause-effect diagrams

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Instrumentation & Control/Electrical

Tools

PLC/SCADA systems

ESD systems

Fire & Gas systems

Job description

Orbit International Survey Services LLC | Full time

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 10/05/2026

Orbit International Survey Services (Orbit ISS) is an industrial asset integrity engineering management firm based in United Arab Emirates, since 2006. We are an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 accredited company and have provided asset integrity solutions to high-profile clients throughout the Middle East, North America, and Asia. Founded on the principles of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, Orbit ISS is committed to providing world-class services and technology that help our clients address complex challenges in the oil, gas, marine and renewable energy sectors.

Orbit International Survey Services LLC is looking for an experienced Engineer - Commissioning (Instrumentation & Control) to support commissioning activities for shipyard and industrial projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and functional verification of instrumentation and control systems in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable standards, and HSE requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute Instrumentation & Control commissioning activities in accordance with approved commissioning procedures and project schedules.
  
• Carry out inspection, testing, calibration, loop checking, and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems.
  
• Verify installation and commissioning of instruments, control valves, transmitters, switches, gauges, analyzers, and associated equipment.
  
• Perform continuity checks, insulation resistance checks, point-to-point checks, loop checks, and functional tests.
  
• Review and verify P&IDs, instrument index, I/O lists, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, cable schedules, and cause & effect diagrams.
  
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting of PLC, DCS, SCADA, ESD, F&G, and other control systems where applicable.
  
• Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Piping, Operations, and other commissioning disciplines to ensure system readiness.
  
• Identify installation deficiencies, commissioning issues, and punch-list items and follow up on their close-out.
  
• Ensure all commissioning activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures, quality requirements, and project specifications.
  
• Prepare and maintain commissioning records, test sheets, checklists, inspection reports, and other required documentation.
  
• Liaise with client representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and project teams during commissioning activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation & Control, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Instrumentation & Control commissioning.
  
• Previous experience in shipyard, marine, offshore, oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial projects is preferred.
  
• Strong hands-on experience in instrumentation commissioning, loop checking, calibration, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
  
• Good knowledge of PLC/DCS/SCADA, ESD, Fire & Gas systems, control valves, transmitters, and instrumentation systems.
  
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument hook-ups, I/O lists, and cause & effect diagrams.
  
• Good knowledge of relevant international standards, project specifications, and commissioning practices.
  

Preferred Candidates:

• Interested in 3 to 5 months project (Extendable)