Instrument Commissioning Engineer

Bilfinger; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is seeking a Senior Instrument Commissioning Engineer for a secondment in the UAE. You will provide specialist Instrumentation & Control expertise across engineering, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, testing, and handover activities.

The role requires leading commissioning activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with HSE and project requirements. UAE/GCC oil & gas experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and handover.
• Hands-on with loop checking, calibration, functional testing and testing of interlocks.
• Proven ability to lead commissioning activities across multiple systems and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Commissioning Engineer with developing commissioning philosophies and plans.
• Lead instrumentation commissioning activities including calibration, loop checking, and testing.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Vendors for timely handover.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control

DCS/PLC/SCADA

Field instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Control & Automation, Electrical Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

ESD

F&G

SCADA

Job description

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With 31,000+ employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

In the Middle East, Bilfinger provides comprehensive services ranging from feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed design, to project management and construction supervision. We play a vital role in oil & gas, power, water, infrastructure, and industrial sectors by ensuring projects meet international standards, cost efficiency, and sustainability goals. Beyond project delivery, we also support clients with asset integrity management, plant maintenance, and turnaround services to ensure reliability, efficiency, and extended lifecycle of critical facilities.
With deep regional expertise of around 3600+ employees and global best practices, we support our clients in achieving operational excellence, risk management, and long-term value creation.

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

Company: Bilfinger
Employment Type: Secondment
Location: UAE
Discipline: Instrumentation & Control
Reporting To: Lead Commissioning Engineer / Client Representative

Job Purpose

Bilfinger is looking for an experienced Senior Instrument Commissioning Engineer for a secondment assignment with a leading Oil & Gas client in the UAE. The role will provide specialist Instrumentation & Control expertise across engineering, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, testing, and project handover activities.

The successful candidate will work as an integrated member of the Client’s commissioning team and ensure all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, project requirements, and HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Commissioning Engineer in developing and implementing commissioning philosophies, procedures, plans, and strategies.
• Provide Instrumentation & Control commissioning input during engineering and design phases to ensure projects are commissioning-ready.
• Support implementation of Mechanical Completion and Commissioning Management Systems.
• Develop and review commissioning procedures, work packs, test sheets, checklists, and handover documentation.
• Lead instrumentation commissioning activities including calibration, loop checking, functional testing, interlock testing, alarm testing, cause-and-effect testing, and performance verification.
• Support commissioning of DCS, PLC, ESD, F&G, SCADA, control valves, field instrumentation, analyzers, and associated systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex instrumentation and control system issues during commissioning and start-up.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, integrated system testing, vendor inspections, and system acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Maintenance, HSE, Vendors, and other disciplines to ensure timely system completion and handover.
• Monitor commissioning progress, manage punch lists, and support completion and close-out of outstanding activities.
• Prepare commissioning progress reports, test records, completion dossiers, and handover documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to commissioning engineers and technicians.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with Client and Bilfinger HSE requirements, Permit-to-Work, LOTO, isolation, and risk assessment procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve commissioning efficiency, system operability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Control & Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant Instrumentation & Control experience, preferably within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Offshore, or Energy projects.
• Strong experience in Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up, Mechanical Completion, and Handover.
• Proven experience with field instrumentation and control systems including DCS, PLC, ESD, F&G and SCADA.
• Hands‑on experience with loop checking, calibration, functional testing, interlocks, cause & effect, alarms, and performance testing.
• Experience in preparing Commissioning Work Packs, procedures, test sheets, punch lists, and completion dossiers.
• Experience participating in FAT/SAT and vendor coordination.
• Previous experience working with an EPC, PMC, Operator, or Client organization.
• UAE/GCC Oil & Gas experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HSE requirements and safe commissioning practices.
• Strong technical knowledge of Instrumentation & Control systems.
• Excellent commissioning and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a Client organization under a secondment arrangement.
• Strong leadership and team‑management capabilities.
• Results‑oriented with strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and project delivery.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in site/project environments.

For additional information please contactGelson Dsouza, email [e-mail].

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.