Job Title: Lead Commissioning Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) – WHT’s Subsea Cable

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is recruiting a Lead Commissioning Engineer for Electrical & Instrumentation to support the ADNOC PMC project in Abu Dhabi. You will lead offshore and onshore commissioning activities, steering teams through pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and handover, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

You will coordinate with engineering, construction, QA/QC, operations, vendors and client representatives, ensuring systems are energized and handed over on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 18-22 years of experience in Electrical & Instrumentation Commissioning within Oil & Gas, Offshore, LNG, Petrochemical, Refining, or EPC/EPCI projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Lead Commissioning or Senior Commissioning Engineering role.
• Experience with ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, PDO, or major international operators is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical and Instrumentation commissioning teams throughout project execution.
• Develop commissioning strategies, execution plans, schedules, procedures, and system completion programs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Operations, Vendors, and Client representatives for readiness and handover.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

Commissioning Leadership

Offshore Projects

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

DCS

SCADA

PLC Systems

HMI/Instrumentation

Job description

Lead Commissioning Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) – WHT’s Subsea Cable Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Title: Lead Commissioning Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) – WHT’s Subsea Cable

KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Contractors Office/ Fabrication Yard Office in Abu Dhabi for some time and then will later move to Offshore Site on 6 weeks on/ 3 weeks off rotation.

Job Purpose

The Lead Commissioning Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) is responsible for leading, planning, coordinating, and executing all Electrical and Instrumentation commissioning activities for offshore and onshore Oil & Gas projects. The role ensures the safe and efficient transition of systems from construction completion through pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, testing, and operational handover. The position provides technical leadership for electrical power systems, instrumentation, control systems, telecommunications, safety systems, and integrated automation systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, client requirements, applicable standards, and HSE regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Commissioning Leadership Lead Electrical and Instrumentation commissioning teams throughout project execution. Develop commissioning strategies, execution plans, schedules, procedures, and system completion programs. Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project objectives. Manage and coordinate commissioning engineers, supervisors, technicians, vendors, and subcontractors. Monitor commissioning progress and ensure achievement of project milestones.
• Pre-Commissioning Activities Lead system walkdowns and Mechanical Completion verification. Review and validate construction completion and turnover packages. Coordinate cable continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, and loop checking activities. Verify system readiness prior to energization. Ensure punch lists are identified, tracked, and closed in a timely manner. Support preservation and reinstatement of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Electrical Commissioning Manage commissioning activities for: High Voltage (HV), Medium Voltage (MV), and Low Voltage (LV) Systems Switchgears and Motor Control Centers (MCCs) Power Transformers Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems Emergency Power Systems Diesel Generators Cathodic Protection Systems Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems Electrical Heat Tracing Systems Lighting and Small Power Systems Offshore Electrical Distribution Networks.
• Instrumentation & Control Commissioning Coordinate commissioning activities for: Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD) PLC Systems SCADA Systems Fire & Gas Detection Systems HIPPS and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Telecommunications Systems Analyzer Systems Field Instrumentation Control Valves and On-Off Valves Metering Systems Fiber Optic Communication Systems Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS)
• Energization & Start-Up Prepare system energization plans and startup procedures. Lead energization of electrical networks and process control systems. Coordinate functional testing and cause-and-effect verification. Manage system integration testing and plant operational readiness activities. Support start-up, performance testing, and acceptance testing phases. Ensure systems perform in accordance with design specifications.
• Interface & Coordination Coordinate closely with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Operations, Vendors, and Client representatives. Participate in readiness reviews, commissioning meetings, and management reporting sessions. Liaise with package vendors during testing, troubleshooting, and start-up activities. Resolve technical issues affecting commissioning progress and operational readiness. Coordinate multidisciplinary system handovers.
• System Completion & Handover Manage Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), Ready for Start-Up (RFSU), and Final Handover milestones. Review completion dossiers and turnover documentation. Ensure proper certification and documentation of commissioning activities. Coordinate punch list management and closeout. Support project close-out and final acceptance activities.
• HSE Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with project HSE requirements and company procedures. Lead commissioning risk assessments, SIMOPS reviews, and job safety analyses. Ensure implementation of Permit-to-Work (PTW), LOTO, and electrical isolation procedures. Promote a strong safety culture across all commissioning activities. Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Quality Assurance Ensure all testing and commissioning activities comply with approved procedures and standards. Review commissioning records, test reports, and certification documents. Support internal audits, client audits, and regulatory inspections. Verify accuracy and completeness of as-built and handover documentation. Ensure all systems meet quality and operational performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Preferred Certifications PMP Certification BOSIET/HUET (Offshore Projects) Functional Safety (IEC 61511) Certification CompEx Certification NEBOSH or Equivalent HSE Qualification Commissioning Management Certification (Preferred)
• Experience Minimum 18-22 years of experience in Electrical & Instrumentation Commissioning within Oil & Gas, Offshore, LNG, Petrochemical, Refining, or EPC/EPCI projects. Minimum 5 years in a Lead Commissioning or Senior Commissioning Engineering role. Proven experience in commissioning: Offshore Platforms and Topsides Wellhead Towers (WHTs) Jackets and Bridges Substations Utility Facilities Process Plants Brownfield Modifications and Tie-Ins Control and Safety Systems Experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and operational handover phases. Previous experience with ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, PDO, or major international operators is preferred.

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