Senior Commissioning Engineer E&I – ADNOC Approved

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer (E&I) to lead multi-disciplinary commissioning teams across oil and gas projects in the UAE. You will oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities, ensuring safety, quality, and timely handover with client and contractor teams.

The ideal candidate has 10–15+ years of oil & gas or petrochemical experience, a strong background in electrical/instrumentation systems, and familiarity with CMS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field.
• Strong understanding of Electrical systems (LV/MV/HV).
• Instrumentation systems (field instruments, control valves, analyzers, FOC).
• Control systems (DCS, PLC, ESD, F&G).
• Power distribution and protection systems.
• Loop checking, functional testing, and system integration.
• 10-15+ years of experience in oil & gas or petrochemical.
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• System handover (A/B/C punch lists).
• Start-up support.
• Troubleshooting complex E&I issues.
• Experience with EPC contractors, OEMs, and client-side commissioning teams.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, ISA, API, NFPA standards.
• Hazardous area classifications (ATEX, IECEx).
• SIL/LOPA concepts.
• Permit-to-work systems and safe commissioning practices.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary commissioning teams.
• Interface with construction, QA/QC, operations, and vendors.
• Manage schedules, manpower, and priorities.
• Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and daily coordination meetings.
• Preparation and review of commissioning procedures, method statements, ITRs, check sheets, test packs.
• Commissioning Red-line markups and as-built documentation.
• Familiarity with CMS like WinPCS, PIMS, ProCoSys, ICAPS, EPCPROMAN.
• Strong safety competence: HSE rules, LOTO, SIMOPS, hazard identification.
• Desirable CompEx certification for hazardous areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary commissioning teams across E&I scope.
• Interface with construction, QA/QC, operations, and vendors.
• Manage schedules, manpower, and priorities for commissioning campaigns.
• Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and daily coordination meetings.
• Prepare and review procedures, method statements, ITRs, and test packs.
• Oversee handover activity and ensure proper as-built documentation.

Skills

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Control systems

DCS/PLC/ESD

Loop testing

Leadership

Documentation

HSE awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or related

Tools

WinPCS

PIMS

ProCoSys

ICAPS

EPCPROMAN

Job description

Criteria for Selecting a Senior Commissioning Engineer (E&I)

1. Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degreein Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field.

• Strong understanding of:

• Electrical systems (LV/MV/HV)

  
  

• Instrumentation systems (field instruments, control valves, analyzers, FOC)

  
  

• Control systems (DCS, PLC, ESD, F&G)

  
  

• Power distribution and protection systems

  
  

• Loop checking, functional testing, and system integration

  
  

2. Commissioning Experience

Most companies require:

• 10-15+ years of experiencein oil & gas or petrochemical.

• Proven track record in:

  
  

• Pre-commissioning and commissioning activities

  
  

• System handover (A/B/C punch lists)

• Start-up support

• Troubleshooting complex E&I issues

• Experience with EPC contractors, OEMs, and client-side commissioning teams.

  
  

3. Knowledge of Industry Standards

A senior engineer must be familiar with:

• IEC, IEEE, ISA, API, NFPA standards

• Hazardous area classifications (ATEX, IECEx)

• SIL/LOPA concepts

• Permit-to-work systems and safe commissioning practices

  
  

4. Leadership & Coordination Skills

• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary commissioning teams

• Interface with construction, QA/QC, operations, and vendors

• Manage schedules, manpower, and priorities

• Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and daily coordination meetings

  
  

5. Documentation & System Handover Skills

Preparation and review of:

• Commissioning procedures

• Method statements

• ITRs, check sheets, test packs

• Commissioning Red-line markups and as-built documentation

• Familiarity with completion management systems (CMS) like:

• WinPCS

• PIMS

• ProCoSys

• ICAPS

• EPCPROMAN

  
  

6. Strong Safety Competence

• Deep understanding of:

• HSE rules and safe commissioning practices

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• SIMOPS (simultaneous operations)

• Hazard identification and risk mitigation

• Preferable Certifications like (If Possible):

• CompEx (for hazardous areas)

Desired Candidate Profile

7. Soft Skills

• Clear communication with clients and contractors

• Problem-solving under pressure

• Ability to mentor junior engineers and technicians

• Strong reporting and documentation discipline

8. Additional Desirable Criteria

• Experience with offshore platforms, refineries, LNG plants, or pipelines

• Vendor/OEM factory acceptance test (FAT/SAT) experience

• Willingness to work in remote or harsh environments

• Multinational project exposure