Senior Commissioning Engineer - Instrumentation and Control

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career progression opportunities

UAE Oil & Gas mega projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer - Commissioning to lead and coordinate complex commissioning activities on large Oil & Gas EPC projects. You will ensure safe, compliant, and on-time handovers, guiding teams and coordinating with clients and vendors.

The role requires 8–10 years of commissioning experience with 3–5 years in a senior capacity, plus a Bachelor's in Instrumentation or related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of commissioning experience, including 3-5 years in a senior engineering role.
• Experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, performance testing, and plant handover.
• ADNOC project experience will be an advantage.
• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day instrumentation and control commissioning activities across assigned project scopes.
• Ensure activities align with approved procedures, commissioning plans, specs, and standards.
• Monitor progress against project schedules and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate commissioning teams, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Conduct site walks, reviews, and progress meetings to resolve field issues.
• Provide technical guidance to commissioning engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control

DCS

PLC

ESD

F&G Systems

SCADA

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics/Control Systems

Job description

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Instrumentation and Control

Are you an experienced Instrumentation & Control Commissioning Engineer with a strong background in Oil & Gas EPC projects? We are seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Commissioning to lead and coordinate commissioning activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and successful project handover while meeting quality, schedule, and client requirements.

WHO WE ARE

Target Engineering brings 50+ years of experience in EPC and industrial infrastructure. With in-house fabrication, marine expertise, and multidisciplinary capability, we deliver projects with scale, confidence, and care.

WHY JOIN US

At Target Engineering, you’ll work on large-scale energy, marine, and civil infrastructure projects. Join a business with deep technical roots, where your voice is heard, your impact is visible, and your career is part of a legacy of excellence.

YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Commissioning, you will be responsible for the following key responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Lead and supervise day-to-day instrumentation and control commissioning activities across assigned project scopes.
• Ensure commissioning activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures, commissioning plans, specifications, and project standards.
• Monitor commissioning progress against project schedules and implement corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate commissioning teams, vendor representatives, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Conduct regular site walks, commissioning reviews, and progress meetings to resolve field issues.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Review instrumentation and control system drawings, loop diagrams, cause & effect charts, P&IDs, and commissioning procedures.
• Provide technical guidance to commissioning engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Resolve technical queries in coordination with Engineering, Construction, and QA/QC teams.
• Identify and mitigate commissioning and operability challenges before startup.
• Support system readiness reviews, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project specifications, client requirements, and international standards.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, loop checking, calibration, functional testing, and system validation.
• Verify completion of punch lists and ensure timely close-out of deficiencies.
• Support NCR resolution and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure commissioning documentation and test records are complete and accurate.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements during commissioning and startup operations.
• Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety reviews before critical activities.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure proper utilization of PPE.
• Identify potential hazards and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Foster a strong safety culture among commissioning personnel and contractors.

Internal Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Planning, Procurement, and HSE teams.
• Support system handover from construction to commissioning.
• Ensure availability of required resources, tools, test equipment, and documentation.
• Collaborate with planning teams to align commissioning activities with project milestones.

Client & External Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with clients, consultants, licensors, vendors, and subcontractors throughout commissioning activities.
• Participate in client inspections, technical reviews, startup meetings, and performance testing.
• Ensure all stakeholder requirements are addressed during commissioning and handover.
• Escalate critical issues to Commissioning Manager or Project Management for resolution.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly commissioning progress reports.
• Maintain records of testing, inspections, punch lists, permits, and startup activities.
• Support preparation of commissioning dossiers, turnover packages, and final handover documentation.
• Ensure as-built documentation and commissioning records are properly maintained.

Resource & Productivity Management

• Monitor manpower utilization, equipment availability, and commissioning productivity.
• Identify bottlenecks affecting commissioning progress and recommend solutions.
• Support optimization of resource allocation and work execution strategies.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance against project expectations.
• Identify commissioning risks related to safety, quality, schedule, and system performance.
• Develop and implement mitigation plans to minimize project impact.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of instrumentation and control system issues during commissioning and startup.
• Escalate critical technical or operational challenges when required.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of commissioning experience, including 3-5 years in a senior engineering role, within large-scale Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM projects.
• Experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, performance testing, and plant handover.
• ADNOC project experience will be an advantage.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems, DCS, PLC, ESD, F&G Systems, SCADA, Telecom interfaces, and integrated control systems.
• Proven ability to lead commissioning teams, subcontractors, and multi-discipline interfaces.
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements, QA/QC processes, and commissioning management practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The chance to contribute to some of UAE’s Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.