Senior Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Project exposure

Job summary

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer for UAE oil & gas EPC projects. The role focuses on instrumentation, control systems and plant startup activities in brownfield and greenfield facilities.

You will execute and supervise commissioning activities, perform I/O checks, calibration, troubleshooting and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure safe, compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation, DCS, ESD, F&G, PLC and comms systems.
• Proven experience in oil & gas commissioning, brownfield/live plant work and EPC environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise Instrumentation commissioning activities per project requirements and standards.
• Perform I/O checks, hot loop testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of instruments and control systems.
• Conduct cause-effect verification, functional testing, logic checks, and narrative validation.
• Coordinate activities with Construction, QA/QC, Client, Vendors and Operations teams.
• Prepare and review commissioning procedures, method statements, risk assessments and testing protocols.
• Witness SAT/ISAT, operational and interface testing, and Modbus testing.
• Carry out MC walkdowns, ITR verification, punch list closure and close-out.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, PTW, and safe commissioning practices.

Skills

Process instrumentation

DCS

ESD

F&G

PLC

Communication systems

Troubleshooting

Coordination

HSE standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering

Tools

HART Communicators

Emerson Trex Communicators

Foundation Fieldbus

Job description

Senior Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer to join our commissioning team for major Oil & Gas EPC projects in the UAE. The ideal candidate will possess extensive commissioning experience in brownfield and greenfield facilities, with a strong focus on instrumentation systems, control systems, and plant startup activities.

YOUR ROLE

As Senior Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible in the performance of the following but not limited to duties and responsibilities;

• Execute and supervise Instrumentation commissioning activities in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Perform: I/O Checks, Hot Loop Testing, Instrument Calibration, Instrument and Control System Troubleshooting
• Conduct: Cause & Effect Verification, Functional Testing, Logic Checks, Control Narrative Validation.
• Utilize commissioning and diagnostic tools including: HART Communicators, Emerson Trex Communicators, Foundation Fieldbus Systems.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with Construction, QA/QC, Client representatives, Vendors, and Operations teams, particularly for brownfield modifications and tie-ins.
• Prepare and review: Commissioning Procedures, Method Statements, Risk Assessments (RA), Testing Protocols.
• Execute and witness: SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), ISAT (Integrated Site Acceptance Testing), Operational Testing, Interface Testing, Modbus Communication Testing.
• Carry out: System Conformity Checks, Mechanical Completion (MC) Walkdowns, Inspection Test Record (ITR) Verification and Completion, Punch List Management and Close-out
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, PTW systems, and safe commissioning practices.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience

• Minimum 12-20 years of experience in Oil & Gas commissioning projects
• Proven experience in EPC commissioning environments
• Demonstrated experience in brownfield modification projects and live plant commissioning
• ADNOC project experience preferred

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation, DCS, ESD, F&G, PLC, and communication systems
• Excellent troubleshooting, coordination, and communication skills
• Strong commitment to HSE standards and safe work practices

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.