Sr Commissioning Engineer (Electrical / Instrument )

SMC International Placement; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 223,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC International Placement seeks a Sr. Commissioning Engineer Electrical / Instrumentation to lead and supervise commissioning activities for industrial projects in the UAE.

You will review drawings, plan pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and start-up, and coordinate with construction, QA/QC, operations, and other disciplines to ensure smooth handover. The role requires strong hands-on experience with LV/MV electrical systems and instrumentation, excellent problem-solving skills, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical and instrumentation commissioning.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and lead pre-commissioning to start-up activities.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV systems, control valves, and DCS/PLC/ESD systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical and instrumentation commissioning activities for industrial projects.
• Review drawings, specs, and project requirements.
• Plan and coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and start-up.
• Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, operations, and other teams.
• Supervise testing of LV/MV systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, cables, UPS, batteries, generators.
• Oversee instrumentation commissioning including field instruments, valves, transmitters, DCS/PLC/ESD.
• Perform loop checks, continuity tests, insulation resistance tests, functional tests, and calibration.
• Identify and resolve electrical/instrumentation issues during commissioning and start-up.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, HSE standards, specs, and codes.
• Coordinate with vendors for testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning.
• Maintain daily reports, test records, punch lists, and handover docs.
• Support system handover, energization, start-up, performance testing, and final acceptance.
• Provide technical guidance to commissioning engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Participate in commissioning meetings and progress reviews with client/consultant.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Sr. Commissioning Engineer Electrical / Instrumentation

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical and instrumentation commissioning activities for industrial projects.
• Review approved drawings, specifications, commissioning procedures, and project requirements.
• Plan and coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and start-up activities.
• Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, operations, and other discipline teams to ensure smooth commissioning.
• Supervise testing of LV/MV electrical systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, cables, UPS, batteries, and generators.
• Oversee instrumentation commissioning, including field instruments, control valves, transmitters, junction boxes, DCS/PLC/ESD systems, and control loops.
• Perform and verify loop checking, continuity checks, insulation resistance tests, functional tests, and calibration activities.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical/instrumentation issues during commissioning and start-up.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with approved procedures, HSE standards, project specifications, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate with vendors and specialists for equipment testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning.
• Monitor commissioning progress and maintain daily reports, test records, check sheets, punch lists, and handover documentation.
• Ensure completion and closure of pre-commissioning and commissioning punch points.
• Support system handover, energization, start-up, performance testing, and final acceptance.
• Provide technical guidance to commissioning engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Participate in commissioning meetings, progress reviews, and coordination with the client/consultant.

Preferred:

Commissioning experience is preferred.

Salary:

AED 20,000 - 23,000 per month