Field Instrumentation Engineer - PTW & Commissioning

PeopleStrong; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking a senior Instrumentation Engineer in Kuwait to oversee and execute field instrumentation activities during construction, including installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning. The role requires familiarity with Permit to Work systems, IFC drawings, and ITPs, and involves coordinating with subcontractors and QA/QC teams.

Responsibilities include supervising cable pulling, termination, wiring, and panel installation, ensuring safe and compliant execution,

Qualifications

• Experience with field instrumentation execution and high-level commissioning workflows.
• Knowledge of PTW systems for oil & gas operations.
• Ability to supervise multi-discipline instrumentation activities.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with Permit to Work (PTW) systems applicable to Oil & Gas operations.
• Oversee and execute field instrumentation activities (Fire Alarm, Gas Detection, Fire Suppression, load shifting) during construction.
• Verify compliance with IFC drawings, approved method statements, and ITPs.
• Supervise wiring, cable pulling, termination, tubing installation, and panel wiring.
• Coordinate daily work with subcontractors and submit progress reports.
• Ensure safe installation, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation & control systems.
• Ensure proper cable routing and segregation of signal, control, and power cables.
• Witness functional testing, loop checking, and pre-commissioning with QA/QC and commissioning teams.
• Assist in punch lists, tracking, and closeout of inspections and commissioning items.
• Maintain red-line drawings and support as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and process teams for multidisciplinary execution.
• Support system energization and loop testing with commissioning teams.
• Liaise with client representatives to obtain approvals and provide progress updates.

Skills

Operations Execution

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

Job description

PeopleStrong is seeking a senior Instrumentation Engineer in Kuwait to oversee and execute field instrumentation activities during construction, including installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning. The role requires familiarity with Permit to Work systems, IFC drawings, and ITPs, and involves coordinating with subcontractors and QA/QC teams.

Responsibilities include supervising cable pulling, termination, wiring, and panel installation, ensuring safe and compliant execution,