Instrumentation Engineer

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

• PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC

Posted On 07 Aug 2026

End Date 03 Feb 2027

Required Experience 5 - 10 years

Skills

Knowledge & Posting Location

Operations Execution

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

Job Description

• Familiar with and knowledgeable in Permit to Work (PTW) systems applicable to Oil & Gas operations.
• Responsible for overseeing and executing all field instrumentation activities (Fire Alarm, Gas Detection, and Fire Suppression Systems and Load shifting), including installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning during the construction phase.
• Verify that all activities are carried out in compliance with IFC drawings, approved method statements, and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
• Supervise instrumentation works such as cable pulling, cable termination, tubing installation, junction box installation, and panel wiring activities.
• Coordinate and assign daily work activities to subcontractors and submit daily progress reports to the Engineer.
• Ensure the safe installation, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems, including field devices, control panels, junction boxes, and cabling, in accordance with approved drawings and project specifications.
• Ensure proper segregation and routing of signal, control, and power cables during installation.
• Witness and support functional testing, loop checking, and pre-commissioning activities in coordination with QA/QC and commissioning teams.
• Assist in the preparation, tracking, and closure of punch list items arising from inspections, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain red-line mark-up drawings and support the design team during as-built documentation, loop folders, and handover dossiers.
• Coordinate closely with electrical, mechanical, and process disciplines to ensure smooth execution of multidisciplinary activities.
• Work in collaboration with the commissioning team to plan and execute system energization and loop testing activities.
• Ability to Supervise the load shifting of DCS, ESD.
• Liaise with client representatives to facilitate inspections, obtain approvals, and provide progress updates.