Lead Engineer Commissioning Electrical, Instrumentation & Telecommunication Systems

MISC Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

MISC Group in Malaysia seeks a senior commissioning leader for Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Telecommunication (EICT) systems on offshore FPSO/FSO projects. You will lead commissioning strategies, planning, FAT/SAT, and handover with emphasis on safety, quality, and client requirements.

Requires minimum 10 years in offshore EPC/EPCI, FPSO/FSO experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in execution, commissioning, startup and handover of major Offshore Oil & Gas EPC/EPCI projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams through pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and handover phases.
• Strong ability to interface with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Clients, Vendors and Regulatory Authorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and implement commissioning strategies, plans, procedures, schedules, and handover requirements for EICT systems.
• Provide leadership for commissioning teams, ensuring safe, efficient execution and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee Mechanical Completion, punch list management, and readiness assessments for a smooth transition to commissioning and startup.
• Coordinate commissioning activities for Process Control, ESD, Fire & Gas, Electrical, and Telecommunication systems.
• Lead system integration, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing to verify functionality.

Skills

Leadership

EICT systems

Offshore

FPSO/FSO

Education

Electrical Eng (Bachelors)

Job description

• Provides overall technical and managerial leadership for the commissioning of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Telecommunication (EICT) Systems, ensuring effective planning, resource allocation, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and execution oversight.
• Accountable for achieving safe, efficient, and compliant system commissioning, integration, testing, and handover in accordance with project schedules, quality standards, and client requirements.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of commissioning strategies, plans, procedures, schedules, and system handover requirements for Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Telecommunication (EICT) systems.
• Provide overall leadership and direction for commissioning teams, ensuring activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee system completion activities, including Mechanical Completion (MC), punch list management, and readiness assessments to ensure smooth progression into commissioning and startup phases.
• Manage and coordinate commissioning activities for Process Control Systems, Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), Fire & Gas Systems (F&G), Electrical Systems, and Telecommunication Systems.
• Lead system integration, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities, ensuring successful verification of system functionality and operational readiness.
• Direct and oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Integrated System Tests (IST), and vendor support activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and operational requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and decision-making support to resolve complex commissioning, interface, and startup issues, minimizing impact on project schedule and operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations, company standards, permit-to-work requirements, and safe commissioning practices across all project activities.
• Coordinate and interface with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Project Management, Vendors, Clients, Classification Societies, and Regulatory Authorities to facilitate seamless project execution.
• Monitor commissioning progress, resource utilization, risks, and key performance indicators, implementing corrective actions where necessary to achieve project milestones.
• Review and approve commissioning dossiers, test records, as-built documentation, system turnover packages, and final handover documentation to Operations.
• Lead operational readiness and handover activities, ensuring systems are commissioned, tested, documented, and accepted in accordance with contractual and operational requirements.
• Develop, mentor, and supervise commissioning engineers, specialists, and technicians, fostering technical competency, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the commissioning team.

REQUIREMENT & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in the execution, commissioning, startup, and handover of major Offshore Oil & Gas EPC/EPCI projects.
• Minimum Years of FPSO/FSO Experience: 5
• Minimum Number of FPSO/FSO Projects (through relevant phases): 3
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams through pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, performance testing, and handover phases.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Clients, Vendors, Classification Societies, and Regulatory Authorities.
• Experience in managing commissioning planning, system completion, punch list management, operational readiness, and system handover processes.
• Previous experience in brownfield modifications, asset life extension, conversion, redeployment, or offshore facility upgrade projects will be an added advantage.
• Relevant recognized qualifications – Minimum Bachelor’s Degree Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline.