Remote Instrumentation & Controls Commissioning Engineer

Alava Consulting; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alava Consulting's client is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Commissioning Specialist to support commissioning and start-up of industrial facilities. This remote role requires strong instrumentation, electrical, and controls expertise and the ability to troubleshoot remotely while guiding field teams.

You will review engineering docs, perform loop checks, assist with cabling and testing, coordinate with vendors and operations, and help ensure on-schedule startup.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of industrial instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
• Extensive experience with industrial commissioning and start-up.
• Experience using testing tools including multimeters and HART communicators.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC/control systems and HMI software.
• Working knowledge of DeltaV control systems.
• Experience with 24V–480V electrical systems.
• Experience commissioning field instrumentation and control valves.
• Knowledge of instrumentation loop checks and system testing.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review P&IDs, plot plans, electrical drawings, and vendor specs.
• Provide remote technical support to field commissioning teams.
• Support P&ID walkdowns, loop checks, and functional testing.
• Assist with instrumentation, transmitters, control valves, and related systems.
• Support commissioning of Power Distribution Centers and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, PLC, DCS, and controls issues.
• Provide technical support for Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI platforms.
• Review system functional tests and sequence verification.
• Coordinate with engineering, vendors, and operations to resolve issues.
• Support start-up activities and operations training as needed.
• Identify and resolve commissioning issues that could impact schedules.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

Industrial commissioning

Troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI platforms

DeltaV

P&ID reading

Remote support

Start-up

Remote commissioning support

Heavy industry familiarity

Vendor/contractor coordination

Greenfield/brownfield experience

Tools

Multimeters

HART communicators

Job description

Alava Consulting's client is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Commissioning Specialist to support commissioning and start-up of industrial facilities. This remote role requires strong instrumentation, electrical, and controls expertise and the ability to troubleshoot remotely while guiding field teams.

You will review engineering docs, perform loop checks, assist with cabling and testing, coordinate with vendors and operations, and help ensure on-schedule startup.