Commissioning Engineer – Instrumentation

Contract Type: Contract
Day Rate: 682 USD

Overview

Energy Jobline is supporting a major international energy infrastructure programme and is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer – Instrumentation to support the commissioning and start-up of instrumentation and control systems across complex energy facilities.

The role will ensure instrumentation systems and field devices are tested, validated, and ready for safe operational handover in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

The Role

Reporting to the Hook-up & Commissioning SPT, the Commissioning Engineer – Instrumentation will support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for instrumentation and control systems.

Working closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams, the role will ensure instrumentation systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in line with project design requirements and safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Review engineering documentation including P&IDs, loop diagrams, instrument hook-up drawings, and datasheets
• Develop and implement commissioning procedures and inspection test plans for instrumentation systems
• Lead loop checks, point-to-point wiring verification, calibration, and functional testing of instrumentation devices
• Support commissioning of field transmitters, control valves, safety systems, fire & gas systems, and control system interfaces
• Coordinate with construction, quality, electrical, and process teams to ensure systems are ready for commissioning
• Interface with vendors during equipment commissioning and troubleshooting activities
• Manage commissioning documentation including loop folders, punch lists, and red-line markups
• Ensure instrumentation systems comply with project specifications and relevant industry standards
• Support dynamic commissioning and initial start-up of plant systems
• Maintain records of commissioning activities and prepare documentation for final system handover

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems
• Experience commissioning instrumentation systems within oil & gas, energy, or industrial facilities
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, loop diagrams, and engineering documentation
• Experience coordinating technicians, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams during commissioning
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills within operational environments
• Effective communication and coordination abilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Automation, or Instrumentation Engineering
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in instrumentation commissioning within energy or industrial projects
• Experience supporting commissioning and start-up of large-scale process facilities
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Additional Information

The advertised day rate applies to independent consultants operating on a contract basis. Candidates who prefer to be engaged as employees of the client may be offered a different remuneration structure.