Instrument Engineer (Pre Commissioning Field)

Role overview

Job objective and responsibilities

• Verify field instruments, control systems, and related equipment are installed, calibrated, tested, and ready for commissioning and start-up.
• Plan and perform loop checks, calibration, functional testing, and inspections; ensure systems meet project specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements before handover.
• Check installations against P&IDs, datasheets, hook-up drawings, and vendor documentation; conduct walk-downs, verify tags, and resolve punch-list items.
• Perform device-to-system loop checks for DCS, PLC, ESD, and F&G; verify analog/digital signals and test sequences, interlocks, alarms, and shutdown functions.
• Witness and document functional tests; calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments and verify certificates, records, and tolerances.
• Coordinate with calibration vendors and DCS/PLC engineers; verify HART, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus, and Profibus communications.
• Support I/O and cause-and-effect testing and validate control valve stroking and positioner functionality.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrument Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university, with at least 10 years of relevant oil and gas experience.
• Extensive FEED experience on high-profile Middle East projects.
• ADNOC Gas project experience is highly preferred.
• Sound understanding of ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, and relevant ADNOC engineering standards.
• Strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, contractors, and clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced EPC/EPCM/PMC environment on offshore projects.
• Good communication, technical reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits and development

• The employer describes competitive remuneration, medical and life insurance, end-of-service gratuity, an employee share plan, and long-service awards.
• The posting also mentions tailored professional development, global connections, and an energy transition learning community.

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