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Description
The Instrumentation Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the commissioning of all instrumentation systems in oil and gas facilities. This includes overseeing the testing and calibration of field instruments, control loops, and integration with control systems to ensure they function according to project specifications and industry standards. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement commissioning plans and procedures for instrumentation systems in line with project scope and standards. Lead and supervise a team of instrumentation engineers and technicians throughout pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases. Manage loop checks, calibration, configuration, and testing of instruments such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level transmitters, control valves, and analyzers. Oversee the functional testing of instrument loops including safety instrumented systems (SIS), emergency shutdown (ESD), and fire & gas systems. Interface with control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA) and coordinate with automation teams for logic testing and system integration. Ensure compliance with international standards (IEC, ISA, API, ATEX, SIL, etc.) and project-specific specifications. Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, operations, and vendors to ensure systems are ready for commissioning and start-up. Manage instrument databases and commissioning software tools (e.g., ICAPS, WinPCS, LoopPro). Conduct inspections, FATs, SATs, and participate in system walkdowns and punch list clearance. Track progress and deliver regular reports on instrumentation commissioning status, issues, and resolutions. Support safe energization and start-up of process systems in coordination with other commissioning disciplines. Requirements: Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Engineering. Certification in hazardous area instrumentation (e.g., COMPEX, IECEx) is highly desirable. Functional Safety certification (e.g., T V FS Engineer) is a plus. Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in instrumentation commissioning, with at least 5 years in oil and gas or petrochemical projects. In-depth experience with field instrumentation, control systems, safety systems, and fire & gas systems. Previous involvement in large-scale EPC/EPCM or brownfield projects. Skills: Strong technical understanding of process instrumentation and control systems. Proficiency in loop checking, instrument calibration, and troubleshooting. Effective leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control narratives. High attention to safety, quality, and detail. Additional Information: May involve working on a rotation schedule at remote or offshore locations. Must adhere to strict HSE requirements. Will interface with multidisciplinary teams and international stakeholders.
