Commissioning Engineer (Instrumentation)

Company Description

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy (Oil & Gas – Power and Water), Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

Archirodon has been awarded a major Oil & Gas EPC project in UAE, and is currently building a team of experienced Commissioning Engineer, who will be based in our site Office.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all Instrumentation pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in accordance with project specifications, ADNOC standards, and international codes (ISA, IEC).
• Review and verify loop drawings, P&IDs, control philosophies, and logic diagrams to ensure compliance with approved design.
• Perform loop-checking, functional testing, calibration, and configuration of smart transmitters, control valves, and final control elements.
• Supervise and lead subcontractor teams during instrument installation verification, signal testing, and system energization.
• Interface with DCS, ESD, F&G, SCADA, and PLC vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure seamless integration of instrumentation systems.
• Ensure accurate documentation and handover of commissioning dossiers, as-built markups, and punch list closure to the client.
• Strictly adhere to HSE and PTW procedures, ensuring safe commissioning practices in hazardous areas.
• Coordinate with Electrical and Mechanical commissioning teams for integrated testing (System and Sub-System level).
• Provide progress reporting on commissioning activities and highlight areas requiring immediate management attention.
• Support training and knowledge transfer to client operation teams as part of final system handover.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of instrument calibration, control system architecture, DCS/PLC/ESD/F&G integration, and loop verification procedures.
• Familiarity with ADNOC, Shell, or Aramco commissioning standards.
• Proficient in interpreting P&IDs, I/O lists, and Logic Diagrams.
• Nice-to-have: Exposure to digital instrumentation, asset management systems (AMS), and fieldbus (HART/FOUNDATION Fieldbus).
• Understanding of permit-to-work and field isolation procedures.
• Will use specialized tools such as calibrators, simulators, communicators, and loop-checking software.

Soft Skills / Competencies:

• Team-oriented professional with strong coordination and troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of handling multi-vendor interfaces and documentation-driven workflows.
• Values safety, precision, and clear communication under pressure.
• Fits well in a structured, cross-discipline team environment with multicultural workforce integration.

• Good working knowledge of MS Office, Commissioning Management Systems software’s
• Familiar with data handlers and vendor configuration tools for DCS and ESD systems.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation & Control / Electronics Engineering from a recognized university.
• ADNOC-approved or equivalent vendor/systems training preferred (Emerson / Honeywell / Yokogawa / ABB / Siemens).
• Essential: Minimum 10–12 years of experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of instrumentation systems for Oil & Gas / Petrochemical projects.
• Preferably with EPC/PMC contractors at ADNOC sites or equivalent

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