Instrumentation Engineer – Field Instrumentation & Commissioning

About the role

We are looking for an Instrumentation Engineer to lead all field instrumentation activities for fire alarm, gas detection, fire suppression and load‑shifting systems during the construction phase of oil & gas projects. The role involves overseeing installation, testing, pre‑commissioning and commissioning while ensuring compliance with design documents and safety procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and execute field instrumentation activities (installation, testing, pre‑commissioning, commissioning) for fire alarm, gas detection, fire suppression and load‑shifting systems.
• Verify that all work complies with IFC drawings, approved method statements and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
• Supervise cable pulling, cable termination, tubing installation, junction box installation and panel wiring.
• Coordinate daily tasks for subcontractors, submit progress reports and ensure safe installation of devices, panels and cabling.
• Manage segregation and routing of signal, control and power cables.
• Witness functional testing, loop checking and support pre‑commissioning activities with QA/QC and commissioning teams.
• Assist in tracking, closing and documenting punch‑list items.
• Maintain red‑line drawings and support the design team with as‑built documentation, loop folders and handover dossiers.
• Liaise with client representatives for inspections, approvals and progress updates.
• Supervise load shifting of DCS and ESD systems.

Required profile

• Proven experience in oil & gas instrumentation projects.
• Strong knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
• Ability to supervise subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams onsite.
• Good understanding of QA/QC, pre‑commissioning and commissioning processes.
• Experience with technical documentation (red‑line, as‑built, loop folders).
• Effective coordination with electrical, mechanical and process disciplines.

Required skills

• Permit to Work (PTW) systems
• Fire Alarm, Gas Detection and Fire Suppression systems
• Instrumentation installation and commissioning
• Cable pulling and termination
• Tubing and junction box installation
• Panel wiring and control panel integration
• Loop checking and functional testing
• DCS load shifting
• ESD load shifting
• Use of IFC drawings, method statements and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)
• Punch‑list management
• As‑built documentation