PCC Precommissioning And Commissioning Instrumentation Lead Engineer

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Role overview

We are seeking an experienced PCC Instrumentation Lead Engineer to lead and execute instrumentation related precommissioning and commissioning activities on a large-scale LNG facility. The role carries full responsibility for instrumentation systems readiness from mechanical completion through commissioning, startup support, and handover to operations.

This is a site based leadership role, suited to senior instrumentation commissioning professionals with strong EPC project experience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all instrumentation PCC activities in line with the commissioning philosophy and schedule
• Provide technical and execution leadership to instrumentation system engineers and field teams
• Ensure instrumentation systems are fully prepared for:
  • Precommissioning
  • Commissioning
  • Startup and initial operation
• Coordinate and supervise key activities including:
  • Instrument installation verification and inspection
  • Loop checking and functional testing
  • Cause & effect testing
  • Instrument calibration and validation
  • Control valve testing and stroking
  • Analyzer commissioning
• Verify mechanical completion (MC) and manage punch list clearance for instrumentation scope
• Coordinate closely with electrical, process, operations, construction, HSE, and QA/QC teams
• Review and approve instrumentation commissioning procedures, test packs, and dossiers
• Support DCS, ESD, F&G, and PLC system testing in coordination with vendors and automation teams
• Manage SIMOPS, PTW compliance, and safe execution of live system testing
• Report on progress, constraints, and risks to the commissioning manager

Mandatory requirements (strict)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instrumentation, control, electrical, or related engineering discipline

Experience

• Minimum 10 years experience in oil & gas or LNG projects
• Proven role as instrumentation lead during precommissioning and commissioning phases
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Instrument loop checks
  • Control systems and safety systems commissioning
  • Large EPC project environments
  • Extensive site based LNG or gas processing facility experience
• Candidates without direct instrumentation commissioning leadership experience will not be considered

Technical expertise

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Instrumentation commissioning workflows and system handover
  • DCS, ESD, F&G, PLC, and analyzer systems
  • Commissioning documentation, test packs, and system dossiers
• Ability to interpret:
  • P&IDs and cause & effect charts
  • Instrument loop diagrams and hookups
  • Control system architecture drawings

Leadership & professional skills

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary instrumentation teams
• Strong coordination and interface management skills
• Practical, hands-on problem solver
• Clear verbal and written communication in English
• Comfortable working in high pressure, multicultural site environments

Ideal background

• EPC contractor commissioning background
• LNG precommissioning, commissioning, and startup exposure
• Middle East project experience