Senior Commissioning Engineer - Instrumentation and Control

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Instrumentation and Control

Are you an experienced Instrumentation & Control Commissioning Engineer with a strong background in Oil & Gas EPC projects? We are seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Commissioning to lead and coordinate commissioning activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and successful project handover while meeting quality, schedule, and client requirements.

WHO WE ARE

Target Engineering brings 50+ years of experience in EPC and industrial infrastructure. With in-house fabrication, marine expertise, and multidisciplinary capability, we deliver projects with scale, confidence, and care.

WHY JOIN US

At Target Engineering, you’ll work on large-scale energy, marine, and civil infrastructure projects. Join a business with deep technical roots, where your voice is heard, your impact is visible, and your career is part of a legacy of excellence.

YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Commissioning

, you will be responsible for the following key responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Commissioning Execution & Supervision

• Lead and supervise day-to-day instrumentation and control commissioning activities across assigned project scopes.

• Ensure commissioning activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures, commissioning plans, specifications, and project standards.

• Monitor commissioning progress against project schedules and implement corrective actions where required.

• Coordinate commissioning teams, vendor representatives, subcontractors, and field personnel.

• Conduct regular site walks, commissioning reviews, and progress meetings to resolve field issues.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Review instrumentation and control system drawings, loop diagrams, cause & effect charts, P&IDs, and commissioning procedures.

• Provide technical guidance to commissioning engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.

• Resolve technical queries in coordination with Engineering, Construction, and QA/QC teams.

• Identify and mitigate commissioning and operability challenges before startup.

• Support system readiness reviews, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project specifications, client requirements, and international standards.

• Coordinate inspections, testing, loop checking, calibration, functional testing, and system validation.

• Verify completion of punch lists and ensure timely close-out of deficiencies.

• Support NCR resolution and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Ensure commissioning documentation and test records are complete and accurate.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements during commissioning and startup operations.

• Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety reviews before critical activities.

• Promote safe work practices and ensure proper utilization of PPE.

• Identify potential hazards and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Foster a strong safety culture among commissioning personnel and contractors.

Internal Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Planning, Procurement, and HSE teams.

• Support system handover from construction to commissioning.

• Ensure availability of required resources, tools, test equipment, and documentation.

• Collaborate with planning teams to align commissioning activities with project milestones.

Client & External Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with clients, consultants, licensors, vendors, and subcontractors throughout commissioning activities.

• Participate in client inspections, technical reviews, startup meetings, and performance testing.

• Ensure all stakeholder requirements are addressed during commissioning and handover.

• Escalate critical issues to Commissioning Manager or Project Management for resolution.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly commissioning progress reports.

• Maintain records of testing, inspections, punch lists, permits, and startup activities.

• Support preparation of commissioning dossiers, turnover packages, and final handover documentation.

• Ensure as-built documentation and commissioning records are properly maintained.

Resource & Productivity Management

• Monitor manpower utilization, equipment availability, and commissioning productivity.

• Identify bottlenecks affecting commissioning progress and recommend solutions.

• Support optimization of resource allocation and work execution strategies.

• Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance against project expectations.

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Identify commissioning risks related to safety, quality, schedule, and system performance.

• Develop and implement mitigation plans to minimize project impact.

• Support troubleshooting and resolution of instrumentation and control system issues during commissioning and startup.

• Escalate critical technical or operational challenges when required.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of commissioning experience

  , including 3-5 years in a senior engineering role

  , within large-scale Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM projects.

• Experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, performance testing, and plant handover.

• ADNOC project experience will be an advantage.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems, DCS, PLC, ESD, F&G Systems, SCADA, Telecom interfaces, and integrated control systems.

• Proven ability to lead commissioning teams, subcontractors, and multi-discipline interfaces.

• Strong understanding of HSE requirements, QA/QC processes, and commissioning management practices.

• Excellent communication, leadership, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The chance to contribute to some of UAE’s Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects.

• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Ready to be part of our team?

If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Target Engineering and Construction Co. LLC and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success.

Apply today and be part of something excellent!