Lead Engineer, Instrumentation Tech, Test 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
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
- 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
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary instrumentation teams
- Strong coordination and interface management skills
- Clear verbal and written communication in English
- Comfortable working in high pressure, multicultural site environments
- LNG precommissioning, commissioning, and startup exposure
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