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Instrumentation Commissioning Discipline Lead - Oil, Gas Chemical

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77001, USA
Listing for: Kiewit
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Tech
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Instrumentation Commissioning Discipline Lead - Oil, Gas, & Chemical

Instrumentation Commissioning Discipline Lead - Oil, Gas, & Chemical

Location:

Houston, TX, US Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group:
Kiewit OGC Engineering Department:
Commissioning Market:
Industrial

Employment Type:

Full Time

Position Overview The Instrument Commissioning Discipline Lead will report directly to the Commissioning Manager. They will promote and provide leadership for Safety, assist in directing and coordinating the daily activities of Commissioning Instrument techs and construction support craft. Assume direct responsibility of assigned instrumentation and systems for completion with the highest degree of safety and quality.

District Overview Kiewit's Oil, Gas, and Chemical Engineering Group is a full-service engineering firm. Our combined staff of engineers and design professionals has expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines, serving the LNG, midstream, refining and petrochemical markets. With unparalleled experience, our construction-focused engineering prioritizes constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Location This position is based at our Energy Corridor office in the greater Houston, TX area with extensive project/site travel will be expected. One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member.

This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

  • Holds and/or attends Daily Safety Meetings.
  • Lead and insist on strict adherence to Lock Out / Tag Out Procedures (LOTO), and policies.
  • Daily spot check Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for each assigned crew.
  • Assist in the Development of scoped packages and necessary forms for completed turnover package.
  • Assist in the Development of work packages associated with system testing.
  • Assist in the Develop test procedures for component and system testing.
  • Performs drawing reviews for accuracy.
  • Assist in Maintaining all drawings and database to insure accurate "As-Built" information and drawings.
  • Promotes and insists on good housekeeping in the office and on the project site.
  • Verifies available spare parts and consumables necessary for the proper operations of each assigned system.
  • Troubleshoot and isolate system problems. This includes correcting or suggesting resolutions and providing a written report of the results.
  • Checkout of installed systems and equipment adhering to OEM requirements, system descriptions, and good power plant practices.
  • Tracks progress of assigned systems and provide Commissioning Manager with timely reports on progress and activities.
  • Performs construction process assessments during system walk-downs and identify exceptions and deficiencies.
  • Performs commissioning and testing of individual components, systems, and the station as a complete integrated unit to meet all contractual obligations.

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in electronics from a University or Technical School, and/or job related experience preferred with emphasis on home office and field execution experience.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in Industrial/Gas Process/Refinery and/or petrochemical industries.
  • Minimum 5 years of detail instrumentation & control systems engineering experience in lead roles and/or specialization.
  • DCS/PLC codes and standards both domestic and international.
  • Must have broad technical knowledge of the detail design engineering process and all types of control instrumentations.
  • Experience with Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI), Instru Calc, MS Office Suite EPC experience
  • Recent knowledge of engineering methods and possesses a technical knowledge of the detail design engineering process and some types of control instrumentation.
  • Must have recent knowledge of (DCS, SIS, etc.) and Field Instrumentation.
  • Experienced with domestic and/or International electrical, instrumentation and control systems codes and standards. Including ISA, NEC, and API is required.

Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance Work productively and meet deadlines timely Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement…

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