PCC (PreCommissioning & Commissioning) Instrumentation Lead Engineer
Location: Oman
Employment Type: Project / Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced PCC Instrumentation Lead Engineer to lead and execute instrumentation related precommissioning and commissioning activities on a largescale 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 (preferred)