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COMMISSIONING ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & TELECOM LEAD

Duncan & Ross


Job Location:

Dubai - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 September 2026 (2 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Technical Commissioning Lead with 12 years of Oil & Gas / EPCC commissioning experience including at least 6 years in a Lead role. The candidate will lead Electrical Instrumentation ICSS/F&G and Telecom commissioning activities for a large-scale project.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the definition of systems subsystems discipline boundaries and commissioning scope for Electrical Instrumentation ICSS/F&G and Telecom systems.
  • Develop commissioning strategies priorities manpower requirements testingresources and vendor support requirements.
  • Coordinate with the ICAPS Administrator to establish discipline commissioning tasks test packages and progress tracking within ICAPS.
  • Establish interfaces between E&I/Telecom systems and Mechanical Piping Process HVAC and Vendor Package systems.
  • Lead prepare and/or review commissioning documentation including but not limited to:
  • Electrical Energization Strategy and Energization Procedures
  • Instrument Loop Check Philosophy and General Loop Test Procedures ICSS/F&GFunctional Test and SAT Procedures Telecom Testing and SAT Procedures
  • Electrical Instrumentation and Telecom Pre-commissioning Procedures and Checklists
  • Functional Test Procedures OTPs and Integrated System Test Procedures Vendor VDL review FAT/SAT procedures and witnessing plans
  • Commissioning dossiers and relevant System Handover / TOM documentation
  • Lead and supervise Electrical energization Instrument Loop Checks
  • Instrument Functional Testing ICSS/F&G testing and Telecom SAT activities.
  • Coordinate end-to-end testing of signals alarms trips permissives interlocks and shutdown functions between field equipment control systems and package systems.
  • Lead Integrated System Testing (IST) involving Electrical Instrumentation ICSS F&G Telecom and relevant vendor packages.
  • Coordinate vendor technical support during FAT SAT pre-commissioning commissioning and start-up.
  • Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and resolution of commissioning issues.
  • Support Mechanical Completion System Walkdowns Punch List Close-out Ready for Commissioning (RFC) Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) and System Handover activities.
  • Ensure commissioning tasks punch items test records and dossiers are properly tracked and closed in ICAPS.
  • Verify that systems are fully tested documented and technically ready for handover to Operations.
  • Coordinate preparation and completion of commissioning dossiers and final handover documentation.
  • Lead and coordinate the Electrical Instrumentation and Telecom commissioning team including engineers technicians and vendor personnel.
  • Interface closely with Commissioning Manager Systems & Processes Lead ICAPS Administrator Construction Engineering Operations and other discipline leads.
  • Monitor discipline progress identify critical constraints and provide timely solutions to commissioning management.
  • Ensure all activities are executed safely and in accordance with project specifications approved procedures HSE requirements and TotalEnergies commissioning standards / OPERCOM methodology.
  • Perform other relevant duties and tasks as assigned by the Commissioning Manager.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors degree or above in Electrical Engineering Instrumentation& Control Engineering Automation Engineering or other relevant engineering disciplines.
  • Minimum 12 years of commissioning experience in large-scale EPCC projects within the oil & gas petroleum or petrochemical industry.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience as an Electrical Instrumentation or Control Systems Commissioning Lead on large-scale oil & gas projects.
  • Experience in multidisciplinary commissioning coordination is highly preferred.
  • Experience in coordinating with equipment vendors during FAT SAT pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
  • Must be proficient in DCS ESD PLC SIS and other industrial control systems.
  • Must be proficient in HV/MV/LV progressive energization and Master Trip testing.
  • Familiar with SAT methodologies for Telecom systems (CCTV Fiber Optics).
  • Familiar with Vendor Package Control Systems integration.
  • Good knowledge of PTW LOTO SIMOPS and project HSE requirements applicable to commissioning activities.
  • Must be familiar with OPERCOM Methodology and capable of using ICAPS
  • software for commissioning execution and completion management.
  • Fluent in English (written & spoken) capable of independently writing technical procedures and leading technical coordination meetings.
  • Experience on Middle East EPCC projects is preferred.
  • Previous TotalEnergies Qatar Energy or other IOC project experience will be an advantage. Experience with Wellhead CPF pipelines or associated oil & gas Infrastructure is an advantage.

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Duncan & Ross offers integrated and customer oriented services in different industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, Metro & Railway, Energy, Construction, Manufacturing and Telecom.

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