Commissioning Instrumentation Supervisor

Role Overview

Commissioning Instrumentation Supervisor at IOTA GROUP, based in Dubai.

Company Overview

The client is a leading global engineering, drilling, and construction company headquartered in Italy. It operates mainly in the energy and infrastructure sectors, providing integrated services across the entire lifecycle of major energy projects, from engineering and design to procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and operation support.

Role Purpose

Supervise and coordinate all instrumentation commissioning activities on offshore facilities, ensuring compliance with procedures, standards and schedules while managing loop checks, functional tests, calibration and system start-up across control systems and instrumentation platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Coordination

• Supervise and coordinate all instrumentation commissioning activities on the offshore facility.
• Supervise loop checks, functional tests, calibration and start-up of instrumentation and control systems.
• Lead team supervision and coordination within multidisciplinary commissioning teams.

Planning & Scheduling

• Plan, organize and monitor commissioning tasks in line with project schedule and commissioning procedures.

Integration & Handover

• Interface with Mechanical, Electrical and Process commissioning teams to ensure smooth handover and integration.

Governance & Compliance

• Review and validate commissioning procedures, punch lists and completion certificates (MC/RFC packages).
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and Saipem/Client technical standards throughout commissioning activities.

Reporting & Issue Management

• Report daily progress, technical issues and punch-list status to the Commissioning Manager.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during commissioning and start-up.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree or technical diploma in Instrumentation, Automation, Control Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8–10 years' experience in instrumentation commissioning, including supervisory roles, in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Significant offshore commissioning experience.
• Prior EPC (Saipem or similar) project experience strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems, control loops, DCS/ESD/F&G systems and commissioning documentation (MC/RFC).
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Arabic is a plus.

Additional Information

• Valid offshore survival/safety certification (BOSIET or equivalent) and medical fitness for offshore work required.
• Ability to work in a 56/28 offshore rotation schedule.