Technician E&I Commissioning

Your tasks

We are looking for an experienced E&I technician to support electrical and instrumentation commissioning activities across project sites.

• Carry out pre-commissioning and commissioning activities safely and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Inspect electrical and instrumentation installations to ensure they are properly installed and safe for commissioning.
• Assist commissioning engineers, foremen and vendors during commissioning activities and modifications.
• Troubleshoot and modify equipment and systems as instructed.
• Lead and guide technicians in day-to-day commissioning activities where required.
• Disconnect, modify and remove existing cables, electrical control panels, light fittings, hoses and related equipment/components.
• Prepare equipment and systems for commissioning.
• Perform equipment watchkeeping and parameter recording during commissioning and operation.
• Operate and correctly use testing equipment and measuring instruments.
• Carry out isolations and energization as instructed by the commissioning engineer.
• Perform cold and hot loop checks and verify installation integrity before commissioning.
• Operate electrical/instrumentation equipment during commissioning through to handover.
• Follow permit to work (PTW), lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other applicable safety procedures.
• Immediately report incidents, unsafe conditions and potential hazards.
• Participate in company safety initiatives and required training.
• Perform other commissioning-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications & experience

• ITI or diploma in electrical/instrumentation.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as an E&I technician in a shipyard, oil & gas industry, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of commissioning experience, particularly involving permit-to-work and LOTO activities.
• Experience in ship repair and/or new-building yard environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of PLC/SCADA or relevant specialized training is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of commissioning and pre-commissioning activities.
• Ability to read and interpret method statements, procedures, specifications, drawings and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with test equipment and measuring instruments.
• Basic computer knowledge and MS Office skills.
• Good command of English.

Required skills

• Electrical & instrumentation commissioning
• Pre-commissioning
• Loop checking – cold & hot
• Testing & measurement
• Equipment isolation & energization
• PTW & LOTO
• Troubleshooting
• Electrical control panels & cabling
• Shipyard / oil & gas experience
• Safety & quality compliance
• Team coordination

Other

Working conditions Role involves both indoor and outdoor site work. Candidates should be comfortable working in Middle East site and summer weather conditions.