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Job Title: Lead Commissioning Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) – WHT’s Subsea Cable

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-06 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead Electrical and Instrumentation commissioning for offshore and onshore Oil & Gas projects, ensuring safe transition from construction to operational handover.

Role type

Senior Lead Commissioning Engineer (E&I)

Builds

Offshore platforms, topsides, wellhead towers, jackets, substations, and utility facilities for Oil & Gas operators.

Domain

Oil & Gas, Offshore, LNG, Petrochemical, Refining

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Commissioning & Start-up)

Required skills

Electrical & Instrumentation Commissioning leadership, High/Medium/Low Voltage systems, DCS/PLC/SCADA/SIS, Functional Safety (IEC 61511), HSE risk assessment, Project Management, Vendor coordination, Mechanical Completion verification, Energization planning, As-built documentation

Preferred skills

PMP, BOSIET/HUET, CompEx, NEBOSH, ADNOC/Saudi Aramco/QatarEnergy experience, Brownfield modifications

Technologies

DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS, HV/MV/LV switchgears, UPS, Diesel Generators, Cathodic Protection, Fiber Optics, Fire & Gas Systems

Responsibilities

Lead E&I commissioning teams and develop execution plans, Verify system readiness and manage punch lists, Coordinate energization and start-up testing, Manage multidisciplinary handovers and documentation, Ensure HSE compliance and permit-to-work procedures, Resolve technical issues affecting operational readiness

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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