Lead Instrument & Controls Commissioning

KBR

Basra, Iraq
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Instrumentation and control systems commissioning
Dcs, plc, esd, and fire & gas system testing
Loop checks, calibration, and functional validation
** KBR is seeking a Lead Instrument & Controls Commissioning Engineer for their operations in Basra, Iraq. The role involves overseeing instrumentation and control systems during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities while ensuring compliance with safety and international standards. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading all instrumentation, control, and automation pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for a Central Processing Facility in Basra, Iraq.
  • The successful candidate will ensure safe verification and operational readiness of control systems while complying with international standards and Iraqi Ministry of Oil regulations.
  • This position requires coordinating integrated system testing with Process and Mechanical teams while managing punch list clearance and supporting plant performance testing during the ramp-up phase.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** KBR is seeking a Lead Instrument & Controls Commissioning Engineer for their operations in Basra, Iraq. The role involves overseeing instrumentation and control systems during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities while ensuring compliance with safety and international standards. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Instrumentation and control systems commissioning
  • DCS, PLC, ESD, and Fire & Gas system testing
  • Loop checks, calibration, and functional validation
  • P&ID review and cause & effect diagram validation
  • FAT and SAT coordination and witnessing
  • HSE compliance with Iraqi Ministry of Oil regulations
  • Integrated system testing with Process and Mechanical teams

Nice-to-have

  • Strong safety culture promotion within team
  • Operations team training on control systems
  • Experience with hazardous area classification ATEX/IECEx
  • Vendor specialist coordination capabilities
  • Technical clarification and issue resolution skills

Key Requirements

  • Experience leading instrumentation commissioning teams
  • Knowledge of IEC, ISA, and API standards
  • Ability to work 28/28 rotation schedule
  • Proficiency in DCS, PLC, and ESD configuration
  • Understanding of Permit-to-Work and LOTO procedures

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