Testing and Commissioning Engineer

1. Core Objective

To lead the systematic process of verifying, documenting, and testing every subsystem within a project (Mechanical, Electrical, or Software) to ensure they function according to the design intent and the owner’s operational requirements.

2. Key ResponsibilitiesPhase A: Pre-Commissioning & Preparation

• Documentation Review: Review P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), electrical schematics, and control logic to identify potential design flaws before power-up.
• LOTO Management: Establish and enforce Lockout-Tagout procedures to ensure a safe environment for live testing.
• Inspection: Conduct "Cold Commissioning" (static testing) to verify wiring continuity, pipe pressure, and physical installation integrity.

Phase B: Execution & Performance Testing

• System Startup: Oversee the "Hot Commissioning" phase, where power/utilities are introduced to the system for the first time.
• SAT & FAT: Lead Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) to validate equipment against performance KPIs.
• Optimization: Fine-tune PID loops, sensors, and mechanical tolerances to achieve maximum efficiency.

Phase C: Expert Troubleshooting

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Use tools like the "5 Whys" or Fishbone diagrams to diagnose repetitive equipment failures or logic errors.
• On-site Correction: Perform emergency repairs, software patches, or mechanical adjustments when systems fail during the startup window.
• Inter-system Conflict Resolution: Solve communication issues between different vendors' equipment (e.g., a pump not communicating with the central PLC).

3. Technical Requirements

• Diagnostic Tools: Proficiency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, or thermal imaging cameras.
• Control Systems: Working knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA, and HMI interfaces.
• Standards: Familiarity with ISO, IEEE, or specific industry safety standards (e.g., OSHA, ATEX).

4. Soft Skills

• Decisiveness: The ability to make high-pressure calls when a system fails during a live test.
• Communication: Acting as the liaison between the construction contractors, the design engineers, and the end client.
• Reporting: Precision in technical writing for commissioning logs and final handover certificates.

5. Success Metrics

• Zero "Lost Time Injuries" (LTI) during the commissioning phase.
• Successful handover to the client within the projected timeline.
• Minimal "Punch List" items (outstanding minor issues) at project closeout.

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED3,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person