I&C Lead - Commissioning

The Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Lead - Commissioning is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and supervising all instrumentation and control system pre-commissioning and commissioning activities. This role ensures that all I&C systems are installed, tested, loop-checked, calibrated, and functionally verified in accordance with project specifications, vendor documentation, Client standards, and applicable industry codes.

The I&C Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely commissioning and start-up of plant control systems, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA systems, field instrumentation, and safety systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commissioning Planning & Preparation

• Develop and review I&C commissioning procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and test protocols.
• Define system and subsystem boundaries and establish commissioning priorities aligned with the project schedule.
• Prepare commissioning resource plans and identify required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with construction and project controls teams to ensure schedule alignment.

1. Field Execution & Supervision

• Lead and supervise I&C commissioning technicians and contractors during:
• Instrument installation verification
• Calibration and configuration
• Loop checking and functional testing
• Control system integration testing
• Ensure compliance with P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, and Client standards.
• Coordinate daily commissioning activities with mechanical, electrical, process, and construction teams.

1. Control Systems Commissioning

Lead commissioning activities for:

• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• SCADA systems
• Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems
• Fire & Gas (F&G) systems

Responsibilities include:

• Validating control logic, interlocks, cause-and-effect matrices, and alarm configurations.
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and system integration activities.
• Troubleshooting and resolving control system issues during commissioning.

1. System Testing & Start-Up

• Lead cold and hot commissioning activities.
• Participate in:
• Pre-commissioning checks
• Functional performance testing
• Integrated system testing
• Plant start-up and ramp-up
• Identify commissioning issues and implement corrective actions to achieve operational readiness.

1. Pre-Commissioning & System Completion

• Oversee mechanical completion activities and system walkdowns.
• Verify commissioning readiness through:
• Punch list management (Category A, B & C)
• System preservation and reinstatement
• Coordinate the structured handover of systems from Construction to Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, and ultimately Operations.

1. Commissioning Documentation

• Ensure accurate completion and control of:
• Inspection & Test Records (ITRs)
• Loop check sheets
• Calibration certificates
• Commissioning dossiers
• Verify red-line markups and as-built documentation.
• Ensure documentation complies with Client QA/QC requirements and applicable industry standards (IEC, ISA, etc.).

1. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Ensure strict compliance with Client HSE policies and procedures, including Permit to Work (PTW), Lock Out/Tag Out/Try Out (LOTOTO), and safe work practices.
• Conduct toolbox talks and daily safety briefings.
• Ensure the safe execution of high-risk commissioning activities, including equipment energization.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the commissioning team.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commissioning-related risks.

1. Coordination & Interface Management

Interface and coordinate with:

• Engineering teams
• Vendors and OEM representatives
• Construction teams
• Client representatives
• Operations personnel

Responsibilities include:

• Participating in daily and weekly commissioning meetings.
• Providing commissioning progress updates and reports.
• Supporting the transition of systems from Construction through Commissioning to Operations.

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and supervise I&C commissioning technicians.
• Assign work activities and monitor progress against the commissioning schedule.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and safety-focused work environment.
• Support the development of commissioning personnel through coaching and knowledge sharing.