Instrument Commissioning Lead Engineer – UAE & Iraq | TotalEnergies

 Instrument Commissioning Lead Engineer – UAE & Iraq | TotalEnergies

An international Oil & Gas career opportunity is currently available for an experienced Instrument Commissioning Lead Engineer to work on a project involving China NOC and TotalEnergies across the UAE and Iraq.

This opportunity is aimed at experienced commissioning professionals with a strong background in instrumentation, oil and gas projects, commissioning leadership, and international EPC environments.

Job Details

- Job Title: Instrument Commissioning Lead Engineer

- Project: GPP – China NOC & TotalEnergies

- Location: UAE 🇦🇪 & Iraq 🇮🇶

- Work Environment: Onshore

- Reports To: Commissioning Manager

- Rotation: 4–5 months on / 1 month off

- Oil & Gas Experience: 10+ years

- Instrument Commissioning Experience: 5+ years

- Role: Lead Commissioning Position

- Language: Fluent English

- Employment Status: No family status

Salary and Benefits

According to the recruitment announcement, the compensation package includes:

USD 5,000 – 6,000 per month during working months

In addition, the package includes:

- 20% payment for the leave month

- Site accommodation

- Meals

- Transportation

The position follows a rotational work schedule of 4–5 months on site followed by 1 month off.

Mandatory Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered for this position.

TotalEnergies Experience – Mandatory

⚠️ Previous TotalEnergies experience is mandatory.

Candidates should clearly mention their previous TotalEnergies project experience in their CV and in the summary submitted with their application.

Professional Experience

- 10+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry

- Minimum 5 years of Instrument Commissioning experience

- Previous experience in a Lead Commissioning role

- Strong experience with onshore Oil & Gas projects

- Fluent English

- Experience working in demanding international project environments

Key Responsibilities

The Instrument Commissioning Lead Engineer will be expected to contribute to commissioning activities and provide technical leadership within the project.

Key areas of responsibility include:

- Leading Instrument Commissioning activities

- Supporting commissioning planning and execution

- Coordinating commissioning activities on site

- Ensuring commissioning work is performed according to project requirements

- Supporting troubleshooting and technical resolution of instrumentation issues

- Coordinating with the Commissioning Manager and project teams

- Maintaining compliance with project procedures and technical requirements

- Supporting safe and efficient commissioning execution

Preferred Qualifications

The following experience is considered an advantage:

GPP Project Experience

Experience working on 2 or more GPP projects is preferred.

International IOC Experience

Experience with other major International Oil Companies (IOCs), including:

- Shell

- ADNOC

- BP

- Other major IOC projects

is considered an advantage.

Multinational EPC Experience

Previous experience working within a multinational EPC environment is also preferred.

Working Conditions

This is an onshore site-based position requiring a demanding work schedule.

The announced working conditions are:

7 days per week – 12 hours per day

Candidates should therefore be prepared to work according to the project's intensive site schedule in the UAE and Iraq.

HSE Requirements

Health, Safety and Environment requirements are a major part of the position.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

- Strictly comply with project HSE policies and procedures

- Follow all site safety requirements

- Promote a strong safety culture

- Support safe commissioning practices

- Maintain high standards of professional and operational safety

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the mandatory requirements should submit:

1. Updated CV

2. A summary of their previous TotalEnergies experience

Applications should be sent to:

📧 

18516343393@163.com

Email Subject

Your Name - Instrument Lead - TotalEnergies

⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to clearly highlight their TotalEnergies experience, Instrument Commissioning background and previous Lead-level responsibilities in their application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job title?

The position is Instrument Commissioning Lead Engineer.

Where is the position located?

The assignment covers onshore projects in the UAE 🇦🇪 and Iraq 🇮🇶.

How much Oil & Gas experience is required?

Candidates must have 10+ years of Oil & Gas experience.

How much Instrument Commissioning experience is required?

A minimum of 5 years of Instrument Commissioning experience is required, including experience in a Lead role.

Is TotalEnergies experience mandatory?

Yes. Previous TotalEnergies experience is mandatory for this opportunity.

What is the rotation schedule?

The announced rotation is 4–5 months on followed by 1 month off.

What is the salary?

The announced compensation is USD 5,000–6,000 per month during working months, plus 20% for the leave month.

Are accommodation and meals provided?

Yes. The announcement states that site accommodation, meals and transportation are provided.

What are the working hours?

The announced site schedule is 7 days per week and 12 hours per day.

How can candidates apply?

Candidates should send their updated CV together with a summary of their TotalEnergies experience to:

18516343393@163.com

The email subject should be:

Your Name - Instrument Lead - TotalEnergies

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