Job Description
Job: Control System Commissioning Engineer/Lead
Reports Directly To: Commissioning Manager
Objectives :
▪ To be the Subject Matter Expert in commissioning of specific control disciplines such as ICSS, Advanced Process Control (APC), distributed control systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
▪ Lead the execution phase of the project for the ICSS/DCS/PLC scope ensuring all vendor and internal deliverables are approved prior to commissioning and SAT of the ICSS/DCS/PLC systems.
▪ To be the focal point and first line of contact for ICSS including Fire & Gas systems, UCPs Commissioning in the execution phase
▪ Focal point for ICSS / PLC / UCP vendor team at site and ensure adequate level of vendor specialist support is maintained.
▪ Liaising with Control System vendor and Company Control System Engineer.
Key Indicator(s) :
▪ Project KPIs
▪ Commissioning KPIs
▪ HSE Objectives achievement
▪ Up Time compliance
▪ Planning Accuracy
▪ Cost Management
▪ Leadership qualities
▪ Vendor management at site.
Activities :
▪ Review ICSS FAT scope and procedures, and supervise ICSS FAT and approve FAT report
▪ Should have expertise in following area associated with ICSS commissioning and operations such as ,
✓Calibration and Loop checks (system side), Logic/ software verification, C&E testing and ESD testing
✓Knowledge of DCS programming (Multiple system experience Siemens PC7, YK C3000, Honeywell C300, Delta V. etc is preferred)
✓Sufficient knowledge of system hardware, System software and interface protocols.
✓Experience and references with DCS migration projects.
✓Experience with design/engineering programming of DCS, ESD and F&G
✓Knowledge of control strategy and control theory (PI/PID/Cascade/spilt range controls/ alarm managements/etc).
✓ Interface skills with package unit systems, including experience with serial communication protocols and tools (Modbus, TCP/IP).
✓Knowledge of process controls, failsafe design aspects, Asset Management Systems, HART protocols, FF and Profibus Protocol
✓Experience with control philosophy documents; determine algorithms to enabling programming of DCS software.
✓Experience with evaluating DCS design documents provided by vendor.
✓Capable of graphic design and modification and preparation of OTP (Operational Test Procedures)
✓Proven experience with control and communication networks (servers/network switches/controllers/ firewall/graphic design, etc),
▪ Review the system and sub-system boundaries for ICSS scope as per project ICSS architecture.
▪ Coordinate with engineering lead and vendor for any issue, MOC, or FAT related outstanding work related to ICSS/DCS/PLC.
▪ Review of Operational Test Procedures for ICSS, ESD and F&G systems.
▪ Monitor Commissioning of ICSS/DCS/PLC systems and assist in the Commissioning systems/sub-systems of other disciplines that require Instrumentation, ICSS & Telecom input
▪ Review Vendor procedures, Spares lists, and O&M manuals
▪ Ensure all FAT/SATs are attended and review and update reports, both internal & Vendor’s
▪ Attend the Daily Commissioning Meetings report all activities, progress and areas of concern to the Commissioning Manager
▪ Experience in Resource planning and system handover process which includes maintaining site red-line mark-ups
Interfaces
This list is not exhaustive:
▪ Engineering Team
▪ Procurement Team
▪ Construction
▪ Operations & Maintenance Team
▪ Operations Team
▪ CROs
▪ Commissioning team (other disciplines)
▪ Client Commissioning Team
▪ QA/QC Team
▪ Vendor Control System Engineer
▪ PTW Coordinator
Prior Expertise / Experience Required : Bachelor Engineering degree in Instrument and Control >10 years of experience in Engineering and site execution of ICSS commissioning.
Processes :
▪ PSAIM
▪ PTW
▪ Isolations guidelines
▪ Risk Assessment
▪ SIL/LOPA Review
▪ SIF Loop Testing
▪ ESD Testing
▪ iFAT (integrated FAT)
▪ Completions Database, Maximo CCMS
▪ Project Document Control and database