Instrumentation & Telecom Specialist – Commissioning & Start-up

Location: Sohar, Oman
Service Family: Operations
Contract Type: Resident / Site-based
Start Date: March 2026

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly experienced Instrumentation & Telecom Specialist to join the Commissioning & Start-up team of a large onshore LNG facility.
In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring the completeness, quality, and readiness of Instrumentation, Analysers, Metering, Tank Gauging, Berthing-Aid Systems, and Telecom systems to enable safe and efficient plant start-up and transition to operations.
The position reports directly to the Commissioning & Start-up Site Lead and operates within a LEAN organization requiring strong technical authority, autonomy, and mentoring capability.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning & Start-up Preparation

• Ensure quality and completeness of Instrumentation & Telecom commissioning documentation from Contractors and Vendors
• Verify readiness of commissioning procedures in line with project specifications
• Monitor Contractor commissioning activities, including FATs when required
• Ensure modifications are managed through Engineering Query processes
• Review and approve Instrumentation-related Black Start procedures
• Support management of internal and external commissioning interfaces

Commissioning & Start-up Execution

• Witness and monitor Instrumentation & Telecom commissioning activities onsite
• Act as reviewer for inhibition and isolation of safety devices during commissioning
• Witness and monitor Tank Gauging and Berthing-Aid System commissioning
• Monitor and follow up on SAT activities
• Support ICSS and Package Control Systems during loop checking and commissioning
• Validate punch list items related to ICSS and Package Control Systems
• Coordinate vendor mobilisation and start-up planning
• Control OTP execution and ensure accurate reporting and documentation
• Report any unexpected events affecting commissioning or start-up
• Review and co-sign commissioning dossiers, AOC, and handover certificates
• Ensure proper preservation and maintenance of equipment
• Ensure smooth handover and training of Operations teams
• Maintain master files reflecting “As Commissioned” status
• Ensure certification of analysers

Production Phase & Training

• Support development of Instrumentation & Telecom training and competency assessments
• Mentor and coach technicians through structured on-the-job training
• Promote a strong learning culture through knowledge sharing

HSE & Compliance

• Demonstrate exemplary HSE behavior and promote site HSE policies
• Ensure emergency telecommunication systems are fully operational
• Support telecom management during emergency and crisis situations
• Ensure activities are executed under approved procedures and PTW
• Ensure compliance with Omani law and international standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Instrumentation, Telecom, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas industry
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Instrumentation & Telecom specialist roles
• Proven experience on large onshore LNG facilities
• Strong background in commissioning and operational readiness
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and cross-functional coordination skills
• Fluent English mandatory

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.