Commissioning Intrumentation Lead

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We are currently looking for a Commissioning Instrumentation Lead (m/w/d) for a major

international project.

Role Details

Job Title: Commissioning Instrumentation Lead (m/w/d)

Contract Duration: Up to 1 year.

Job Type: Full-time Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Instrumentation Lead

(m/w/d) to oversee and execute the site-wide commissioning of all instrumentation and control systems.

This role is critical to leading loop checking, field instrument calibration, control system testing, and integrated pre-commissioning/commissioning activities. Acting as a key interface between Construction, Engineering, QA/QC, and Operations, you will ensure all instrumentation systems transition safely, efficiently, and on schedule from Mechanical Completion to full operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

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• Commissioning Leadership & Strategy: Lead, plan, and execute field instrumentation pre-commissioning, loop testing, and functional commissioning activities according to safety and schedule milestones.
  
• Testing & Calibration: Oversee the loop checking, calibration, functional testing, and troubleshooting of field instruments, control valves, transmitters, and analytical systems.
  
• Control System Integration: Coordinate site testing and verification of DCS, PLC, ESD, and SCADA control system interfaces alongside system integrators and automation teams.
  
• Punch List & Issue Resolution: Conduct system walkdowns, identify and manage instrumentation punch items, troubleshoot technical queries, and ensure swift resolution prior to handover.
  
• Turnover & Documentation: Review and verify complete commissioning dossiers, calibration certificates, QA/QC documentation, and redline drawings for final handover.
  
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Maintain continuous collaboration across site management, EHS, construction teams, package leads, vendor representatives, and client personnel.
  
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to site safety protocols, permits to work (PTW), EHS policies, and quality standards during all energized testing.
  

Requirements

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• Language Skills: Professional fluency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) is mandatory.
  
• Experience: Proven experience as a Commissioning Lead, Senior InstrumentationEngineer, or Field Commissioning Specialist on major industrial, mining, or energy construction projects.
  
• Technical Knowledge: Strong technical background in field instrumentation, DCS/PLC logic, control loop tuning, safety instrumented systems (SIS), and pre-commissioning procedures.
  
• Qualifications: Degree or professional technical qualification in Instrumentation, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving ability, decision-making skills, and the capacity to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  

What's On Offer

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• Competitive contract rate and package
  
• Full-time contract position for up to 1 year
  
• Rotational work schedule options / support
  
• Supportive, high-performing, and safety-focused project environment
  

SilverBack is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified

candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or family

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