ICSS Commissioning Engineer

ICSS Commissioning Engineer
Location: Buliisa, Uganda (Rotational 28/28)
Start Date: Q2 2026
Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
Sector: Oil & Gas – Upstream / Greenfield Project

About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced ICSS Commissioning Engineer to join a major onshore oil & gas development in East Africa.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a large-scale greenfield project in a remote and environmentally sensitive area, supporting the delivery of complex instrumentation, control, and safety systems from pre-commissioning through to start-up and handover.
You will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient commissioning of Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS) and associated subsystems within a highly demanding project environment.

Key Responsibilities Commissioning Execution & Oversight

• Define sub-system boundaries and commissioning packages
• Supervise contractor pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (onshore & offshore)
• Witness testing to achieve Mechanical Completion and Ready for Start-Up (RFSU)
• Support commissioning through to start-up and system handover

Technical Authority & Assurance

• Review and approve commissioning procedures, strategies, and test protocols
• Validate contractor methodologies and execution plans
• Ensure compliance with project standards and technical referential
• Oversee commissioning dossiers and system certification

ICSS & Control Systems Expertise

• Lead commissioning of ICSS, ESD, PSD, and Fire & Gas (F&G) systems
• Ensure proper integration with electrical and mechanical systems
• Coordinate telecoms, instrumentation, and control system interfaces
• Work closely with control room systems and operational readiness

Testing & Vendor Coordination

• Follow up on iFAT, FAT, and SAT activities at vendor locations
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance and performance
• Support offshore installation, hook-up, and commissioning activities

Planning, Reporting & Systems

• Monitor contractor progress against commissioning schedules
• Provide regular progress reports and planning updates
• Manage punch lists, including tracking, close-out, and certification
• Utilize commissioning systems such as ICAPS and ensure alignment with OPERCOM

HSE, Compliance & Cybersecurity

• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project HSE requirements
• Conduct audits and promote safe commissioning practices
• Perform regular cybersecurity checks on control systems
• Ensure secure transfer of software, licenses, and system access during handover

Training & Handover

• Support training and coaching of operations and maintenance teams
• Ensure smooth transition and handover to plant operations
• Maintain system integrity, documentation, and preservation records

Candidate Profile Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification in Instrumentation, Control Systems, or similar
• Equivalent professional experience will also be considered

Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in oil & gas or industrial projects
• Strong background in instrumentation and control systems commissioning
• Proven experience with ICSS, ESD, PSD, and F&G systems
• Familiarity with ICAPS database and OPERCOM specifications
• Experience in multi-disciplinary project environments

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of commissioning processes and system integration
• Experience supervising contractors and coordinating complex activities
• Good knowledge of telecoms and control systems architecture
• Awareness of cybersecurity requirements in industrial control systems
• Strong organisational, reporting, and communication skills
• Ability to work in remote, multicultural, and challenging environments

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