Lead Commissioning Specialist -DCS

GE Vernova

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Full Time

Posted August 31, 2026

Power Generation

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Job Description

The Lead Commissioning Specialist is responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting for the full range of hardware and software products in the DCS Controls Services Business portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Actively manage controls and instrumentation activities on-site during Installation,
Commissioning and Maintenance of upgrade project or new installation, including but not limited to oversight of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics for DCS controls systems such as Mark Vie, Cimplicity, HMI and NW switches.
Provide customers with technical direction and support on Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEM) packaged products.
Understand PLC ladder logic, including basic understanding of how to navigate through ladder rungs while troubleshooting
Trace through software documentation.
Implement DCS control constant modifications.
Reading and Modifying software sequencing
Set up and modify the hardware /software associated with DCS of BOP , Gas and Steam Turbine systems.
Troubleshoot existing DCS Control hardware and software installations on-site.
Prepare field services jobs and coordinate with the project /Service managers
Provide informal and formal training to customer employees as needed
Supervise cable laying, finding Insulation Resistance (Megger) and connection
Maintain accurate timesheets and acquire customer's signature on timesheets before leaving the job site
Preparing Field Service Report-within a week of Job Completion
Understand T&C (Terms and Conditions) commitments
Provide timely and accurate internal and external reports.
Ensure contractual obligations are met and attend technical meetings with Customers.
Ensure all in-field activities are carried out safely complying with company
environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and procedures.
Provide expert consultation on complex projects.
Timely and accurately input hours, expenses, timesheets in internal systems
Pre-outage and installation planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures.
Availability to frequently travel (. i.e. More than 75%), work offshore and in restricted countries
Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.
Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality.
Support the business growth initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electronic/electrical engineering or Diploma in Engineering
Minimum of 10 years of experience in GEV DCS Controls systems such as Mark Vie/s etc.
Minimum of 10 years of working experience in Oil & Gas and Power Plant industry field activities.
Strong knowledge in rotating equipment control philosophy (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Centrifugal Compressor, Reciprocate Compressor) and their auxiliaries
Strong knowledge in synchronous machine control philosophy Generator and their auxiliaries
Strong knowledge in unit control panel (UCP), motor control center (MCC), direct current panel (DCP), control system (DCS) and firefighting system installation and commissioning
Strong knowledge in field devices, instruments and actuators (servo-valves, thermos elements, transmitters etc…)
Ability to handle special tools like pressure pump, multi-meter, frequency generator, oscilloscope and field generator
Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID,
General Arrangement, etc…).
Valid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport).
Strong computer skills using MS Office Software Suite
Fluent English.
Has the knowledge and skill to actively support an outage and be aware of where to seek answers to questions as they arise.
Know how of EX2100e will be considered as added advantage • Excellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to
Ability to work under pressure; Take ownership of onsite activities
Willing to travel, in country and worldwide, and to work overtime
Has experienced successful installations and outages.
Familiar with Instruments and controls and PLCs for controls training
Familiarity with computer network systems & switches
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Good interpersonal and organizational skills