New Job Opening: ICSS (Integrated Control and Safety system) Lead in Dubai

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced PCCSU ICSS (Integrated Control and Safety system) Lead to play a key leadership role in delivering Pre‑Commissioning, Commissioning, and Start‑Up (PCCSU) activities for a major FLNG & FSU project.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute across the full project lifecycle; from early preparation through on-site execution; supporting the successful commissioning and start-up of a world-class LNG facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, testing, startup and handover of the Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS), ensuring safe operation of all control, shutdown and safeguarding functions


• Ensure system compliance with project specifications and safety standards.


• Manage all ICSS pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start-up (PCCSU) activities in line with project requirements, schedule, and quality standards.


• Prepare and manage CBDs (Cable Block Diagrams), I/O cabinets, Control architecture, etc. mark-ups for systemization.


• Review, comment, and approval of PCCSU ICSS deliverables.


• Supervise ICSS engineers, PLC engineers and vendor specialists


• Attendance in the Mechanical Completion (MC) walkthroughs and punch listing.


• Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety and quality across all PCCSU activities.


• Identify project risks and proactively communicate technical issues or safety concerns to project leadership.


• Commissioning and Energization of all ICSS systems on: FLNG, FSU, and Jetty (Quay)


• Supervise contractors and specialized service providers


• Develop and implement detailed commissioning scopes, procedures, and execution plans.


• Review and support Vendor FAT/IFAT and SAT activities, including attendance when required. Coordinate FAT, IFAT and SAT activities.


• Verify compliance with cybersecurity requirements.


• Prepare commissioning documentation such as CTPs, method statements, manuals, and technical instructions.


• Implement LOTOs for inhibitions and overriding and register them, and handle the Dynamic commissioning support


• PCCSU activities of DCS (Distributed Control System), ESD (Emergency Shutdown System), FGS (Fire & Gas System), SIS (Safety Instrumented System), PLCs, and SCADA

• Testing & Validation of Cause & Effect testing, Loop testing and functional testing, Interlock and trip logic validation, SIL and SIF verification, and Interface testing (Modbus Communication) with package vendors.

• Support the development of pre‑commissioning and commissioning schedules (Level 3 & Level 4) in coordination with planning teams and vendors.


• Ensure availability of all temporary equipment, tools, consumables, and spare parts required for PCCSU activities.


• Coordinate closely with multidiscipline teams (Process, electrical, telecom, utilities, vendors, construction, and engineering) to integrate commissioning requirements into design and execution.


• ESD-1 / ESD-2 / ESD-3 verification


• Lead the transition from Area-Based Completion (ABC) to System-Based Completion (SBC) in collaboration with Completion & Handover teams.


• Witness pre‑commissioning activities performed by construction contractors to ensure readiness for mechanical completion and handover.


• Manage all ICSS-related interfaces throughout pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases.


• Ensure accurate red-line mark-ups and as‑commissioned documentation are completed and handed over.


• Monitor progress against plan and implement corrective actions to safeguard key contractual milestones, including RFSU (Ready for Start-Up).


• Provide technical support during commissioning and start-up, particularly for large rotating equipment and FLNG/FSU systems ICSS wise.


• Support operations and maintenance training programs and assist in the final handover of the facility to the client.


• Manage punch list closeout, Support PIMS updates and certification, and Lead startup support and performance testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or control engineering (or equivalent), with strong leadership and coordination skills.


• Minimum 10 years of experience in ICSS pre‑commissioning and commissioning, with significant exposure to large rotating equipment.


• Proven & Extensive experience with DCS/SIS/ESD/FGS systems.


• Prior experience in LNG, gas processing, refinery, or major EPC projects is highly preferred.


• Strong understanding of system completion, commissioning sequencing, and start-up methodologies.


• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.


• Proficiency in relevant tools and systems, including MS Office, PDF tools, 3D modeling platforms, and Completion Management Systems (e.g., PIMS).


• Highly organized, practical professional with strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Extensive experience with DCS/SIS/ESD/FGS systems.


• Strong knowledge of Completion Management System (CMS) methodologies.


• Solid site experience with a strong awareness of HSE requirements, SIMOPS constraints, and field execution challenges.

• Readiness and flexibility to work across Home Office and Site locations throughout the project lifecycle.