Commissioning Instrumentation Supervisor

We are currently looking for a Commissioning Instrumentation Supervisor in the framework of the pre-commissioning and commissioning of a large-scale hydrogen production facility in the Netherlands.

The assignment consists in leading all instrumentation-related pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on site including instrument calibration actuator testing loop checks and support to the commissioning of associated equipment.

The position is site-based in the Netherlands with occasional short business trips within Europe.

On a daily basis the Commissioning Instrumentation Specialist will report directly to the Commissioning Manager and work closely with the DCS E&I process and site commissioning teams.

The main duties are the following:

• Lead all instrumentation-related pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on site.
  
• Perform and supervise the calibration of field instrumentation including pressure temperature and other process instruments.
  
• Perform the initialization testing and calibration of actuators and control valves.
  
• Execute and coordinate loop checks between field instrumentation control systems and associated equipment.
  
• Support the pre-commissioning and commissioning of rotating equipment from an instrumentation and control perspective.
  
• Verify instrument installation and configuration against approved project documentation and technical specifications.
  
• Identify discrepancies during testing and coordinate the implementation of corrective actions with the relevant engineering and site teams.
  
• Read and interpret E&I documentation including logic diagrams wiring diagrams loop diagrams and instrumentation hook-ups.
  
• Read and interpret relevant process and piping documentation including P&IDs isometrics and associated technical documents.
  
• Support pre-commissioning activities such as P&ID checks blowing flushing and inerting when instrumentation interfaces are involved.
  
• Coordinate closely with the DCS team during loop testing functional checks and control system integration.
  
• Support the commissioning of electrical shelters and associated E&I equipment when required.
  
• Ensure that all instrumentation checks and commissioning activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures project requirements and applicable quality standards.
  
• Complete and maintain all quality and commissioning documentation related to on-site instrumentation checks and tests.
  
• Monitor progress of instrumentation activities and provide clear reporting on completed works outstanding issues and required actions.
  
• Contribute to the planning and coordination of commissioning activities.
  
• Work autonomously while maintaining effective cooperation with the wider site and commissioning teams.
  
  

• Minimum 10 years of proven hands-on experience in electrical commissioning within complex industrial power systems.
  
• Expert-level experience in commissioning of HV and MV systems.
  
• Strong experience in the commissioning of HV GIS switchgear MV switchgear power transformers protection systems and distribution networks.
  
• Good experience with power conversion systems rectifiers reactive power compensation and harmonic filtering.
  
• Proven experience in electrical pre-commissioning energization and functional testing.
  
• Good knowledge of grid connection requirements protection systems and relay coordination.
  
• Experience in commissioning of electrical shelters and electrical equipment.
  
• Good knowledge of E&I documentation including logic diagrams wiring diagrams loop diagrams and instrumentation hook-ups.
  
• Ability to read and interpret relevant process and piping documentation would be an advantage.
  
• Experience in commissioning management contractor supervision and field coordination.
  
• Strong autonomy leadership teamwork and reporting skills.
  
• Good command of standard digital and office tools.
  
• Fluent English is mandatory.
  
• Availability for a full-time site-based assignment in the Netherlands.
  
• The candidate must hold or be able to obtain the required site safety and electrical authorisations applicable to the assignment.
  

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in on-site instrumentation preferably within industrial process energy hydrogen Oil & Gas petrochemical or similar projects.
  
• Strong experience in instrumentation pre-commissioning and commissioning.
  
• Proven experience in instrument calibration actuator calibration and loop checks.
  
• Good experience in E&I commissioning.
  
• Good knowledge of DCS systems.
  
• Experience with Yokogawa systems is required.
  
• Good knowledge of commissioning management and site coordination.
  
• Advanced ability to read and interpret E&I documentation including logic diagrams wiring diagrams loop diagrams and instrumentation hook-ups.
  
• Good ability to read and interpret process and piping documentation including P&IDs and isometrics.
  
• Experience with pre-commissioning activities such as P&ID checks blowing flushing and inerting.
  
• Experience in the commissioning of electrical shelters and associated electrical equipment would be an advantage.
  
• Strong autonomy teamwork leadership and reporting skills.
  
• Good command of standard digital and office tools.
  
• Fluent English is mandatory.
  
• Availability for a full-time site-based assignment in the Netherlands.
  
• The candidate must hold or be able to obtain the required site safety and electrical certifications applicable to the assignment including VCA certification where required.
  
• The mission is expected to start in late October 2026 and to continue for more than 6 months.