Instrument Technician – Instrument Commissioning & Startup

About the role

Bilfinger is seeking an Instrument Technician to join its Project Management (Technical Services) team. You will be responsible for executing instrument commissioning and startup activities, ensuring that all equipment meets safety, quality, and project standards before handover to operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform instrument pre‑commissioning and commissioning tasks according to approved procedures.
• Conduct loop checks, calibrations and functional testing of field instruments.
• Coordinate with construction, operations, EPC contractors and vendors to ensure a seamless transition.
• Troubleshoot and resolve instrument‑related issues during startup.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all commissioning activities and report progress, risks and deviations.
• Support system integration and assist with safety audits, toolbox talks and HSE compliance.

Required profile

• Diploma in Instrumentation or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in instrument commissioning and startup within the process industry.
• Strong knowledge of field instrumentation, loop checks and calibration procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Required skills

• Instrument commissioning
• Instrument startup
• Loop checks
• Calibration of field instruments
• System integration
• Functional testing

What we offer

• Opportunities to work on large‑scale industrial projects across energy, chemicals, pharma and oil & gas sectors.
• Professional development in a global, sustainability‑focused company.
• Collaborative work environment with strong safety culture.