Full-Time

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Commissioning Technician

Kent

Kent

5,001-10,000 employees

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

No salary listed

Beaumont, TX, USA

In Person

Certification

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • Technician certified, with preferably college technical certificate and 15 plus years’ experience and transferable Project/Engineering/Commissioning experience preferred.
  • Established track record in frontline technician Commissioning, Start-Up and initial platform operations required.
  • Good working knowledge of test equipment and process plant instrumentation at a hands-on level.
  • Knowledge of fire& gas devices.
  • Experience with E-house commissioning inclusive of transformers, MCC, switchgear and UPS commissioning.
  • Hands on DCS knowledge at a loop check level and PLC knowledge at a loop check level.
  • Hands on knowledge of all instrument test equipment such as (but not limited to) HART communicator, Fluke multimeters, Wobulators, Pressure simulators such as Druck.
Responsibilities
  • Reports to the Instrumentation & Controls Commissioning Site Supervisor for planning and execution management support.
  • Field Supervision of I&C Commissioning Technicians
  • Carries out Instrumentation commissioning execution work as directed.
  • Communicates with the Commissioning Instrument leads for technical support.
  • Conducts instrument field tasks within requirements of project permitting, isolations, zero energy states and full compliance with CSU and Area Prime Safe Working practices, methods and processes including JSA’s / FLRA’s / Toolbox talks etc.
  • Creates RFI’s first line content in the manner of technical field questions.
  • Accepts and or signs onto permits, JSA, FLRA’s, toolbox talks in the capacity of front-line user.
  • Verifies punch list completion and signs off in systems completion database as required.
  • Completes commissioning B check sheets in a technical and legible manner.
  • Carries out daily instrument commissioning work comprising of loop checking, instrument repair, instrument field support for project activities such as leak testing etc.
  • Completes field instrument red lines on documentation such as loop diagrams, data sheets, wiring diagrams etc. in a technical and legible manner.
  • Carries out instrument field support for interlock testing, instrument field support for logic testing, instrument field support for C&E testing, instrument field support for dynamic equipment runs.
  • Escorts and provides instrument field support for commissioning vendors as required.
  • In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization.
  • These tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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What believers are saying

  • Kent Data Centres entered the UK market in 2026, expanding into AI infrastructure demand.
  • Kent won the Prinos Carbon Storage FEED and Orica hydrogen hub mandate in 2026.
  • Jaime Sedano’s May 2026 Colombia appointment strengthens Latin America growth and regional delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Aramco LTAs only place Kent on bid panels, not guaranteed revenue, into 2027.
  • Exceed integration and Sudlows execution strain management while Kent pursues Saudi, UK, and Americas expansion.
  • Nesma & Partners owns Kent outright; any Saudi capital allocation shock threatens strategic independence.

What makes Kent unique

  • Kent spans advisory, EPC, commissioning, O&M, and decommissioning across the energy lifecycle.
  • Kent closed 2025 with a record backlog exceeding $3 billion.
  • Kent won Aramco brownfield EPC and PMC LTAs on July 13, 2026.

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Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

16%
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Kent appoints Jaime Sedano as VP of Colombia operations. Kent Plc is pleased to welcome Jaime Sedano as Vice President for its Colombia operations. Jaime brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across the energy and industrial sectors, with a strong track record of delivering growth, leading complex operations, and expanding businesses across Latin America and the Caribbean. His appointment reflects the strategic importance of its South American operations, established in 1990. Today, its Bogotá team not only supports key regional projects, but also serves as an engineering centre of excellence, contributing to Kent projects across the world. With deep regional expertise and a focus on value creation, partnerships and sustainable growth, Jaime will play a key role in strengthening its presence across the Americas and supporting its clients' ambitions.

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Energy services firm Kent is acquiring Aberdeen-based Exceed, a decommissioning engineering services provider. Exceed, with operations in over 40 countries, enhances Kent's capabilities in offshore well projects and energy transition initiatives like carbon capture and hydrogen storage. This acquisition positions Kent to lead in a market expected to double in size over the next decade. The transaction is set to complete later this year, following Kent's recent purchase of Sudlows Consulting.

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