Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent is required. A Master's Degree is an advantage. Minimum 15 years of Instrumentation & Control engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects, with at least 5 years as Lead Instrumentation Engineer on major offshore projects, is essential. Experience with ADNOC Offshore, Saudi Aramco, or QatarEnergy is preferred. Familiarity with engineering software like SmartPlant Instrumentation, AVEVA Engineering, AutoCAD, and SIL Verification Software is necessary.
Description
Title:Job Title: Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Offshore ProjectJob Title: Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Offshore ProjectKBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi.Job PurposeThe Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer is responsible for leading and managing all Instrumentation, Control, Safety Systems, and Automation engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects during FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, commissioning, and start-up phases. The role ensures technical excellence, compliance with ADNOC standards, project schedules, safety requirements, and successful delivery of offshore brownfield and greenfield projects.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering LeadershipLead the Instrumentation & Control discipline team for offshore projects.Manage engineering deliverables, resource planning, and technical quality of discipline activities.Provide discipline leadership during FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases.Coordinate with project management and multidisciplinary engineering teams.Instrumentation EngineeringReview and approve:Instrument IndexInstrument DatasheetsHook-Up DrawingsLoop DrawingsCable SchedulesJB SchedulesInstallation DetailsMaterial RequisitionsTechnical Bid EvaluationsEnsure proper selection and specification of field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, analyzers, control valves, and shutdown valves.Control & Automation SystemsLead design and implementation of:Distributed Control Systems (DCS)Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)Fire & Gas Systems (F&G)Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)SCADA SystemsIntegrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS)Ensure system architecture complies with ADNOC and cybersecurity requirements.Functional SafetyParticipate and lead activities related to:HAZOPSIL AssessmentLOPAAlarm RationalizationFunctional Safety ReviewsEnsure compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards.Offshore & Brownfield ProjectsLead offshore site surveys and brownfield modification activities.Evaluate tie-ins and integration with existing offshore facilities.Support shutdown planning and execution activities.Resolve site engineering and operational interface issues.Vendor & Package EngineeringReview vendor documentation for packaged equipment including:Gas CompressorsPumpsWater Injection PackagesGeneratorsMetering SystemsChemical Injection PackagesParticipate in vendor meetings, FATs, SATs, and technical evaluations.Construction & Commissioning SupportProvide engineering support during construction and installation activities.Review commissioning procedures and support start-up activities.Participate in:FATSATLoop ChecksCause & Effect TestingSystem Integration TestingQuality, HSE & ComplianceEnsure all engineering deliverables comply with:ADNOC Offshore StandardsInternational Codes and StandardsProject SpecificationsHSE RequirementsPromote a strong safety culture within the engineering team.QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent.Master's Degree is an advantage.Professional Certifications (Preferred)Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, or equivalent.TÜV Functional Safety Engineer Certification (preferred).Membership in ISA, IEEE, or equivalent professional organizations.ExperienceMinimum 15+ years of Instrumentation & Control engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.Minimum 5 years as Lead Instrumentation Engineer on major offshore projects.Extensive ADNOC Offshore, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or other major Middle East offshore operator experience preferred.Proven experience in:Offshore PlatformsWellhead TowersProcess PlatformsOffshore UtilitiesBrownfield Modification ProjectsGreenfield EPC ProjectsTechnical SkillsEngineering SoftwareSmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/INtools)AVEVA EngineeringAutoCADMicrosoft OfficeSIL Verification SoftwareDCS/PLC Engineering Tools