Instrument Engineer

Required Skills

Requires a Bachelor's degree in instrumentation engineering and at least 8 years of experience in IC&T engineering practice, preferably in the oil and gas sector. A Professional Engineer (PE) certification is preferred. Must have 5 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing IC&T engineering activities, particularly in EPC projects. Strong technical understanding, leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment and manage multidisciplinary teams.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Dubai, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical Company Industry Oil & Gas We are looking for an instrument engineer for one of our clients with the following details: Start date: 01-Aug-2026 (tentative) Contract duration: 12 months (extendable) Location: Dubai, UAE (with missions to Iraq) Work status: Resident, single employer Qualifications & experience Bachelor's degree in instrumentation engineering Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred Minimum 8 years in IC&T engineering practice, preferably in large-scale oil and gas sector 5 years in a leadership role overseeing IC&T engineering activities including geotechnical and topographical surveys, particularly in EPC projects Strong technical understanding of IC&T engineering practices Proven ability to lead IC&T engineering, manage design changes and deliver high-quality engineering solutions Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic or Chinese is considered an asset Strong leadership and communication skills Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment Effective team management and working with multidisciplinary teams Activities Main missions Oversee all Instrument, Control and Telecom (IC&T) engineering activities to ensure successful project delivery for the PROJECT Network WellPads and Pipelines package Ensure the quality of IC&T engineering deliverables aligns with project requirements and standards. Coordinate between engineering disciplines to facilitate seamless project execution Maintain compliance with project technical and safety standards throughout all IC&T activities Collaborate closely with the NWP Engineering Manager, Construction team, and engineering discipline engineers to ensure timely completion of IC&T related tasks Key activities Contribute to identifying safe by design opportunities to eliminate, avoid, reduce, or mitigate the HSE risks during construction Lead and manage the IC&T engineering team to ensure all activities are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to high-quality standards considering past projects lessons learned Ensure IC&T engineering documentation produced by the contractor, including Master Document Register, is fit for purpose Review and approve IC&T engineering designs, drawings, and specifications to verify they meet project requirements and regulatory standards Support management of interfaces with other entities including Drilling, Early Infrastructure Works (EIW), PROJECT and Central Processing Facility (CPF) Participate in technical bid evaluations including vendor clarifications Participate in HAZOP, Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessment, and Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) identification workshops Participate in applicable Factory Acceptance Tests as required Manage design changes, ensuring all modifications are properly evaluated, documented, and communicated Work closely with engineering discipline engineers, such as Process, Pipeline, Electrical, Civil and Structural, Technical Safety, Mechanical, and Piping to integrate quality and safety considerations into all IC&T engineering work Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on the project Ensure that any IC&T engineering issues are promptly addressed and that all solutions are effectively communicated to stakeholders Develop and maintain IC&T engineering quality standards, ensuring all deliverables meet TotalEnergies' quality requirements Work in close collaboration with the Quality Lead where required to ensure compliance and address any quality concerns Act as the main company point of contact for IC&T engineering-related matters with contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders Provide IC&T engineering support to procurement and construction teams, ensuring alignment throughout the project phases Identify opportunities for improving IC&T engineering processes and procedures to increase efficiency and reduce costs Share lessons learned and incorporate them into future IC&T engineering activities to enhance project delivery Apply Now