Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer

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Job Description - Senior Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer

Title:Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Company:KBR - Inhouse Engineering

Location:Abu Dhabi UAE - KBR Office

Key Consideration:

Preference will be given to candidates holding valid OPITO-approved T-BOSIET/BOSIET and H₂S certifications with a minimum validity of six months. The selected candidate will be required to travel ADNOC offshore on a rotational basis to conduct site surveys support brownfield assessments verify existing installations and obtain project-specific engineering data necessary for design and execution.

Job Purpose

• Provide technical leadership for I&C design during FEED and detailed engineering phases in oil & gas projects.
• Define I&C design basis standards and deliverables to ensure safe reliable and cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee integration with process electrical and multi-discipline interfaces; ensure compliance with applicable codes standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor engineers drive quality and schedule adherence and ensure robust instrumentation & control deliverables across the project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage I&C engineering design and implementation activities across all project phases ensuring compliance with project specifications industry standards regulatory requirements and engineering best practices.
• Participate in offshore and onshore site visits for data collection field verification condition assessments and preparation of comprehensive site survey reports.
• Develop review and maintain I&C engineering deliverables including instrument datasheets instrument index I/O schedules control narratives Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS) RFQs TBEs site survey scopes of work and control system modification scopes of work.
• Review and provide technical input to engineering drawings including wiring diagrams loop diagrams installation details instrument location layouts hook-up drawings control room layouts and level sketch diagrams.
• Coordinate and participate in OEM control system adequacy assessments review study findings and approve adequacy survey reports to ensure technical compliance and suitability.
• Perform and independently review engineering calculations and sizing activities for control valves flow elements thermowells relief valves and other instrumentation equipment as applicable.
• Prepare technical specifications and procurement documentation for I&C systems and equipment and provide post-award vendor support to ensure timely submission and approval of vendor engineering deliverables in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate effectively with process mechanical piping electrical telecommunications and other disciplines to achieve integrated and optimized engineering solutions.
• Participate in process safety studies including HAZID HAZOP SIL and related risk assessments ensuring incorporation of recommendations into engineering design deliverables.
• Participate in control system-related workshops and studies including CHAZOP Alarm Management and Cybersecurity assessments ensuring compliance with operational and cybersecurity requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews including process reviews plot plan reviews 3D model reviews constructability reviews and model validation activities.
• Interface with clients vendors licensors and third-party stakeholders to ensure full compliance with project requirements and timely resolution of technical issues.
• Support preparation monitoring and control of discipline budgets schedules resource plans and project execution strategies to achieve key project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international and regional standards including IEC API ISA IEEE NFPA and relevant oil and gas industry codes and practices.
• Ensure discipline compliance with QA/QC procedures covering engineering deliverables drafting standards instrument datasheets calibration requirements and procurement documentation.
• Maintain awareness of emerging I&C technologies industry innovations and digitalization initiatives and recommend value-engineering opportunities to improve project performance and lifecycle efficiency.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of overall experience including at least 8 years of dedicated Instrumentation & Control design engineering experience within the oil and gas industry covering both onshore and offshore facilities in the Middle East.
• ADNOC EPC and/or PMC project experience will be considered a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated track record in delivering both greenfield and brownfield projects across offshore and onshore developments.
• Strong working knowledge of ADNOC Group engineering standards technical specifications project execution requirements and best practices.
• Proven experience across FEED Detailed Engineering EPC PMC Construction Pre-commissioning and Commissioning project phases.
• Extensive exposure to offshore production facilities wellhead platforms central processing facilities utilities and associated infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Instrumentation or Electronics & Communication Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional certifications in Instrumentation Automation Functional Safety or related areas (e.g. ISA TUV FSE EXIDA IEC certifications) will be considered an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in the design and implementation of Instrumentation & Control Systems including Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Strong expertise in hazardous area classification equipment selection certification requirements (IECEx/ATEX) and installation practices for classified locations.
• Thorough understanding of international standards and codes including API IEC ISA ISO IEEE NFPA NACE BS EN and operator-specific standards such as ADNOC and other major operators.
• Strong technical competency in DCS ESD FGS PLC RTU SCADA telecommunications interfaces and field instrumentation systems.
• Sound understanding of FEED and Detailed Engineering deliverables Management of Change (MOC) processes document control requirements and project execution methodologies.
• Proficiency in industry-standard engineering software and applications including AVEVA Instrumentation SPI INSTRUCALC and other relevant I&C design tools.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving troubleshooting and engineering decision-making capabilities.
• Strong leadership communication stakeholder management organizational and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.