Job Summary

Title:

SPI Administrator & Engineer

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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design and engineering capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Title:SPI/AVEVA Administrator / Engineer

Company:KBR Corporate - Inhouse Engineering

Location:Abu Dhabi UAE - KBR Office

Job Purpose

Responsible for administering and maintaining SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and AVEVA Instrumentation databases ensuring data integrity customization and integration with other engineering systems.
Additionally provide engineering support for instrumentation design deliverables ensuring compliance with project standards and efficient execution during FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.

Key Responsibilities

Install configure and maintain SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) and AVEVA Instrumentation environments for multi-user projects.
Interface with IT teams for server hosting virtualization and license management.
Liaise with vendors and EPC teams for SPI/AVEVA customization and troubleshooting.
Provide training and user support for engineering teams on SPI/AVEVA functionalities.
Manage project databases user access roles and security settings.
Perform data migration version upgrades and patch deployments.
Customize templates reports and deliverables (e.g. wiring diagrams loop drawings instrument index).
Ensure integration with other SmartPlant tools (S3D SPEL) and AVEVA applications.
Implement backup and recovery strategies; monitor system performance and troubleshooting issues.
Maintain instrument index wiring details loop diagrams and I/O lists in SPI/AVEVA.
Validate data consistency between SPI/AVEVA and other engineering systems (DCS/PLC vendor databases).
Generate bulk data reports for procurement construction and commissioning.
Support tag numbering conventions document coding and revision control.
Develop and review instrument datasheets wiring schematics and hook-up drawings.
Coordinate with Instrumentation & Control engineers for design updates and database alignment.
Assist in preparing MTOs cable schedules termination details and as-built updates.
Ensure compliance with IEC ISA and project-specific standards.

Experience

Experience:8 - 10 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control design with minimum 4 years hands on SPI/AVEVA administration in FEED and detailed engineering projects.
ADNOC experience is an added advantage.
Demonstrated track record delivering I&C design and integration on FEED/detailed engineering projects.

Qualifications

Education:Bachelors degree in Instrumentation or Electronics & Communication Engineering
SPI/AVEVA Admin Certification is added advantage.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and AVEVA Instrumentation administration.
Knowledge of Oracle/SQL databases for SPI/AVEVA backend.
Familiarity with instrumentation design principles (control valves transmitters analyzers junction boxes).
Understanding of I&C standards: IEC ISA ANSI API.
Experience with data migration and integration between engineering tools.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Effective communication and training capability.

What We Offer:

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

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Title:SPI Administrator & EngineerBelong Connect Grow with KBR !The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping ...