Principal Instrumentation Designer

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:
  • Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Instrumentation & Control / Electrical / Applied Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience:
  • Extensive experience as an Instrumentation & Control Designer in Oil & Gas EPC projects.
  • Proven experience working on Middle East Oil & Gas projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in handling client interfaces and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Mandatory Technical Skills:
  • Software Proficiency
    • 2D Drafting:
      • AutoCAD
      • MicroStation
    • 3D Modeling:
      • AVEVA (E3D)
      • SP3D
    • Experience with model reviews clash detection and database-driven engineering environments.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Full understanding of Instrumentation & Control systems in Oil & Gas facilities.
  • Knowledge of international standards and codes for instrumentation design.
  • Experience in preparation and checking of deliverables for FEED and EPC phases.
• Competencies:
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Excellent coordination and communication abilities.
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capability.
  • Ability to work under schedule pressure while maintaining quality.

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Job Purpose :
The Principal Instrumentation & Control Designer is responsible for leading the instrumentation design and drafting activities across Oil & Gas projects ensuring technical accuracy compliance with project specifications international standards client requirements and timely delivery. The role involves hands-on expertise in 2D and 3D design tools coordination with multidisciplinary teams including support offices and mentoring of designers.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:
  • Lead and manage all Instrumentation & Control design and drafting activities throughout the project lifecycle (FEED Detailed Design and EPC).
  • Interpret and implement project specifications design criteria standards and client requirements.
  • Guide and review work performed by instrumentation designers and draftsmen to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Act as the focal point for Instrumentation design coordination with Engineering Electrical Process Mechanical Civil and Telecom disciplines.
• 2D Design & Drafting:
  • Develop check and approve 2D drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation including but not limited to:
    • Control System Architecture Diagram
    • Instrument Cable Block Diagrams
    • Block Diagram
    • Loop Diagrams
    • Wiring Diagrams
    • Hook-Up Drawings
    • Instrument Installation Drawings
    • Instrument Location Layouts
    • Cable Routing Drawings
    • MCT Layouts
    • Control Room layouts
  • Ensure drawings comply with project standards applicable international codes and client specifications.
• 3D Modeling & Model Management:
  • Lead 3D modeling activities using AVEVA (E3D) and SP3D for Instrumentation scope.
  • Develop and review:
    • Instrument and JB modeling
    • Cable tray and routing interface
    • Instrument supports and mounting arrangements
  • Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve clashes and ensure model integrity.
  • Participate in model reviews constructability reviews and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Project Execution & Coordination:
  • Plan assign and monitor design activities to meet project schedules and milestones.
  • Interface with Project Engineering Project Management Construction and client representatives.
  • Support responses to technical queries (TQs) site queries and design changes.
  • Provide input for material take-offs (MTO) estimates and project schedules.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance:
  • Implement and adhere to company and project Quality Assurance / Quality Control procedures.
  • Ensure all deliverables are checked approved and issued as per document control procedures.
  • Support audits design reviews and lessons-learned processes.
• Health Safety & Environment (HSE):
  • Apply HSE requirements in the design process with focus on safe and operable plant layouts.
  • Promote safe work practices and compliance with project HSE objectives.
  • Identify design-related hazards and support risk mitigation.