About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating all instrumentation and control engineering activities within a project. The role involves ensuring that design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements for a high-profile client.
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Our Clients and Projects
We are a market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization, and electrification markets. Our teams deliver large and complex projects for national and international energy companies globally. We pride ourselves on steady and predictable delivery and are on an exciting growth trajectory. Energy security, transition, and supply have never been more vital, and our enabling teams are at the forefront of transformative projects that provide sustainable power to generations to come.
What We Can Offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
- Competitive remuneration package: Regular reviews to ensure competitive rewards.
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care.
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Life Assurance cover provided.
- End of Service Gratuity: Eligible for an End of Service benefit in line with UAE Labor Law.
- The Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase shares with a company match.
- Long Service Award: Recognition of commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
- Commitment to continued professional development: Tailored development plans for individual needs and interests.
- Global connections: Collaborate with experts at the forefront of the industry.
- Energy Transition Academy: Community of experts sharing knowledge on existing and emerging energy systems.
Key Objectives for this Role
- Ensure compliance of all Instrumentation & Control (I&C) engineering activities with project specifications, client requirements, international codes, and industry best practices.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight of instrumentation, automation, and control system design throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure successful design, integration, installation, testing, and commissioning of control systems, including DCS, PLC, ESD, SCADA, and F&G systems.
- Monitor EPC contractor performance and ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables.
- Support safe and reliable plant operations through robust control and safety instrumented systems.
- Ensure compliance with functional safety requirements and process safety standards.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities for seamless integration of instrumentation and control systems.
- Minimize technical risks and provide effective solutions during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Optimize project execution by maintaining quality, cost-effectiveness, and schedule adherence.
- Review and approve technical documents, vendor packages, and engineering deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Review and supervise all I&C engineering activities performed by EPC contractors and vendors.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, client standards, international codes, and industry best practices.
- Review and approve instrument data sheets, specifications, control philosophies, and diagrams.
- Evaluate the design and implementation of DCS, PLC, ESD, F&G Systems, and SCADA systems.
- Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and other technical risk reviews.
- Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom, and Safety disciplines.
- Review vendor proposals and procurement documentation for instrumentation and control equipment.
- Monitor engineering progress and ensure timely delivery of design documents.
- Provide technical support during engineering, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.
- Resolve technical queries and site issues related to instrumentation and control systems.
- Witness and approve Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and functional tests.
- Verify installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning of field instruments and control systems.
Qualifications
- Skills And Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Master's Degree in Instrumentation, Automation, or Control Systems Engineering is advantageous.
- Typically 15+ years of experience in I&C engineering within Oil & Gas, LNG, Refinery, Petrochemical, Offshore, Power, or Industrial Projects.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior engineering role in PMC, EPC, or major capital projects.
- Strong knowledge of international codes and standards (IEC, ISA, API, NFPA, NORSOK, ISO).
- Extensive experience with DCS, PLC, SCADA, ESD, SIS, and F&G systems.
- Proven experience in instrumentation design, control system architecture, and automation engineering.
- Experience in HAZOP, SIL Assessment, Functional Safety, and Risk Management studies.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
