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Job Title: Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Offshore Project

Job Title: Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Offshore Project

KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi.

Job Purpose

The Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer is responsible for leading and managing all Instrumentation, Control, Safety Systems, and Automation engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects during FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, commissioning, and start-up phases. The role ensures technical excellence, compliance with ADNOC standards, project schedules, safety requirements, and successful delivery of offshore brownfield and greenfield projects.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

Lead the Instrumentation & Control discipline team for offshore projects.
Manage engineering deliverables, resource planning, and technical quality of discipline activities.
Provide discipline leadership during FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases.
Coordinate with project management and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Instrumentation Engineering

Review and approve:
- Instrument Index
- Instrument Datasheets
- Hook-Up Drawings
- Loop Drawings
- Cable Schedules
- JB Schedules
- Installation Details
- Material Requisitions
- Technical Bid Evaluations
Ensure proper selection and specification of field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, analyzers, control valves, and shutdown valves.

Control & Automation Systems

Lead design and implementation of:
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
- Fire & Gas Systems (F&G)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- SCADA Systems
- Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS)
Ensure system architecture complies with ADNOC and cybersecurity requirements.

Functional Safety

Participate and lead activities related to:
Ensure compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards.

Offshore & Brownfield Projects

Lead offshore site surveys and brownfield modification activities.
Evaluate tie-ins and integration with existing offshore facilities.
Support shutdown planning and execution activities.
Resolve site engineering and operational interface issues.

Vendor & Package Engineering

Review vendor documentation for packaged equipment including:
- Gas Compressors
- Pumps
- Water Injection Packages
- Generators
- Metering Systems
- Chemical Injection Packages
Participate in vendor meetings, FATs, SATs, and technical evaluations.

Construction & Commissioning Support

Provide engineering support during construction and installation activities.
Review commissioning procedures and support start-up activities.
Participate in:
- FAT
- SAT
- Loop Checks
- Cause & Effect Testing
- System Integration Testing

Quality, HSE & Compliance

Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with:
- ADNOC Offshore Standards
- International Codes and Standards
- Project Specifications
- HSE Requirements
Promote a strong safety culture within the engineering team.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent.
Master's Degree is an advantage.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, or equivalent.
TÜV Functional Safety Engineer Certification (preferred).
Membership in ISA, IEEE, or equivalent professional organizations.

Experience

Minimum 15+ years of Instrumentation & Control engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.
Minimum 5 years as Lead Instrumentation Engineer on major offshore projects.
Extensive ADNOC Offshore, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or other major Middle East offshore operator experience preferred.
Proven experience in:
- Offshore Platforms
- Wellhead Towers
- Process Platforms
- Offshore Utilities
- Brownfield Modification Projects
- Greenfield EPC Projects

Technical Skills

Engineering Software

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/INtools)
AVEVA Engineering
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office
SIL Verification Software
DCS/PLC Engineering Tools