Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Offshore Project

Title:
Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Offshore Project
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Job Title: Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Offshore Island Project
KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer for an Offshore Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi .
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer is responsible for leading all instrumentation, control systems, automation, and safety system engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects. The role ensures that design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities are executed in compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, and safety requirements throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Commissioning, and Start-up phases.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Lead Instrumentation & Control engineering activities for offshore platforms, process facilities, pipelines, wellhead towers, and utility systems.
Manage a team of Instrumentation, Control Systems, and Telecom Engineers/Designers.
Ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables within budget and schedule requirements.
Provide technical guidance and solutions for complex instrumentation and control issues.
Instrumentation Engineering
Review and approve:
Instrument Index
Instrument Data Sheets
Instrument Specifications
Hook-Up Drawings
Loop Diagrams
Cable Schedules
Wiring Diagrams
Instrument Location Layouts
MTOs (Material Take-Offs)
Ensure proper selection and sizing of field instrumentation including:
Pressure Instruments
Temperature Instruments
Flow Meters
Level Instruments
Control Valves
Safety Relief Monitoring Instruments
Analyzers and Gas Detection Systems
Control & Automation Systems
Lead engineering activities related to:
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
Fire & Gas Systems (F&G)
SCADA Systems
PLC Systems
Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS)
Develop Control Philosophies and Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
Review Cause & Effect Diagrams and Logic Narratives.
Support system architecture development and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
Safety Instrumented Systems
Ensure compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 requirements.
Participate in:
HAZOP Studies
SIL Assessments
LOPA Workshops
Safety Reviews
Review Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS).
Support implementation of Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs).
Telecom & Interface Coordination
Coordinate with telecom discipline for integration of:
PA/GA Systems
CCTV Systems
Access Control Systems
Fiber Optic Networks
Marine Communication Systems
Radio Communication Systems
Ensure effective integration of instrumentation with electrical and telecom systems.
Procurement & Vendor Management
Prepare and review Material Requisitions (MRs) and Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs).
Review vendor packages and documentation.
Conduct technical clarification meetings with suppliers and contractors.
Ensure vendor compliance with ADNOC and project requirements.
Construction & Commissioning Support
Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, and construction activities.
Review testing and commissioning procedures.
Witness:
FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests)
SAT (Site Acceptance Tests)
Integrated System Tests
Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with:
ADNOC Standards
IEC Standards
ISA Standards
API Standards
ISO Standards
NFPA Requirements
Participate in design reviews, audits, and project assurance activities.
Promote HSE requirements and engineering best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Master's Degree in Control Systems, Automation, or Instrumentation Engineering preferred.
Professional Engineering Certification is advantageous.
Experience
Minimum 18–20 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control Engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
Minimum 8–10 years in a Lead I&C Engineering role.
Extensive experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Brownfield, and Greenfield projects.
Strong offshore facility experience including platforms, wellhead towers, subsea interface systems, and central processing facilities.

Skills
PLC, SCADA, Procurement, Vendor Management, Documentation