Construction Engineer - Instrument

Penspen Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen Ltd. is seeking Construction Engineers (Instrument) with proven oil and gas sector experience to oversee instrumentation installation, testing and commissioning at the Abu Dhabi project site.

Role requires reviewing drawings, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring progress in line with safety, quality, and project standards. GCC exposure and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• Min 10 years of Oil & Gas experience, 5+ years GCC.
• 5+ years in similar role on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• Experience with field instruments, DCS, PLCs, and control systems.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site execution of I&C construction activities.
• Ensure installation, testing, and commissioning of I&C systems meet project requirements.
• Review technical drawings, layouts, and vendor documents.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and contractors for smooth site operations.
• Monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports and communicate updates to project management.

Skills

Field instruments

DCS & PLCs

Control systems

Leadership

Problem solving

Standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering

Job description

We are hiring Construction Engineers (Instrument) with proven experience in the oil and gas sector.The role involvesand supervising instrumentation systems installation and commissioning activities at the project site, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee site execution of I&C construction activities.
• Ensure installation, testing, and commissioning of I&C systems meet project requirements.
• Review technical drawings, layouts, and vendor documents.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and contractors for smooth site operations.
• Monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports and communicate updates to project management.
• Experience in handling terminals, onshore fields, and maintenance hubs is preferred.

Qualification / Experience (Skills):

• Bachelor's degree inInstrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in Oil & Gas (5) years in GCC region.
• Must have at least Five (5) years of experience in similar position for international major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects
• Experience with major onshore projects.
• Strong understanding of industry codes, standards, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with field instruments, DCS, PLCs, and control systems.
• Good leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills

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