Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence Engineer

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 146,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence Engineer to enhance asset design and integrate AI technologies into operations. The successful candidate will lead workshops, ensure compliance with cybersecurity protocols, and promote edge computing initiatives. Candidates must possess at least 8 years in AI integration within oil and gas or industrial sectors. This role demands strong analytical and project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in digitalization, AI integration, or smart plant technologies.
• Proven experience in EPC project environments and multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation, edge computing, and AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review Asset Design with respect to Digital and AI gaps.
• Lead Digital and AI design thinking workshops.
• Oversee procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of digital solutions.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Collaboration across disciplines

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

EPC project environments

Industrial automation platforms

Edge computing

Job description

Job Title

Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Location

Madrid Spain

Project

LZ LTDP-1

Department

Engineering / Digital Transformation

Reports To

Project Manager

Job Description

Review the Asset Design with respect to Digital and AI gaps. The engineering design review includes whole asset from Well downhole to facilities and to oil export. Digital and AI review shall include all domains from production to operations maintenance integrity HSE logistics etc. AI design review includes the review of instrumentation at assets closed loops at process facilities process optimization edge computing autonomous operations predictive maintenance automated data QC validation robotics drones smart HSE protocols etc. Identify the AI use cases and provide recommendations to deploy AI enabled technologies at wellheads and facilities. Ensure the recommendations are implemented by Contractors and vendors. Lead the Digital and AI design thinking workshops and provide the recommendations Evaluation of AI technologies provided by OEMs and vendors. Evaluate the value realization from those technologies and ensure the compliance as per Autonomous operations requirements. Work with all business units within ADNOC to ensure the AI technologies add value to their day-to-day operations Liaise with Instrumentation and control OEMs to ensure the integration of new AI apps with existing systems Liaise with IT and OT teams to deploy the AI enabled technologies and their integration keeping compliance with Cybersecurity protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering

  • Develop and maintain theDigital and AI Design PhilosophyandDesign Basisin alignment with ADNOC standards.
  • Prepare and issue digital design documentation including specifications data sheets and functional requirement catalogues.
  • Identify and select appropriate digital and AI technologies for implementation.

• Integration & Implementation

  • Define and implement integration strategies with existing ADNOC systems such asPanorama.
  • Ensure seamless integration of various digital solutions into acommon user-friendly platform.
  • Design plant facilities to accommodate selected digital and AI technologies.

• Infrastructure & Compliance

  • Identify required IT infrastructure and ensure compliance with:
    • Wireless Infrastructure (AGES-SP-12-003)
    • Wireless Instrumentation System (AGES-SP-04-019)
  • Ensure cybersecurity compliance for autonomous operations withCyber Security Design (CSD).

• Execution & Commissioning

  • Oversee procurement installation testing and commissioning of digital and AI solutions.
  • Prepare and manage detailed implementation schedules including PO placements FAT/SAT and site installation timelines.

• Technology & Innovation

  • Promote adoption ofedge computingandautonomous operation programs.
  • Interface with AIQ products RoboWell (AWC) ESP AR360 Machinery Lab and Neuron Project.
  • Integratedrones and roboticsas part of the digitalization scope.

• Guidelines & Standards

  • Ensure adherence to ADNOCs AI P5 Guidelines and instrumentation standards:
    • Wells & Surface Facilities Instrumentation
    • Real-time Data Mapping
    • Domain Data Requirements
    • Collaborative Working Environment
    • Change Management & Communication
    • Telecommunication Infrastructure

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in digitalization AI integration or smart plant technologies within oil & gas or industrial sectors.
• Proven experience in EPC project environments and multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation edge computing and AI platforms.
• Familiarity with ADNOC systems and standards is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Project management and scheduling expertise.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with subcontractors.
• Cybersecurity awareness and data governance understanding.