Field Instrument Specialist Oil&Gas

PES Engineering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is seeking a Field Instrument Specialist with 5-15 years of experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for estimating instrumentation material costs, reviewing specifications, preparing documentation, and coordinating engineering efforts. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Instrumentation or a related field and have strong proficiency in instrumentation design and vendor management. This position offers office-based work with potential travel to vendor sites.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in instrumentation engineering.
• Proven proficiency in engineering documentation workflows.
• Knowledge of HSE best practices and post-order material handling.

Responsibilities

• Estimate quantities and costs for instrumentation materials during bidding.
• Review client specifications and define instrumentation design basis.
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications, datasheets, and drawings.
• Coordinate subcontractor engineering and 3D modelling activities.
• Support FAT at vendor locations and provide site assistance.

Skills

Instrumentation design principles

Proficiency in Smart plant Instrumentation

Vendor management

3D modelling supervision

Estimating quantities and costs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or related engineering field

Tools

Engineering software for 2D/3D modelling

Document management systems

Job description

PES ENGINEERING was born from the Engineering Division of PES, founded in 1979, and currently has over 200 permanent engineering staff, boasting significant experience in the Oil & Gas, Power, Renewable Energy, Chemical, Petrochemical, and Automotive sectors.

PES ENGINEERING provides technical and engineering services (Civil, Rotating Machinery, Static Equipment, Process, HSE Design, Electro-instrumental, Layout & Piping), offering over 200,000 engineering hours per year to all major Oil & Gas Companies, EPC Contractors, Industrial Manufacturers, etc.

Currently, PES ENGINEERING has 8 offices in Italy : HQ in Rosignano Solvay (LI), Livorno, San Donato Milanese, Florence, Rome, Bari, Vibo Marina (VV), and Gela.

Abroad, PES ENGINEERING is present in three countries (UK, Romania, UAE). In addition, a series of strategic partnerships, signed on virtually every continent, support the company in carrying out multidisciplinary engineering, service, service management, inspection & expediting, and recruitment & hiring of local personnel.

We are looking for a Field Instrument Specialist with the following requirements :

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate quantities and costs for instrumentation materials during bidding.
• Review client specifications and define instrumentation design basis.
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications, datasheets, and drawings.
• Validate vendor calculations and sizing for control / safety valves and measurement elements.
• Coordinate subcontractor engineering and 3D modelling activities.
• Support FAT at vendor locations and provide site assistance during construction and commissioning.
• Contribute to project proposals, technical evaluations, and engineering reports.
• Close coordination with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Office-based with potential travel to vendor sites and construction locations.
• Experience Required : 5–15 years
• Proficient in instrumentation design principles and engineering documentation workflows.
• Proficiency in Smart plant Instrumentation
• Knowledge of international instrumentation standards, codes, and practices.
• Skilled in estimating quantities, man-hours, and material costs.
• Capable of vendor management, bid evaluation, and subcontractor coordination.
• Experienced in P&ID mechanization, equipment sizing, and 3D modelling supervision.
• Familiarity with engineering software tools and document management systems.
• Knowledge of HSE best practices and post-order material handling.
• Engineering software for 2D / 3D modelling and design documentation.
• Tools for procurement, reporting, document control, and P&ID generation..
• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or related engineering field.
• EPC project experience is desirable.
• Exposure to vendor FAT, material inspection, and engineering site support..