FIELD INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross in Abu Dhabi seeks a detail-oriented Field Instrumentation Engineer to support field execution across Oil & Gas projects. You will coordinate between design, procurement, and construction to ensure instrumentation and control systems are installed, tested, and commissioned per design requirements and project schedules.

You will lead on-site instrumentation activities, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure compliance with HSE, QA/QC, and project standards while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or Control Engineering.
• 8–12 years of field instrumentation experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical.
• Knowledge of hazardous area classifications and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site focal point for field instrumentation and control systems installation and integration.
• Interpret and implement IFC drawings, data sheets, loop diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate with construction teams on installation of field instruments, control valves, junction boxes, and cabling.
• Review technical queries and liaise with design offices, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Verify calibration, loop checking, and functional testing; support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensure works comply with standards, QA/QC, HSE, and maintain as-built documentation.

Skills

Field instrumentation

Control systems

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation/Electrical/Control Engineering

Tools

SPI/INtools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Field Instrumentation Engineer to support field execution and coordinate between design procurement and construction teams for Oil & Gas projects. The role focuses on ensuring instrumentation and control systems are installed tested and commissioned in line with design requirements project standards and construction schedules. This position plays a critical role in resolving technical issues on-site and driving seamless integration between engineering deliverables and field execution.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the site focal point for all field instrumentation and control systems installation and integration activities.
• Interpret and implement Instrumentation IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings data sheets hook-up diagrams loop diagrams cable schedules and wiring diagrams.
• Support and coordinate with construction teams on installation of:
  • Field instruments (pressure temperature flow level etc.)
  • Control valves actuators
  • Instrument junction boxes and marshaling panels
  • Cable laying glanding and termination
• Review and coordinate resolution of technical queries (TQs) and RFIs related to instrumentation scope.
• Liaise with design offices vendors and construction subcontractors for timely resolution of technical issues and interface challenges.
• Verify and supervise instrument calibration loop checking and functional testing at the site.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning teams by ensuring instrument systems are ready for energization and integration into control systems (e.g. DCS/PLC/ESD/F&G).
• Ensure all instrumentation works comply with engineering standards project specifications HSE practices and QA/QC requirements.
• Maintain and update as-built documentation red-line markups and commissioning records.
• Participate in inspections punch listing and handover processes.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Instrumentation Electronics Electrical or Control Engineering.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in field instrumentation in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of Field instrumentation and control systems Hazardous area classification (ATEX IECEx)
• Strong knowledge of International codes and standards (ISA IEC API NEC/NEMA)
• Experience with instrumentation design packages wiring diagrams loop drawings.
• Familiar with tools such as SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/INtools) AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Experience coordinating with DCS/PLC vendors (e.g. Emerson ABB Siemens Honeywell).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in onshore terminals offshore platforms or LNG facilities. (Preferred)
• Previous involvement in EPC or brownfield projects. (Preferred)
• Familiarity with ICSS (Integrated Control and Safety Systems) and safety instrumentation (SIS ESD F&G). (Preferred)
• Certification in EX (Explosion-Proof) equipment or functional safety (IEC 61511) is a plus. (Preferred)

VERTICAL

ENGINEERING

Key Skills
Academics,Dhtml,Computer Data Entry,B2C,Domestic,Field
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1