FIELD INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a detail-oriented Field Instrumentation Engineer. The role involves coordinating between design, procurement, and construction teams in Oil & Gas projects, ensuring instrumentation and control systems meet design standards. Ideal candidates have 8-12 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and strong knowledge of field instrumentation and control systems.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in field instrumentation in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience coordinating with DCS/PLC vendors.

Responsibilities

• Act as site focal point for instrumentation and control systems.
• Implement and review Instrumentation IFC drawings and data sheets.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Skills

Field instrumentation

Control systems

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical or Control Engineering

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation

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.

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.

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)

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