Instrument & Control Engineer

Intechww; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Intechww is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Control engineer in the UAE to interpret drawings and supervise installation and commissioning of industrial control systems. You will verify instrument installation, calibrations and wiring, and support PLC/SCADA/HMI commissioning, including handling logic, alarms, interlocks, and safety interlocks.

The role requires 5–6 years in instrumentation and control, strong reading of P&IDs, and hands-on testing and commissioning experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5–6 years of relevant experience in Instrumentation & Control engineering, installation, testing, commissioning, or project execution.
• Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, instrumentation drawings, hook-ups, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and termination drawings.
• Hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, including understanding of logic, alarms, interlocks, permissives, and sequences.
• Practical experience in loop testing, cold testing, hot testing, functional testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand Instrumentation, P&ID, hook-up, wiring, termination, loop, and control system drawings.
• Supervise and coordinate instrument installation in accordance with approved drawings, hook-ups, specifications, and project requirements.
• Verify proper installation, calibration, termination, tubing, cabling, and functionality of field instruments.
• Support the commissioning of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, including understanding control logic, sequences, alarms, interlocks, and permissives.
• Review and understand PLC logic and control narratives and coordinate with the controls team for troubleshooting and modifications.

Skills

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Coordination

Teamwork

Commissioning support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related

Tools

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Calibrators

Multimeters

Job description

Description

• Interpret and understand Instrumentation, P&ID, hook-up, wiring, termination, loop, and control system drawings.
• Supervise and coordinate instrument installation in accordance with approved drawings, hook-ups, specifications, and project requirements.
• Verify proper installation, calibration, termination, tubing, cabling, and functionality of field instruments.
• Support the commissioning of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, including understanding control logic, sequences, alarms, interlocks, and permissives.
• Review and understand PLC logic and control narratives and coordinate with the controls team for troubleshooting and modifications.
• Conduct and supervise internal testing, functional testing, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for control and instrumentation systems.
• Perform and coordinate loop checking, continuity checks, point-to-point checks, cold commissioning, and hot commissioning/testing.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control system issues during testing and commissioning and coordinate corrective actions.
• Work with Burner Management Systems (BMS), including understanding of associated logic, interlocks, permissives, trips, and safety functions.
• Verify the functionality of control loops, alarms, trips, interlocks, sequences, and emergency shutdown functions.
• Utilize and understand I&C testing equipment and tools, including calibrators, multimeters, loop testers, signal generators, and other instrumentation testing equipment.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, process, and commissioning teams to resolve interface and site issues.
• Ensure testing and commissioning activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures, project specifications, and applicable standards.
• Prepare and maintain test records, loop folders, punch lists, commissioning documentation, and FAT/SAT documentation.
• Support site commissioning activities and provide technical assistance during equipment start-up and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, project requirements, HSE standards, and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–6 years of relevant experience in Instrumentation & Control engineering, installation, testing, commissioning, or project execution.
• Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, instrumentation drawings, hook-ups, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and termination drawings.
• Hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, including understanding of logic, alarms, interlocks, permissives, and sequences.
• Practical experience in loop testing, cold testing, hot testing, functional testing, and commissioning.
• Working knowledge of Burner Management Systems (BMS) is required.
• Good understanding of instrumentation installation, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in using I&C testing and calibration equipment and tools.
• Experience participating in or conducting FAT/SAT and internal system testing.
• Strong troubleshooting, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Willingness to work at project sites and support commissioning and start-up activities as required.