Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Power Plant

TRACTEBEL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

TRACTEBEL seeks an Instrumentation & Control Commissioning Engineer for a power plant project in the GCC/Middle East. You will review DCS/PLC deliverables, supervise commissioning activities, and ensure compliance with project standards and cybersecurity requirements.

Key duties include witnessing FAT/SAT, loop checks, and functional tests, plus assisting with handover and final acceptance. Strong field supervision and teamwork are essential for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or Control Systems.
• Professional Engineering certification is advantageous.
• Training in automation, DCS, or power plant control systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review instrumentation and control engineering deliverables, drawings, logic diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Monitor installation and construction activities for field instruments, control systems, analyzers, and equipment.
• Supervise DCS, PLC, SCADA, BMS, and plant automation system implementation.
• Witness FAT, SAT, loop checks, functional tests, and commissioning activities.
• Review control philosophies, shutdown logics, interlocks, alarm management, and plant operating sequences.
• Identify issues and recommend corrective actions during construction and commissioning.
• Participate in punch-list management, handover activities, and final acceptance processes.

Skills

Power Plant Instrumentation

DCS/PLC Configuration

Loop Checking

Commissioning

Safety & ESD

Cybersecurity Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens SPPA-T3000

Emerson Ovation

ABB Symphony Plus

Yokogawa Centum

Honeywell Experion

GE Mark VIe

Job description

Job Title: Instrumentation & Control Commissioning Engineer – Power Plant

Position Summary

The I&C Engineer will be responsible for reviewing, monitoring, and supervising all Instrumentation, Control, Automation, and DCS-related activities performed by the EPC Contractor during construction, testing, commissioning, and handover phases. The role ensures compliance with project specifications, international standards, cybersecurity requirements, and power plant operational requirements.

Scope of Work

• Review instrumentation and control engineering deliverables, drawings, logic diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and technical specifications.
• Monitor installation and construction activities for field instruments, control systems, analyzers, and associated equipment.
• Supervise DCS, PLC, SCADA, BMS, and plant automation system implementation.
• Witness FAT, SAT, loop checks, functional tests, integrated system tests, and commissioning activities.
• Review control philosophies, shutdown logics, interlocks, alarm management, and plant operating sequences.
• Monitor EPC Contractor compliance with project specifications, quality requirements, and international standards.
• Support performance testing, reliability runs, plant synchronization, and commercial operation milestones.
• Identify technical issues and recommend corrective actions throughout construction and commissioning phases.
• Participate in punch-list management, handover activities, and final acceptance processes.

Key Systems Experience

• Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• SCADA Systems.
• Turbine Control Systems.
• HRSG Control Systems.
• Burner Management Systems (BMS).
• Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD).
• Field Instrumentation.
• Process Control Loops.
• Communication Networks and Industrial Cybersecurity.

Key Skills Required

Technical Skills

• Power Plant Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
• Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCGT) experience.
• DCS/PLC Configuration and Testing.
• Control Logic Review.
• Loop Checking and Functional Testing.
• Process Automation.
• Turbine and HRSG Control Systems.
• QA/QC and Inspection Processes.

Standards & Software

• Knowledge of IEC, ISA and relevant international standards.
• Experience with major DCS platforms such as Siemens SPPA-T3000, Emerson Ovation, ABB Symphony Plus, Yokogawa Centum, Honeywell Experion, or GE Mark VIe.
• Ability to review control narratives, logic diagrams, P&IDs, and functional design specifications.

Soft Skills

• Technical report writing.
• Contractor and stakeholder coordination.
• Analytical troubleshooting.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering certification is advantageous.
• Additional training in automation, DCS, or power plant control systems is preferred.

Experience Required

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in power generation, EPC, Owner's Engineer, or utility projects.
• Proven experience on Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCGT), Thermal Power Plants, or IPP projects.
• Strong experience in construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Experience with major power plant DCS and automation systems.
• Previous GCC/Middle East project experience preferred.
• Owner's Engineer or Consultant experience is highly desirable.