Instrumentation & Control Specialist

WorleyParsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking an Instrumentation & Control Specialist to lead design review and coordination for ADNOC projects in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC and PMC phases.

The role focuses on engineering with limited construction support, reviewing I/O lists, control philosophies, and system architecture, while ensuring compliance with international standards and vendor documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industries.
• At least 5 years in a similar role on mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• ADNOC & Offshore project experience is preferred; PMC experiences are preferable.
• Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review instrumentation and control engineering deliverables for oil & gas projects.
• Review and approve Instrument Index, I/O List, Control philosophies, Cause & Effect diagrams, instrument datasheets, hook-up drawings, cable and loop drawings.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for interface management and system integration.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, IEC, ISA, API and international practices.
• Support design development meetings and vendor document reviews.
• Monitor EPC contractor progress and provide technical guidance during execution.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities as required.

Skills

DCS/ESD/F&G

Smart field instrumentation

SIL & Functional Safety

Control system architecture

Industrial communication protocols

Instrument sizing & selection

SPI/SmartPlant Instrumentation

Aveva Engineering

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SPI/SmartPlant Instrumentation

Aveva Engineering

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Instrumentation & Control Specialist (ABU02AW)

Company: Worley

Primary Location: | Other Locations: ESP-MRD-Madrid

Job Type: Instrumentation and Controls

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Employee

Job Posting Date: Jul 16, 2026

Unposting Date: Aug 15, 2026

Job Purpose

The Specialist I&C Engineer shall provide advanced engineering expertise for Instrumentation and Control systems during FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and PMC phases of ADNOC projects. The role is primarily engineering-focused with limited involvement in construction support activities. The engineer will be responsible for design review, engineering coordination, technical assurance, vendor management, and compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and review Instrumentation and Control engineering deliverables for oil & gas projects.
• Review and approval:
• Instrument Index
• I/O List
• Control philosophies
• Cause & Effect diagrams
• Instrument datasheets
• Hook-up drawings
• Cable schedules
• Loop drawings
• JB schedules
• Control system architecture drawings
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, IEC, ISA, API, and international engineering practices.
• Review FEED and Detailed Engineering deliverables prepared by EPC contractors.
• Participate in design development and technical clarification meetings.
• Support optimization of control systems, field instrumentation, and automation philosophies.

Control Systems & Automation

• Review DCS, ESD, F&G, SCADA, and PLC system engineering documents.
• Coordinate with telecom, electrical, process, and mechanical disciplines for interface management.
• Review system integration philosophies and control narratives.
• Evaluate SIL classification studies, alarm management philosophy, and cybersecurity requirements where applicable.
• Review FAT/SAT procedures and vendor technical documentation.
• Coordinate with package vendors for instrumentation and control requirements.
• Review vendor documents and ensure timely resolution of comments.
• Support technical bid evaluations and vendor selection processes.
• Ensure package compliance with project specifications and operational requirements.

PMC & Project Coordination

• Monitor EPC contractor engineering progress and quality.
• Provide technical guidance during engineering execution.

Construction & Site Support

• Provide engineering clarification and technical support to site teams when required.
• Review technical queries, deviations, and site engineering issues.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning teams during system checks and startup activities if required.
• Occasional site visits may be required for technical verification and coordination.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position in mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• ADNOC & Offshore project experience is preferred.
• PMC experiences are preferable.
• Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • DCS / ESD / F&G systems
  • Smart field instrumentation
  • SIL & Functional Safety
  • Control system architecture
  • Industrial communication protocols
  • Instrument sizing and selection
  • ADNOC engineering specifications
• Familiar with:
  • SPI / SmartPlant Instrumentation
  • Aveva Engineering
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Office
• Good understanding of multidisciplinary engineering coordination