Job Title Lead Instrumentation And Control Engineer - Offshore Project

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer for offshore projects in Abu Dhabi. The role leads the I&C discipline across FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, commissioning, and startup, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to ADNOC standards.

You will drive design of DCS/ESD/Fire & Gas/PLC/SCADA/ICSS, oversee HAZOP and functional safety activities, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant offshore facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation/Electronics/E&I or equivalent.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Chartered Engineer certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Instrumentation & Control discipline team for offshore projects.
• Manage engineering deliverables, resource planning, and technical quality of discipline activities.
• Provide discipline leadership during FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate with project management and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Review and approve instrument datasheets, loop drawings, cable schedules, and related documents.
• Lead design and implementation of DCS, ESD, F&G, PLC, SCADA, and ICSS systems.
• Ensure system architecture complies with ADNOC and cybersecurity requirements.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL assessment, LOPA, alarm rationalization, and Functional Safety Reviews.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards.
• Lead offshore site surveys and brownfield modification activities.
• Review vendor documentation for packaged equipment (gas compressors, pumps, water injection, generators).
• Participate in FATs, SATs, and technical evaluations.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation/Electronics/E&I or equivalent

Master's Degree is an advantage

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/INtools)

AVEVA Engineering

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SIL Verification Software

DCS/PLC Engineering Tools

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title

Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Offshore Project

Job Purpose

The Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer is responsible for leading and managing all Instrumentation, Control, Safety Systems, and Automation engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects during FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, commissioning, and start-up phases. The role ensures technical excellence, compliance with ADNOC standards, project schedules, safety requirements, and successful delivery of offshore brownfield and greenfield projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Instrumentation & Control discipline team for offshore projects.
• Manage engineering deliverables, resource planning, and technical quality of discipline activities.
• Provide discipline leadership during FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate with project management and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Review and approve:
  • Instrument Index
  • Instrument Datasheets
  • Hook-Up Drawings
  • Loop Drawings
  • Cable Schedules
  • JB Schedules
  • Installation Details
  • Material Requisitions
  • Technical Bid Evaluations
• Ensure proper selection and specification of field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, analyzers, control valves, and shutdown valves.
• Lead design and implementation of:
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
  • Fire & Gas Systems (F&G)
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • SCADA Systems
  • Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS)
• Ensure system architecture complies with ADNOC and cybersecurity requirements.
• Participate and lead activities related to:
  • HAZOP
  • SIL Assessment
  • LOPA
  • Alarm Rationalization
  • Functional Safety Reviews
• Ensure compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards.
• Lead offshore site surveys and brownfield modification activities.
• Evaluate tie-ins and integration with existing offshore facilities.
• Support shutdown planning and execution activities.
• Resolve site engineering and operational interface issues.
• Review vendor documentation for packaged equipment including:
  • Gas Compressors
  • Pumps
  • Water Injection Packages
  • Generators
  • Metering Systems
  • Chemical Injection Packages
• Participate in vendor meetings, FATs, SATs, and technical evaluations.
• Provide engineering support during construction and installation activities.
• Review commissioning procedures and support start-up activities.
• Participate in:
  • FAT
  • SAT
  • Loop Checks
  • Cause & Effect Testing
  • System Integration Testing
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with:
  • ADNOC Offshore Standards
  • International Codes and Standards
  • Project Specifications
  • HSE Requirements
• Promote a strong safety culture within the engineering team.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, or equivalent.
• TÜV Functional Safety Engineer Certification (preferred).Membership in ISA, IEEE, or equivalent professional organizations.

Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of Instrumentation & Control engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• Minimum 5 years as Lead Instrumentation Engineer on major offshore projects.
• Extensive ADNOC Offshore, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or other major Middle East offshore operator experience preferred.
• Proven experience in:
  • Offshore Platforms
  • Wellhead Towers
  • Process Platforms
  • Offshore Utilities
  • Brownfield Modification Projects
  • Greenfield EPC Projects

Technical Skills

Engineering Software

• SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/INtools)
• AVEVA Engineering
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office
• SIL Verification Software
• DCS/PLC Engineering Tools

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