Lead I&C Engineer

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Lead I&C Engineer in Abu Dhabi to provide advanced instrumentation and control leadership across FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC and PMC phases for ADNOC projects. You will review engineering deliverables, coordinate with vendors and multidisciplinary teams, ensure ADNOC standards compliance, and support site activities and commissioning as needed.

We require 15+ years in oil & gas with at least 5 years in a leadership role, GCC experience preferred; bachelor in engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 15+ years in oil & gas or petrochemical industries.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior role managing a team of specialists and engineers.
• ADNOC/offshore project experience preferred; PMC experience preferred.
• Experience in FEED & EPC phases required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review instrument & control engineering deliverables.
• Review instrument index, I/O lists, control philosophies and loop drawings.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international practices.
• Review FEED/detailed engineering deliverables from EPC contractors.
• Participate in design development and technical clarifications.
• Support optimization of control systems and instrumentation philosophies.
• Coordinate with package vendors and other disciplines for interfaces.

Skills

DCS/ESD/F&G

Functional safety

Control system architecture

Industrial protocols

Instrument sizing

ADNOC specs

SPI/SmartPlant Instrumentation

Aveva Engineering

AutoCAD

MS Office

Engineering coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

SPI/SmartPlant Instrumentation

Aveva Engineering

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required

• A bachelors degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry including a minimum of five (5) years (preferred) in the GCC region.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects managing a team of Specialists Senior Engineers and Engineers.
• ADNOC & Offshore project experience is preferred
• PMC experiences are preferrable.
• 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

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation. Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here.

And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.

About us

Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Job Purpose

The Lead 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.

Vendor & Package Engineering

• 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.
• Participate in HAZOP SIL constructability and design review workshops.
• Coordinate with ADNOC and PMC teams for engineering approvals and technical alignment.
• Support project schedule adherence and engineering milestone achievement.

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.

Required Experience:

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