Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EHIF in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Senior Instrumentation Engineer to lead design, review, and coordination for oil & gas projects. You will ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, oversee engineering activities across contractors, and guide technical decisions to optimize performance and safety. The role demands strong communication, team leadership, and problem-solving skills within high-stakes environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical/Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in oil & gas industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and knowledge of relevant international codes and standards.
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software.
• Ability to make independent decisions in planning, organizing and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in Instrumentation design.
• Ensure design and engineering compliance with ADNOC standards.
• Coordinate Instrumentation design with EPC Contractor to meet project timeline.
• Collaborate with IPMT, EPC Contractor, ADNOC teams to resolve issues and ensure quality.
• Perform regular technical reviews of Instrumentation deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Coordinate overall Instrumentation Engineering within IPMT team.
• Review and approve Engineering Consultant's and EPC Contractor's work for compliance.
• Participate in design option analyses and optimization studies.
• Support installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Code knowledge

Independent decision-making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in all Instrumentation design
• Ensure design and engineering compliance with relevant codes and ADNOC standards
• Coordinate, Monitor and handle Instrumentation design and engineering with EPC Contractor as per project expectation and complete the same within the time frame
• Work with other discipline engineers within IPMT, EPC Contractor, ADNOC Engineering / Operation / Site Interface to resolve technical issues and ensure quality Discipline Engineering execution and integrity etc.
• Perform regular and timely technical reviews of Instrumentation Engineering deliverables developed by engineering consultants/contractors, ensuring design quality in compliance with relevant codes, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure integration of overall Instrumentation Engineering. Overall coordination within IPMT Instrumentation Engineering Team
• Ensure quality and accuracy of Engineering Consultant’s & EPC Contractor’s Instrumentation Engineering design activities
• Review and approval of Engineering Consultant's and EPC Contractor’s work and ensure compliance with ADNOC project specifications, relevant codes and standards, and best industry practices
• Coordinate the required engineering participation in the development and analysis of various design options and business models. Contribute input and expertise in the development and analysis of various design options and business models to design optimization and validation.
• Participate in teams for equipment sizing / equipment selection considering optimization and standardization.
• Ensure that the facilities are designed in accordance with the latest corporate guidelines with respect to environment and health aspects.
• Ensure full utilization of the existing facilities while optimizing the facilities required for the new projects.
• Participate in layout reviews, Model review, design reviews, and technical workshops.
• Provide technical assistance and coordination with other discipline engineers.
• Coordinate technical reviews and bid evaluation, and performance evaluation.
• Provide technical assistance during installation, pre-commissioning & commissioning
• Report to ADNOC Discipline Team Leader, Engineering Manager, and provide support to Project Managers and Engineers within the Project Management Team organization
• Interface with Managers, Team Leaders and Engineers in Company's Technical Departments, Business Units, Operations Units, and Logistics Department
• Interface regularly with Contractor’s Engineering and Project Management team and discipline engineers as and when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical / Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in oil and gas industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills
• Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software
• Ability to make independent decisions in the planning, organizing and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems