Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer (Offshore Project)

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghobash Group is seeking an experienced I&C Lead to head instrumentation and control activities for the IA/PA Upgrade Project. You will coordinate across Process Electrical and Mechanical disciplines, integrating new compressor control systems with existing ADNOC Offshore networks.

You will finalize instrument sizing, develop control narratives, and ensure compliance with ADNOC standards while overseeing subcontractors and OEMs through FAT/SAT and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Control or Electrical engineering required.
• ADNOC Offshore approval or eligibility is essential.
• Experience with SIL/Hazop/Hazid and functional safety preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review FEED/EPC deliverables and instrument sizing per ADNOC standards.
• Develop control narratives and logic for IA/PA compressor operation.
• Review instrument location drawings for accessibility on decks.
• Integrate compressor panels with ADNOC DCS/ESD/ECMS systems.
• Define signal mapping and Modbus communication protocols.
• Validate duty/standby logic across platforms and commissioning tests.
• Lead reviews with engineering subcontractor and approve deliverables.
• Liaise with OEMs for compressor dryer and control systems; FAT/SAT activities.
• Participate in HAZOP/HAZID/SIL workshops and ensure SIF implementation.
• Support brownfield installs, method statements, loop checks, and handover.

Skills

DCS/ESD/F&G architecture

Control logic integration

Vendor/stakeholder coordination

Signal mapping & loop checks

ADNOC Offshore standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation / Control / Electrical Engineering

ADNOC Offshore approval (or eligible)

Tools

SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation)

Aveva Instrument

Hexagon Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Role Purpose

Lead and manage all Instrumentation & Control (I&C) engineering activities for the IA/PA Upgrade Project. Ensure full compliance with ADNOC Offshore standards seamless integration of new compressor-package control systems with existing DCS/ESD/F&G/PMS/ECMS and coordination across Process Electrical and Mechanical disciplines through the Engineering Subcontractor and OEMs

Key Responsibilities (Project Specific)

Instrumentation & Control Design

• Review FEED and EPC deliverables (P&IDs C&E matrices instrument index loop diagrams hook-ups).
• Finalize instrument sizing specifications and installation details as per ADNOC standards.
• Develop and validate control narratives and logic for IA/PA compressor operation and inter-platform coordination.
• Review layout drawings for instrument location and accessibility on existing decks.

Control System Integration (IA/PA Network)

• Integrate compressor UCP panels (e.g. Atlas Copco) with existing ADNOC systems:
  • ABB DCS (800xA)
  • Rockwell ESD
  • GE Fanuc / Emerson F&G
  • PMS / ECMS
• Define signal mapping and communication protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP Ethernet).
• Validate duty/standby logic and automatic start/stop sequences across platforms.
• Ensure reliable operation without disturbance to other platform control networks.

Coordination with Engineering Subcontractor

• Lead discipline reviews and approve I&C deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance on ADNOC standards and SOW requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables.
• Monitor and close TQs/RFIs and action items from design reviews.

Vendor / OEM Interface (High Priority)

• Liaise with OEMs and vendors for compressor dryer and control systems.
• Review vendor datasheets I/O lists control logic and alarm philosophy.
• Participate in FAT/IFAT/SAT and verify signal testing and interlocks.
• Coordinate integration between vendor UCPs and ADNOC Offshore automation systems.

Process Safety & Functional Integrity

• Participate in HAZOP HAZID SIL and PHSER workshops.
• Implement process safety instrumented functions (SIF) and verify SIL levels.
• Confirm alarm priorities trip settings and shutdown logic align with Operations.

Brownfield / Construction Support

• Review instrument installation details for tie-ins to live systems.
• Prepare and review method statements for instrument replacement and cabling works.
• Support loop checking function tests and C&E testing during commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC PTW and SIMOPS procedures.

Interface & Documentation Management

• Maintain instrument interface registers and system interconnection diagrams.
• Coordinate with Process Electrical and Mechanical disciplines for consistent signal and tie-in data.
• Ensure smooth handover of as-built I&C documents and asset register updates.

Key Deliverables

• Updated instrument index and datasheets
• Control logic diagrams and C&E matrices
• Vendor package integration reports
• FAT/SAT and loop-check records
• As-built instrumentation drawings and signal lists
• Interface and tie-in registers

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Instrumentation / Control / Electrical Engineering.
• ADNOC Offshore approval (or eligible).
• Functional Safety (SIL) and Hazard Study training preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification advantageous.

Additional Information

Experience

• 15 years of EPC Oil & Gas I&C experience.
• Minimum 5 years in ADNOC Offshore brownfield projects.
• Strong background in compressor package control and automation integration.
• Experience with vendor/OEM coordination and FAT/SAT activities.
• Proven capability in design review and engineering subcontractor management

Software & System Knowledge (Project Specific)

Control & Automation Systems

• ABB DCS (800xA)
• Rockwell ESD
• GE Fanuc / Emerson F&G
• PMS / ECMS monitoring systems
• PLC/SCADA (UCP for compressor packages)

Engineering & Design Tools

• SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) / Aveva Instrument / Hexagon Tools
• AutoCAD / MicroStation (for I&C drawings)
• Logic development and simulation tools
• Excel-based signal list and I/O management

Project & Reporting Tools

• ADNOC PMS/ECMS submission systems
• MS Office MS Project (basic schedule review)

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of DCS/ESD/F&G architecture
• Expertise in control logic and instrument integration
• Fluent in signal mapping and loop checking procedures
• Excellent vendor and stakeholder coordination skills
• Knowledge of ADNOC Offshore standards
• Awareness of brownfield SIMOPS and PTW protocols

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented and technically strong
• Proactive and accountable
• Clear communicator with vendor and client teams
• Team player with leadership mindset
• Capable of working under tight deadlines

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time