LEAD INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross Consulting; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Lead Instrumentation Engineer to oversee instrumentation and control activities on a major gas processing facility project. You will ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with project requirements.

Responsibilities include design reviews, SIL verification, vendor documentation approval, and mentoring engineers while coordinating with process, electrical, and mechanical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Control, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering for oil & gas projects; specialist-level candidates also considered.
• Extensive experience in large-scale gas processing or petrochemical facility projects.
• Strong knowledge of DCS, ESD, and F&G systems and related international standards.
• Proficiency in SIL assessment and functional safety per IEC 61511.
• Prior ADNOC gas processing project experience is a significant advantage.
• Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred.
• Excellent coordination skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and review of instrumentation deliverables including instrument index, datasheets, hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, and instrument location plans.
• Develop and review control system architecture, DCS/ESD philosophies, and cause and effect diagrams.
• Review and approve vendor instrumentation and control system documentation.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, and mechanical disciplines on instrumentation interfaces.
• Lead SIL verification and functional safety assessments in accordance with IEC 61511.
• Oversee preparation of instrument specifications and technical bid evaluations.
• Guide and mentor instrumentation engineers and designers.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and loop testing activities.

Skills

Instrumentation & control engineering

DCS/ESD knowledge

IEC 61511 SIL assessment

Multidisciplinary coordination

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Control, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the job LEAD INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Instrumentation Engineer to oversee all instrumentation and control engineering activities on a major gas processing facility project. The candidate will be responsible for delivering instrumentation systems that meet safety, operational, and project requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and review of instrumentation deliverables including instrument index, datasheets, hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, and instrument location plans
• Develop and review control system architecture, DCS/ESD philosophies, and cause and effect diagrams
• Review and approve vendor instrumentation and control system documentation
• Coordinate with process, electrical, and mechanical disciplines on instrumentation interfaces
• Lead SIL verification and functional safety assessments in accordance with IEC 61511
• Oversee preparation of instrument specifications and technical bid evaluations
• Guide and mentor instrumentation engineers and designers
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and loop testing activities

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Control, or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering for oil & gas projects; specialist-level candidates also considered
• Extensive experience in large-scale gas processing or petrochemical facility projects
• Strong knowledge of DCS, ESD, and F&G systems and related international standards
• Proficiency in SIL assessment and functional safety per IEC 61511
• Prior experience on ADNOC gas processing projects is a significant advantage
• Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred
• Excellent coordination skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary interfaces