Senior Engineer, Construction (Instrumentation)

Penspen Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer, Construction (Instrumentation) for site operations in Abu Dhabi. The role oversees instrumentation works on oil and gas projects, ensuring safe, timely and quality execution aligned with project specs and standards.

The candidate will supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of instruments and control systems, review drawings, and coordinate with contractors and engineering teams to maintain progress and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering instrumentation, electronics, or control engineering.
• 15+ years in oil & gas sector.
• 5+ years in GCC region.
• 5+ years in a similar role.
• Extensive experience in oil & gas pipeline.
• Knowledge of field instruments, DCS, PLC, SIS, F&G, and control systems.
• Experience in EPC/EPCM environments.
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements and industry codes.
• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of instruments and control systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, method statements, and construction packages.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and engineering teams.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety, and schedules.
• Manage inspections, loop checks, system completion, and handovers.
• Resolve technical and site-related issues.

Skills

Oil & Gas experience

GCC experience

Instrumentation knowledge

DCS knowledge

PLC knowledge

SIS knowledge

Field instruments

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Instrumentation/Electronics/Control)

Job description

Penspen is hiring experiencedSenior Engineer, Construction (Instrumentation) Site based in Abu Dhabi with extensive oil & gas experienceto oversee instrumentation works for oil and gas projects, ensuring safe, timely, and quality execution in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of instruments and control systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, method statements, and construction work packages.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, engineering teams, and other disciplines.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety, and compliance with project schedules.
• Manage inspections, loop checks, system completion, and handover activities.
• Resolve technical and site-related issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineeringInstrumentation, Electronics, or Control Engineering. or related discipline is mandatory
• 15+ years of relevant experience in the oil & gas sector
• 5 years in GCC region
• 5 years of experience in similar position
• Extensive experience in Oil & Gas pipeline
• Strong knowledge of field instruments, DCS, PLC, SIS, F&G, and control systems
• Experience in EPC/EPCM project environments
• In-depth understanding of HSE requirements and industry codes/standards
• Proven leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills