Senior I&C Lead for LNG Projects (FEED to Commissioning)

NES Fircroft; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Lead for a major LNG development in the UAE. The candidate will combine front-end I&C engineering expertise with LNG project delivery experience, representing the client and challenging EPC deliverables across FEED through commissioning.

The role requires senior leadership, contractor management, and deep knowledge of DCS, SIS, ESD, F&G systems, plus IEC/ISA/API standards and functional safety considerations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of instrumentation & control engineering experience in LNG/oil & gas or major process industries.
• Direct experience delivering major LNG developments across FEED to EPC, construction, commissioning & completion.
• Senior I&C leadership or technical authority with client/operator representation experience.
• Extensive knowledge of DCS, SIS, ESD, F&G and integrated control systems.
• Strong understanding of IEC/ISA/API standards and functional safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all I&C engineering activities during FEED, directing engineering contractors.
• Develop and maintain I&C Design Basis, philosophies, technical specifications & discipline execution plans.
• Review and approve contractor deliverables for compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Oversee design and integration of DCS, SIS, ESD, F&G and associated automation systems.
• Define control architectures, safeguarding strategies and interfaces with process, electrical & mechanical disciplines.
• Review control narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams and instrument indexes.
• Provide technical assurance across FEED activities, identifying risks and ensuring safety & compliance.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, ALARP and multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, system vendors, integrators and consultants.
• Support procurement through technical evaluations and vendor reviews.
• Ensure cybersecurity, maintainability, operability and commissioning requirements are integrated.
• Support planning, cost estimation and transition from FEED to EPC execution.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control

Leadership

Contractor management

DCS/SIS/ESD/F&G

Functional safety standards

English fluent

Education

Engineering degree in Instrumentation/Control/Electronics/Automation

Tools

DCS systems

SIS/ESD/F&G tooling

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Lead for a major LNG development in the UAE. The candidate will combine front-end I&C engineering expertise with LNG project delivery experience, representing the client and challenging EPC deliverables across FEED through commissioning.

The role requires senior leadership, contractor management, and deep knowledge of DCS, SIS, ESD, F&G systems, plus IEC/ISA/API standards and functional safety considerations.