Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Oil and Gas (Offshore)

Segula Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering group is looking for an experienced Instrumentation and Control team lead to manage feasibility studies and engineering design in various projects. With a strong focus on automation systems, this role involves direct customer interaction and requires substantial expertise in instrumentation disciplines. Candidates should have extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, particularly with ADNOC, making this position crucial for innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 15-18 years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Experience as a lead engineer with ADNOC offshore for at least 2 years.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Instrumentation and Control engineering projects from concept to tender design.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules and quality standards.
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Design Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS in Electronics, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering

Postgraduate Degree (advantage)

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Job description

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection, and decarbonization, developing tech industries into new dimensions.

The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy, and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

Job Description

• Acts as Instrumentation and Control team lead for feasibility and concept study, pre-FEED, FEED, basic engineering, and tender design for the assigned projects.
• Acts as Instrumentation and Control team lead on the detailed engineering project for the assigned projects.
• Reviews ITT documents, prepares TQs, technical inputs, and man-hour estimates for proposals.
• Prepares/reviews technical queries and actively participates in data gathering from clients.
• Ensures all Instrumentation and Control engineering deliverables are prepared and issued in adherence with project schedule, tender requirements, fit for purpose, and quality, completing the project within budgeted hours.
• Proactively analyzes and identifies design/constructability issues, schedule impacts, design variations with tender documentation, long delivery items, etc., and informs the project manager/team.
• Has effective design and implementation knowledge of various automation systems (PLC, DCS, ESD, IPS, FGS, FACP, HIPPS, LDS, RTU, and SCADA) and prepares applicable project documentation.
• Possesses good design/application knowledge of various instrument types and latest state-of-the-art technologies, selecting suitable instruments based on techno-commercial evaluation.
• Prepares documentation such as Design Basis, Specifications, Reports, Scope of Works, Philosophies, Method of Statements, Datasheets, Material Requisitions, Calculations, I/O Lists, Instrument Index, schedules, Cause and Effects, and material take-offs.
• Provides inputs and reviews engineering drawings, including Control System Architecture, Cable Block Diagram, Instrument/Telecom Location and Cable Routing Layouts, Cable & JB Schedules, Control/Equipment Room Layouts, Instrument Installation Details, Process/Pneumatic Hook-Ups, MCT layouts, Interconnection Diagrams, Loop Diagrams, Fieldbus Segment Diagrams, PFDs/P&IDs, General Arrangements, and Plot Plans, with a clear understanding of project scope, design, and constructability issues.
• Carries out sizing calculations for control valves, flow meters, pneumatic/hydraulic power systems, instrument cable voltage drop, and intrinsically safe circuits, as applicable.
• Actively participates in workshops such as Design Review, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Constructability Reviews, and provides closure to instrumentation and control-related actions.
• Ensures correct input data, codes, and standards are used and adhered to.
• Conducts site visits to client facilities as required, including site surveys and data collection, and system adequacy checks.
• Coordinates the preparation, quality control, internal quality procedures, approval, issue, and client approval of instrumentation and control engineering documents and drawings.
• Ensures all instrumentation and control deliverables are aligned with other disciplines such as process, piping, electrical, civil, and structural.
• Reviews interdisciplinary documents thoroughly and manages changes within the discipline, communicating them to other disciplines if affected.
• Familiarizes designers with the project scope to ensure full compliance with project requirements in drawings and details.
• Liaises with designers and provides inputs for 3D model preparation.
• Supervises a team of instrumentation and control engineers, performing technical reviews and ensuring design quality and compliance with standards and best practices.
• Coordinates and monitors instrumentation and control design and engineering with EPC contractors to meet project expectations within the schedule.
• Works with other discipline engineers, vendors, and clients to resolve technical issues and ensure engineering integrity.
• Contributes to the development and analysis of design options and business models for optimization and validation.
• Maintains client schedules and ensures timely feedback from EPC contractors.
• Represents the client on and off-site as appropriate.
• Performs technical evaluations of bids, issues bid clarifications, and provides evaluation reports and recommendations.
• Participates in meetings such as HAZID, design reviews, and technical workshops.
• Attends FAT/SAT, undertakes business trips, and site visits.
• Provides on-site engineering support during construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning, including witnessing and sign-off activities.
• Manages change requests, scope, and design variations for approval.
• Coordinates internal interfaces with project managers and engineering managers.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior engineers to ensure schedule adherence and quality.
• Attends client and third-party meetings and company training courses.
• Adheres to the company's QHSE policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in instrumentation and control disciplines.
• Strong design and analytical skills with problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience designing automation systems (PLC, DCS, etc.), field instrumentation, and preparing project documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under tight schedules in a team environment.
• Teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with international codes, standards, and company standards.
• 15–18 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in feasibility studies, conceptual, pre-FEED, and FEED design in natural gas and/or crude oil processing plants as a lead engineer.
• At least 2 years of experience as a lead engineer with ADNOC offshore.
• Educational background: BS or equivalent in Electronics, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering from an accredited university; postgraduate degree is an advantage.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.