Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer

GCG Engineering Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified candidate to lead and manage all Instrumentation & Control (I&C) engineering activities for the IA/PA Upgrade Project. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, extensive experience in EPC Oil & Gas projects, and strong skills in vendor coordination and compliance with ADNOC Offshore standards. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of EPC Oil & Gas I&C experience.
• Minimum 5 years in ADNOC Offshore brownfield projects.
• Strong background in compressor package control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage I&C engineering activities.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore standards.
• Coordinate across disciplines through Engineering Subcontractor.

Skills

DCS / ESD / F&G architecture

Control logic and instrument integration

Signal mapping

Excellent vendor coordination

Proactive and accountable

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation / Control / Electrical Engineering

Tools

ABB DCS (800xA)

Rockwell ESD

PLC / SCADA (UCP for compressor packages)

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

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

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

Experience

• 8 – 12 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.

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