Senior Instrumentation Engineer

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Safety and sustainability culture

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer for its Abu Dhabi office to lead I&C design during FEED and detailed engineering for oil & gas projects. You will define design basis standards, oversee interfaces with other disciplines, and mentor junior engineers to meet quality and schedule targets.

The role requires 12 years of I&C experience, a Bachelor’s degree in instrumentation or related field, and familiarity with API, ISA, IEC, NFPA, and ADNOC codes.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in I&C design for oil & gas projects, with onshore/offshore exposure in the Middle East.
• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation or Electronics & Communication Engineering; ISA/IEC certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C engineering design and implementation through FEED and detailed phases.
• Develop and maintain I&C documents: datasheets, narratives, schedules; review drawings.

Skills

I&C design

SIS

DCS/SCADA

Leadership

Hazardous Areas

Engineering standards

Education

Bachelors in Instrumentation or Electronics & Communication

Tools

AVEVA SPI

INSTRUCALC

Job description

Title:

Senior Instrumentation Engineer

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Job Description - Senior Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer

Title: Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Company: KBR Corporate - Inhouse Engineering

Location: Abu Dhabi UAE - KBR Office

Job Purpose

• Provide technical leadership for I&C design during FEED and detailed engineering phases in oil & gas projects.
• Define I&C design basis standards and deliverables to ensure safe reliable and cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee integration with process electrical and multi-discipline interfaces; ensure compliance with applicable codes standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor engineers drive quality and schedule adherence and ensure robust instrumentation & control deliverables across the project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the I&C engineering design and implementation through various phases of the project ensuring compliance with project requirements industry standards and best practices.
• Participate in site visit for data collection validation and prepare site visit report.
• Develop and maintain I&C engineering documents such as instrument datasheets index IO schedule Control narrative Safety requirement specification RFQ TBE Site survey SOW Control system modification SOW. Provide input and review drawings such as wiring diagrams loop diagram installation details Location layout drawings Instrument hook up Control room layout drawing level sketch diagram
• Coordinate and participate in OEM control system adequacy survey review and approve the OEM adequacy study report.
• Perform and review sizing calculations for control valve flow element thermowell and relief valve as applicable.
• Specify and procure I&C and related equipment and liaise with Vendors post award to ensure successful supply of Vendor design documentation and equipment according to contractual requirements inc. technical review of Vendor engineering and design deliverables.
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as process mechanical piping and electrical to ensure an integrated design approach and advocate for an integrated team approach to projects.
• Participate in safety studies such as HAZID HAZOP SIL and implement the study recommendations in the relevant design deliverables.
• Participate in control system study workshop such as CHAZOP Alarm management and Cybersecurity.
• Participate in design reviews such as process plot plan 3D model and Constructability.
• Liaise with Client and Vendors to ensure the design specifications are met and to resolve any technical issues that may arise.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior I&C engineers and designers on the team.
• Prepare and manage the I&C engineering budget and schedule ensuring that project milestones are met.
• Ensure compliance with international and regional standards like IEC API ISA IEEE NFPA and oil & gas specific I&C codes.
• Monitor quality assurance and control of I&C installations ensuring operational reliability and safety.
• Ensure QA/QC practices drawing standards datasheets calibration plans and requisition packages.
• Support field construction commissioning start-up activities and as-built documentation.
• Stay current with advances in I&C technologies and recommend value engineering solutions.

Experience

• Experience:12 years of experience including at least 8 years of I&C design engineering work experience within the oil & gas sector particularly onshore and offshore projects in the middle east.
• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated track record delivering I&C design and integration on FEED/detailed engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelors degree in Instrumentation or Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Certification related to I&C and functional safety (e.g. ISA IEC TUV EXIDA) is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong background knowledge in the design of I&C systems and Safety Instrumented System (SIS).
• Hazardous Areas: equipment selection & certification (IECEx/ATEX) installation practices for different Zones.
• Standards Familiarity: API IEC ISA ISO IEEE NFPA NACE BS EN; operator standards (e.g. ADNOC/others as applicable).
• Strong knowledge in DCS ESD FGS PLC/RTU SCADA and field instrumentation design.
• Familiarity with FEED/detailed engineering deliverables MOC/Change control and document controls.
• Proficiency and ability to perform tasks in I&C software tools and applications such as AVEVA SPI INSTRUCALC etc.
• Excellent analytical troubleshooting and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational communication and leadership abilities.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Required Experience:

Senior IC