Senior Instrumentation Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Engineer to lead detail design for offshore facilities in Abu Dhabi.

You will develop P&IDs, control philosophies, and instrumentation design basis, ensuring compliance with IEC, ISA, API, ISO standards and hazardous area requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Control Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in oil & gas, with substantial offshore EPC project experience.
• Proven experience in detail engineering of instrumentation and control systems.
• Hands-on site experience covering construction support, loop checking, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of DCS, ESD, and F&G systems, hazardous area classification, and SIL concepts.
• Experience with SPI/INtools, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills interfacing with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review instrumentation detail design deliverables (instrument index, datasheets, loop diagrams, hook-ups, cable schedules, JB schedules, I/O lists, C&E matrices).
• Develop and review P&IDs, control philosophies, and instrumentation design basis for offshore facilities.
• Review vendor documents and package instrumentation for compliance and integration.
• Support SIL studies (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL verification) and implement outcomes in design.
• Prepare technical requisitions, bid evaluations, and clarifications.
• Provide site engineering support during construction, installation, hook-up, validation, and commissioning.
• Lead loop checks, calibration, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support (SAT, punch lists).
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning, QA/QC teams to maintain schedule and quality.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Offshore EPC

DCS/ESD/F&G

Loop checks

HSE awareness

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

SPI/INtools

AutoCAD

Job description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Description

• Lead and review instrumentation detail design deliverables, including instrument index, datasheets, loop diagrams, hook-ups, cable schedules, JB schedules, I/O lists, and cause & effect matrices.
• Develop and review P&IDs, control philosophies, and instrumentation design basis for offshore facilities.
• Ensure design compliance with client specifications, international standards (IEC, ISA, API, ISO), and hazardous area requirements.
• Review and approve instrument sizing and selection for flow, level, pressure, temperature, analyzers, control valves, PSVs, and F&G devices.
• Review vendor documents and package instrumentation for compliance and integration.
• Support SIL studies (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL verification) and implement outcomes in design.
• Specify and review control and safety systems (DCS, ESD, F&G, PCS/SIS) and their interfaces with packages and third‑party systems.
• Prepare technical requisitions, bid evaluations, and technical clarifications.
• Attend vendor kick‑off meetings, inspections, FAT, and expedite as required.
• Manage vendor data reviews and close out technical queries.
• Provide site engineering support during construction, installation, and hook‑up, including resolving RFIs, NCRs, and field changes.
• Verify installation quality against approved drawings, specifications, and hazardous area requirements.
• Lead loop checks, calibration, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning support, including SAT and punch list closure.
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning, and QA/QC teams to keep the schedule and quality on track.
• Support offshore hook‑up and commissioning campaigns and mobilization where required.
• Plan, monitor, and report discipline progress, man‑hours, and budget.
• Interface with process, electrical, telecom, mechanical, piping, and structural disciplines.
• Manage client comments, technical queries, and change management, including variation orders.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers and review their deliverables.
• Ensure HSE, quality, and document control requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Control Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in oil & gas, with substantial experience in offshore EPC projects.
• Proven experience in detail engineering of instrumentation and control systems.
• Hands‑on site experience covering construction support, loop checking, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of DCS, ESD, and F&G systems, hazardous area classification, and SIL concepts.
• Experience with engineering software such as SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/INtools), AutoCAD, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Information

Personal Attributes:

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic project environment.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Effective communication skills and a team‑oriented approach.
• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to work on‑site at various ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and extended hours as project demands require.

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