Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company based in the UAE is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer to lead the instrumentation and control systems for oil and gas projects. This role entails designing and overseeing advanced control systems while managing project deliverables and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in Instrumentation Engineering, strong leadership skills, and extensive experience in instrumentation design and project management.

Benefits

Equal employment opportunities

Diversity and inclusivity in the workplace

Career development and reskilling programs

Qualifications

• Experience in execution of concept FEED and detailed engineering for oil and gas projects.
• Good command of English language verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to guide team of engineers and designers in workshare.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee instrumentation and control systems for oil and gas projects.
• Provide technical expertise in the specification design and selection of instruments.
• Manage all aspects of instrumentation engineering on assigned projects.

Skills

Leadership ability

Technical expertise in instrumentation

Communication skills

Knowledge of HSE requirements

Education

Graduate degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

SPI

Aveva Instrumentation

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy chemicals and resources needed now.

Key Accountabilities of Position:

• An experienced and highly skilled Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer to lead and oversee the instrumentation and control systems for our oil and gas projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing and maintaining advanced control systems and instrumentation equipment in complex large‑scale projects. This position requires deep technical knowledge, leadership ability and the capacity to work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project delivery meets industry standards and specifications.
• Develop discipline work plans; overall supervision of I&C engineers, designers and technical personnel in the execution of the project and development of project deliverables.
• Provide technical expertise and support in the specification design and selection of instruments, controllers and control systems.
• Manage all aspects of instrumentation and control engineering on assigned projects including planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource planning and risk management.
• Manage design change within project budget and schedule framework. Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement and construction teams to ensure seamless integration and timely completion of the project.
• Oversee the preparation of design deliverables and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Effective interaction with client engineering team for approval of design deliverables.
• Represent organizational competency and capabilities at various forums.
• Onshore design of Control room Instrumentation Equipment Room (IES) in the Oil & Gas Industry. Instrumentation and Control System design for the assigned project interacting with other disciplines, client and vendors as required. Design of ICSS F&G ESD.
• Experience in the production design evaluation and specification of I&C equipment and automation systems package items and I&C bulk items including cabling in detailed design packages.
• Development of I&C specifications, data sheets, Instrumentation & Control System Philosophy, Control System Architecture, Instrument Adequacy Report, Instrument Index, I&C Cable Block Diagrams, I&C Equipment List, Schedules, I/O list, SIL Assessment Report, Instrument Sizing Calculations, Instrument Loop Diagrams, Instrument Hook‑up Drawings, Layout drawings, wiring details, Equipment sizing and I&C MTO.
• Experience in preparing material requisition, scope of works review, offers, technical clarifications & technical bid evaluations for all I&C items such as ICSS field instruments, valves, transmitters, package items, bulk materials.
• Experience in working in SPI & Aveva Instrumentation; 3D modelling activities related to Instrumentations.
• Experience in preparation of modification scope of work for existing control systems.
• Participation in site survey and data collection for Instrumentation design.
• Participation in various workshops such as design reviews, HAZOP, SIL risk review, energy optimisation review, value engineering, constructability & other workshops.
• Good understanding of HSE requirements of both self and within the discipline team.
• Ensuring technical integrity of the Instrumentation deliverables for particular ensure compliance with the work scope and with applicable international standards.
• Work on proposals and prepare MH estimation.

Knowledge / Experience / Competencies Required

Job Specific Knowledge:

• Experience in execution of concept FEED and detail engineering for onshore & downstream oil and gas projects.
• Perform engineering design for I&C system for oil and gas projects.
• Preparation/review of all I&C engineering deliverables such as I&C specifications, data sheets, Instrumentation & Control System Philosophy, Control System Architecture, Instrument Adequacy Report, Instrument Index, I&C Cable Block Diagrams, I&C Equipment List, Schedules, I/O list, SIL Assessment Report, Instrument Sizing Calculations, Instrument Loop Diagrams, Instrument Hook‑up Drawings, Layout drawings, wiring details, Equipment sizing and I&C MTO.
• IES & Control room layouts & field layouts for onshore oil & gas projects.
• Guiding 3D modeler for 3D modelling activity.
• Technical bid evaluation for all I&C items including ICSS etc.
• Industry specific experience: good knowledge of ADNOC standards, SHELL DEPs, International standards such as IEEE, ANSI, IESNA, NFPA, IEC standards.

Education Qualifications Accreditation Training

• Graduate degree in Instrumentation Engineering; Chartered Engineer is preferred.
• HSE capability: good knowledge of hazardous area classification, instrumentation safety in design, sustainable design engineering, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL.
• People skills: good communication skill, leadership skill and able to guide team working locally as well as for workshare with centre of excellence and integrated delivery mentoring junior engineers.
• Other: good command on English language verbal as well as writing skills, report writing, presentation to client.
• Authority/freedom to act/decision making (including budgetary responsibility).
• Extent of guidance or control: should be able to guide team of engineers and designers workshare.
• Impact of decisions on results: being a discipline lead on the project should be able to control budget, plan and deliver as per schedule, take decisions for project success.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong and can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we’re not just talking about it; we’re doing it. We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low‑carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Required Experience

Senior IC