Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Senior IC Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead the instrumentation and control systems for oil and gas projects. You will manage design, implementation, and maintenance of systems while ensuring compliance with project requirements. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in Instrumentation Engineering and experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Experience in execution of Concept FEED and Detail Engineering.
• Good command of English language for report writing.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Area classification and Instrumentation Safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation and control systems for oil and gas projects.
• Manage design changes within project budgets and schedules.
• Interact effectively with client engineering teams.

Skills

Experience in engineering design for I&C System

Good communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Graduate Degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

SPI

Aveva Instrumentation

Job description

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, 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:

• 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 skills, Leadership skills, and ability to guide team working locally and in workshare with center of excellence and integrated delivery, mentoring junior Engineers.
• Other: Good command of English language, both verbal and written, including report writing and presentation skills.

Authority / Freedom to Act / Decision Making (Including Budgetary Responsibility)

• Extent of Guidance or Control: Should be able to guide a team of Engineers and Designers in workshare.
• Impact of Decisions on Results: As a discipline lead, responsible for controlling budget, planning, and delivering projects as per schedule, making decisions for project success.

Moving forward together

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other protected basis.

We aim to energize and empower our people to drive sustainable impact through a culture of belonging, connection, and innovation. We are actively reskilling our workforce and supporting the transition to low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there is a path for you here. No barriers to your potential career success. Join us to explore diverse opportunities and contribute to delivering sustainable change.

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the asset lifecycle, bridging the transition to more sustainable energy sources while supporting current needs.

Key Accountabilities of Position:

• Lead and oversee instrumentation and control systems for oil and gas projects, ensuring design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced control systems and instrumentation equipment.
• Develop discipline work plans and supervise I&C engineers, designers, and technical personnel.
• Provide expertise in specification, design, and selection of instruments, controllers, and control systems.
• Manage all aspects of instrumentation and control engineering, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and risk management.
• Manage design changes within project budgets and schedules, collaborating with project teams for seamless integration.
• Oversee preparation of design deliverables and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Interact effectively with client engineering teams for approval of design deliverables.
• Represent organizational capabilities at various forums.
• Design onshore control rooms, instrumentation equipment rooms, and interact with other disciplines, clients, and vendors.
• Evaluate and specify I&C equipment, automation systems, and cabling in detailed design packages.
• Prepare material requisitions, review offers, clarify technical aspects, and evaluate bids for all I&C items.
• Work with SPI & Aveva Instrumentation, including 3D modelling activities.
• Prepare modification scope of work for existing control systems.
• Participate in site surveys and data collection for instrumentation design.
• Engage in workshops such as design reviews, HAZOP, SIL risk, energy optimization, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and maintain technical integrity of instrumentation deliverables.
• Work on proposals and estimate manpower requirements.

Required Experience:

Senior IC Engineer