Smart Plant Instrumentation Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Smart Plant Instrumentation Administrator to execute and support projects within the Oil & Gas sector. This role includes setup, configuration, and administration of instrumentation systems while ensuring project standards are met. Ideal candidates will have extensive engineering experience and strong communication skills. The position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years relevant engineering experience in Oil & Gas/Petrochemical.
• Minimum 8 years in senior administration and support of SPI.
• Fluent in English, team-oriented, hardworking, problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Development of new standards and documentation for Smart Plant Instrumentation.
• Executing Smart Plant Instrumentation setup & configuration.
• Ensuring safety, budget, schedule, and quality standards are met.

Skills

Engineering degree in Instrumentation or related field

DCS/ESD/PLC wiring

Smart Plant Administration

Excellent communication skills

Strong project planning skills

Education

BEng, BSc, or MSc in Instrumentation or related field

Tools

Intergraph Smart Plant Instrumentation

VB (.NET) programming

MSSQL/ORACLE queries

Job description

Rejlers International Engineering Solutions is a trusted provider of high-quality engineering and project services. We have been present in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for over 15 years.

Operating from our regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi City and with an office in Navi Mumbai, India, we support a wide range of operations across the region. We specialize in the Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, and Renewable Energy industries, as well as Industrial Infrastructure such as Buildings, Power Distribution, and Telecommunications. We serve clients throughout the UAE and the Arabian Gulf.

Our strong track record in Industrial Digitization and AI solutions reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence. With a parent company boasting more than 80 years of engineering expertise, we bring Nordic engineering heritage to the region, blending cutting-edge technology with a longstanding tradition of quality and reliability.

We are now looking for a Smart Plant Instrumentation Administrator to execute projects and support bids in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Reports To

The Smart Plant Instrumentation Administrator reports to the Head of Discipline – Instrumentation & Automation.

Job Overview

The Smart Plant Instrumentation Administrator is responsible for setup and administration tasks related to major projects or several smaller or less complex projects. These projects require the application of conventional knowledge in oil & gas.

Your role involves executing Smart Plant Instrumentation setup & configuration, user training, and deliverables, ensuring safety, budget, schedule, and quality standards are met.

You should be interested in working on multi-discipline local (ADNOC) and overseas projects, collaborating with discipline designers and engineers to achieve discipline goals.

We value a hunger for learning, sharing new ideas, and safety awareness as part of professional skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Development of new standards and documentation (Owners Projects guide for Smart Plant Instrumentation).

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (BEng, BSc, or MSc) in Instrumentation or related technical field.
• Experience with ADNOC ONSHORE/OFFSHORE or ADNOC group is an advantage.
• Intergraph certified Smart Plant Instrumentation Designer/System Administrator preferred.
• Minimum 15 years relevant engineering experience in support of engineering design in Oil & Gas/Petrochemical.
• Minimum 8 years in senior administration and support of SPI.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills, with a proactive approach.
• Experience with DCS/ESD/PLC wiring, instrument loop diagrams, and SPI modules like Instrument Index, Wiring, Datasheets, and Loop Drawings.
• Proven experience in Smart Plant Administration, including database upgrades and project support.
• Database setup and dataset management experience.
• Experience with SPI customization, configuration seed files, InfoMaker, and developing custom reports.
• Integration experience with SPPID & SPF is an advantage.
• Ability to interface with internal and external customers effectively.
• Strong project planning skills and knowledge of VB (.NET) programming and MSSQL/ORACLE queries are assets.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to conduct training sessions.
• Willingness to handle challenges during peak project periods.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, including process, mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation, and CAD support.
• UAE local experience is beneficial.
• Fluent in English, team-oriented, hardworking, problem solver, with a positive attitude.
• Meets UAE visa requirements.

Our vision is Home of the learning minds. We promote continuous learning and development, aiming for success as individuals and as a company.

Interested in joining us?

Please apply promptly. Submit your application, CV, and salary expectations by 15th August 2025.