SPI Administrator & Engineer

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a skilled SPI Administrator & Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role entails administering SmartPlant Instrumentation and AVEVA databases, providing engineering support, and ensuring compliance with project standards. Candidates must have 8-10 years in Instrumentation & Control design, with a minimum of 4 years' SPI/AVEVA administration experience. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment focused on safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control design.
• Minimum 4 years of SPI/AVEVA administration in FEED and detailed engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain SPI and AVEVA Instrumentation databases.
• Provide engineering support for instrumentation design deliverables.
• Install, configure, and maintain SPI and AVEVA environments.

Skills

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) administration

AVEVA Instrumentation administration

Oracle/SQL databases knowledge

Instrumentation design principles

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation or Electronics & Communication Engineering

Tools

SPI

AVEVA

Job description

Title

SPI Administrator & Engineer

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Title

SPI/AVEVA Administrator / Engineer

Company

KBR Corporate - Inhouse Engineering

Location

Abu Dhabi UAE - KBR Office

Job Purpose

• Responsible for administering and maintaining SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and AVEVA Instrumentation databases ensuring data integrity customization and integration with other engineering systems.
• Additionally provide engineering support for instrumentation design deliverables ensuring compliance with project standards and efficient execution during FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Install configure and maintain SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) and AVEVA Instrumentation environments for multi-user projects.
• Interface with IT teams for server hosting virtualization and license management.
• Liaise with vendors and EPC teams for SPI/AVEVA customization and troubleshooting.
• Provide training and user support for engineering teams on SPI/AVEVA functionalities.
• Manage project databases user access roles and security settings.
• Perform data migration version upgrades and patch deployments.
• Customize templates reports and deliverables (e.g. wiring diagrams loop drawings instrument index).
• Ensure integration with other SmartPlant tools (S3D SPEL) and AVEVA applications.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies; monitor system performance and troubleshooting issues.
• Maintain instrument index wiring details loop diagrams and I/O lists in SPI/AVEVA.
• Validate data consistency between SPI/AVEVA and other engineering systems (DCS/PLC vendor databases).Generate bulk data reports for procurement construction and commissioning.
• Support tag numbering conventions document coding and revision control.
• Develop and review instrument datasheets wiring schematics and hook-up drawings.
• Coordinate with Instrumentation & Control engineers for design updates and database alignment.
• Assist in preparing MTOs cable schedules termination details and as-built updates.
• Ensure compliance with IEC ISA and project-specific standards.

Experience

• Experience: 8 - 10 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control design with minimum 4 years hands on SPI/AVEVA administration in FEED and detailed engineering projects.
• ADNOC 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
• SPI/AVEVA Admin Certification is added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and AVEVA Instrumentation administration.
• Knowledge of Oracle/SQL databases for SPI/AVEVA backend.
• Familiarity with instrumentation design principles (control valves transmitters analyzers junction boxes).
• Understanding of I&C standards: IEC ISA ANSI API.
• Experience with data migration and integration between engineering tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication and training capability.

What We Offer

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

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority