Instrumentation Engineering Discipline Head

KBR; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Instrumentation Engineering Discipline Head for Mega Projects in Kuwait. This senior role involves managing engineering teams, overseeing design activities, and ensuring quality assurance in line with industry standards. Candidates must have extensive experience in oil and gas engineering and proven leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 18 years total post graduation experience required.
• 12 years in oil & gas, refinery or petrochemicals.
• Proven track record in managing Instrumentation Design & Engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all instrumentation engineering activities for Mega Projects PMC contract.
• Plan and manage execution of conceptual design studies.
• Ensure all engineering activities meet quality and safety standards.

Skills

Management of interfaces across multi-functional teams

Strong technical skills in oil and gas industry

Man management skills

Client management skills

Education

B. Sc. Engineering from an accredited college or university

Tools

Software of specialty

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Instrumentation Engineering Discipline Head

Instrumentation Engineering Discipline Head

Primary objective

To manage all instrumentations engineering activities associated with a Mega Projects PMC contract as part of an integrated Client/Company team.

Specific accountabilities

• Responsible for the engineering administrative function, directing and consulting several groups engaged in interrelated instrumentations engineering responsibilities
• Plan and manage the execution of the multi-discipline FEED/Conceptual Design Studies in both local and affiliated international offices
• Preparation and administration of design budgets, estimates, forecasts and schedules.
• Recruitment and Development of a technically competent, cohesive and functional instrumentation engineering team
• Coordinate and administer necessary training programs for Trainees
• Be responsible for the timeliness and technical correctness of all works performed by the Instrumentations Engineering Team
• Technical Integrity - take responsibility for the technical integrity of the team,addressing working methods, tools, quality assurance, peer reviews, communication with team members on other projects.
• Manage value improvement processes
• Manage third party consultants/specialists
• Ensure all instrumentations design engineering activities meet or exceed engineering standards with regard to quality, cost, safety and performance

• Quality Assurance – Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system including utilizing the corporate Project Management systems
• Safety – Responsible for personal safety and adherence to safe working practices for the Oil & Gas Business Unit. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.

Essential skills/experience

• B. Sc. Engg from an accredited college or university.
• 18 years of total minimum post graduation experience.
• 12 years of total minimum post graduation experience in oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical industry.
• 8 years of minimum experience in related designation / specialty.
• 5 years’ experience using software of speciality
• Must have a proven track record of managing multiple projects in Instrumentation Design & Engineering in the oil and gas industry.

Optional skills

• Strong technical skills in the onshore oil and gas industry
• Track record of managing multi projects instrumentation design teams
• High level of understanding of management of interfaces across multi-functional Company and Client groups
• Well-developed man management and client management skills.