Instrument & Controls Lead

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Al-Daayen; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Qatar is seeking an experienced Instrument & Controls Lead for a major LNG project. The successful candidate will lead engineering activities for FEED and EPC phases, ensure compliance with engineering standards, and manage relationships with contractors and vendors. A bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and significant experience in the Oil & Gas sector are essential for this role. Competitive terms with a work schedule of 10 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in engineering roles, including 4 years in Oil & Gas.
• 1 year in a supervisory role overseeing contractors.
• Strong knowledge of international engineering standards and design practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C engineering activities for FEED and EPC phases.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and safety practices.
• Resolve I&C discipline issues to meet project objectives.

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Strong analytical skills

Good communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Ability to influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrument, Automation, or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Instrument & Controls Lead

Location: Qatar Onshore – NFW Offplot
Contract Type: MFA, 36 months
Work Schedule: 10 hours/day, 5 days/week, 22 days/month
Estimated Start Date: 1st week of February 2026

We are supporting a leading LNG company in Qatar to recruit an Instrument & Controls (I&C) Lead for the NFW Offplot project. The role is responsible for leading I&C engineering activities for FEED and EPC phases, primarily focused on the Onshore Common Lean LPG Storage and Loading Expansion Project. The position ensures all I&C design requirements, specifications, codes, and standards comply with project.

Reporting and Relationships

• Reports to Head of Instrument & Controls

• No direct reports

• Internal: Interfaces with PMT, RLIC, and Operations Engineering to resolve I&C issues

• External: Regular contact with EPC Contractors, MICC, Vendors, Specialist Consultants, and project stakeholders including asset owners

Job Context & Major Challenges

• Based in Doha QELNG office or Ras Laffan Project Site Offices (Field Operations Center)

• Responsible for all technical I&C engineering activities executed by EPC contractors, MICC vendors, consultants, and sub-contractors

• Challenges include guiding EPC contractors and pre-commissioning/commissioning teams to meet milestones, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and resolving complex I&C issues with execution and commercial impact

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate SHES leadership and actively participate in toolbox talks, task instructions, and site safety walkthroughs

• Ensure Contractors/Subcontractors conduct engineering design according to project requirements, specifications, and safe practices

• Resolve I&C discipline issues to meet NFW Project objectives

• Ensure approved design recommendations are applied to improve design integrity, efficiency, and safety

• Verify adequacy of Contractor resources, personnel competency, and use of approved technical tools for both FEED and EPC phases

• Provide I&C Engineering input to other disciplines and support commissioning/system completion, recommending solutions to management

• Identify, track, and implement lessons learned, especially regarding existing plant sections

• Monitor timely issuance of documents listed in the Master Document Register for all deliverables from FEED and EPC Contractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrument, Automation, or Electronic Engineering

Experience & Knowledge

• 8 years’ experience in engineering roles, including 4 years in Oil & Gas and 1 year in a supervisory/acting role or oversight of contractors/subcontractors/vendor personnel

• Strong knowledge of international engineering standards, specifications, and design practices

• Experience managing control system contractors and third-party vendors across multiple project phases, ideally from FEED to Start-up

• Broad I&C equipment and control systems experience, familiar with relevant manufacturing processes

• Brownfield engineering and execution knowledge

• Experience with berth control systems for LNG and hydrocarbon liquid product loading/unloading

Technical & Business Skills

• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Strong analytical, organisational, coordination, and planning skills

• Good communication and ability to interface at all levels

• Conflict resolution, problem-solving, creative thinking, influencing, and empathy skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

• Deep knowledge of industry codes, standards, and practices for I&C discipline