Instrument / Fire & Gas (F&G) Engineering Specialist

NES Fircroft; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is recruiting an Instrument / Fire & Gas (F&G) Engineering Specialist in Qatar. You will provide technical leadership and engineering support for instrumentation and F&G systems across project execution, commissioning, startup and handover to operations.

The role requires 8+ years in oil and gas instrumentation and F&G, with hands-on experience in DCS, PLC, ESD & F&G, metering, turbine and compressor controls, and SIL assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in Instrumentation/ F&G Engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong experience with DCS, PLC, ESD & F&G Systems, Anti-Surge Control Systems, Metering Systems, Turbine & Compressor Control Systems, SIL Assessment & Functional Safety Requirements.
• Experience in project execution, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, CONVAL, and InstruCal.

Responsibilities

• Support Instrumentation and F&G engineering activities during EPC, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness phases.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP, SIL studies, assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, failure analysis, and system optimization.
• Develop and implement reliability, availability, and cybersecurity programs for critical Instrument and F&G systems.
• Support project tie-ins, commissioning activities, and system surveillance.
• Lead technical reviews and supervise contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Maintain issue registers and mitigate technical and technology-related risks.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

DCS

PLC

ESD & F&G Systems

Anti-Surge Control

Metering Systems

Turbine & Compressor Control

SIL Assessment

Functional Safety Requirements

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

CONVAL

InstruCal

Microsoft Office

Job description

Instrument / Fire & Gas (F&G) Engineering Specialist

Department: Operations / Engineering Support

Location: Qatar

Job Purpose

Provide technical leadership and engineering support for Instrumentation and Fire & Gas (F&G) systems during project execution, commissioning, startup, and handover to operations. Ensure safe, reliable, and maintainable systems throughout the asset lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Instrumentation and F&G engineering activities during EPC, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness phases.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP, SIL studies, assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, failure analysis, and system optimization.
• Develop and implement reliability, availability, and cybersecurity programs for critical Instrument and F&G systems.
• Support project tie-ins, commissioning activities, and system surveillance.
• Lead technical reviews and supervise contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Maintain issue registers and mitigate technical and technology-related risks.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Instrumentation/F&G Engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong experience with:
  • DCS
  • PLC
  • ESD & Fire & Gas (F&G) Systems
  • Anti-Surge Control Systems
  • Metering Systems
  • Turbine & Compressor Control Systems
  • SIL Assessment & Functional Safety Requirements
• Experience in project execution, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, CONVAL, and InstruCal.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and teamwork
• Planning and organizing
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Safety and quality focus
• Problem solving and decision making
• Coaching and mentoring skills

Position: Instrument / Fire & Gas (F&G) Engineering Specialist

Industry: Oil & Gas / LNG / Petrochemical

Experience: 8+ Years

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Equivalent