SENIOR INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 436,000 - 547,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Engineer for their operations in Qatar. The role involves overseeing instrumentation activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and guiding junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and significant experience in the oil and gas industry, specifically with DCS, PLCs, and safety systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong technical expertise in instrumentation systems.
• Proficient in engineering and business software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Instrumentation and Fire & Gas engineering activities.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet safety and operability requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in reliability and safety best practices.

Skills

DCS

PLCs

ESD/F&G Systems

Anti-Surge Control Systems

Metering Systems

SIL requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

CONVAL

InstruCal

Job description

VACANCY OVERVIEW
SENIOR INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors operating in over 50 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

Airswift is seeking for aSenior instrumentation Engineer towork with our client based inQATAR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• Strong technical expertise in:
  • DCS, PLCs, ESD/F&G Systems
  • Anti-Surge Control Systems
  • Metering Systems
  • Turbine/Compressor Control Systems
  • SIL (Safety Integrity Level) requirements
• Proficient in the use of engineering and business software tools, including:
  • Microsoft Office
  • SAP
  • CONVAL
  • InstruCal

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Instrumentation and Fire & Gas (F&G) engineering activities during EPC and startup phases through to asset handover.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet safety, operability, reliability, and maintainability requirements throughout the facility life cycle
• Provide expert input into project decisions, balancing both CAPEX and long-term OPEX impacts
• Ensure adherence to all applicable project specifications, procedures, and best practices
• Participate in technical design reviews (e.g., SIL assessments, HAZOPs) and ensure alignment with operational requirements
• Deliver specialized engineering support for commissioning, startup, system failure analysis, and advanced troubleshooting
• Develop and implement:
  • Instrumentation and F&G surveillance and administration programs
  • Reliability and cyber-security measures for new projects
  • Integrity management strategies for critical systems
• Provide cross-disciplinary technical input and collaboration to support project and operations teams
• Supervise and manage contractor, consultant, and service provider activities related to instrumentation and F&G systems
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in reliability, safety, and integrity best practices
• Support the integration and tie-in of new systems with existing facilities
• Maintain an Issue Register to manage and resolve critical technical issues, including emerging technology risks
• Oversee high-risk commissioning activities for complex projects, including:
  • Rigorous system monitoring
  • System tuning and optimization
  • Advisory support to operations and maintenance teams

If you are keen and interested with the role, you may apply to our website or share your updated resume to [e-mail].

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