System Engineer

Kin-Tec Global Recruitment; Qatar; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is seeking an experienced System Engineer specializing in Safety Instrumented Systems in Qatar. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in SIS engineering, extensive knowledge of Honeywell Safety Manager, and a degree in a related field. This role emphasizes reliable system performance and compliance, offering competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Challenging work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SIS engineering/maintenance within process industries.
• Solid experience with major equipment protection principles and instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, review, and maintain SRS-compliant logic using Honeywell Safety Builder.
• Develop and maintain Cause & Effect matrices and trip logics.
• Conduct offline/online testing and commissioning for new project requirements.

Skills

Hands-on expertise with Honeywell Safety Manager

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong analytical skills

Experience with cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Honeywell Safety Builder

Experion PKS

Job description

System Engineer – Safety Instrumented Systems

Location: Ras Laffan, Qatar

Contract: Initial 1-year contract, with possibility to extend

Overview

We are seeking an experienced System Engineer with expertise in Honeywell Safety Manager systems to develop, implement, and maintain safety and fire gas logics. The role ensures reliable performance, integration, and compliance of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer, review, and maintain SRS-compliant logic using Honeywell Safety Builder for Safety Manager
• Develop and maintain Cause & Effect matrices, interlocks, permissives, voting schemes (1oo2, 2oo3), trip logics, overrides, and bypass management
• Implement and validate logic for ESD/PSD, F&G, BMS, HIPPS, and package interfaces (compressors, furnaces, flare)
• Configure and maintain SOE timestamping, diagnostics, watchdogs, and health monitoring
• Ensure reliable integration with Experion PKS (HMIs, alarms, historian, Events/SOE)
• Conduct offline/online testing and commissioning for new project requirements or system changes
• Troubleshoot and resolve SM hardware and software issues
• Implement change management and provide operations/maintenance support
• Support risk assessments for management of change and permit to work
• Prepare and maintain system design specifications, work instructions, and procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless operation of control systems
• Provide technical support, training, and coaching to local personnel
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years' experience in SIS engineering/maintenance within process industries
• Hands‑on expertise with Honeywell Safety Manager and Safety Builder configuration tools
• Solid experience with Experion PKS integration (alarms, SOE, displays, historian)
• Strong knowledge of major equipment protection principles and instrumentation
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with F&G philosophy, site standards for overrides/bypasses
• Honeywell Safety Manager system certification
• TÜV Functional Safety Engineer/Professional (IEC 61511) or equivalent

Work Conditions & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a challenging, highly skilled environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth