Instrument Engineer

Client of Careers International; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Careers International is seeking a qualified professional for instrumentation and control activities in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in Oil & Gas or similar industries.

Your responsibilities will include supervising installations, troubleshooting, and maintaining instrumentation systems while ensuring compliance with HSE regulations. GCC experience is an added advantage in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Industrial projects.
• Experience in EPC projects and plant commissioning preferred.
• GCC experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute instrumentation and control activities as per specifications.
• Supervise installation and commissioning of instruments.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance of systems.
• Review technical documentation and ensure project compliance.

Skills

Instrumentation and control expertise

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Execute instrumentation and control activities in accordance with approved engineering drawings and project specifications.
• Supervise installation, calibration, loop checking, testing, and commissioning of field instruments.
• Perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and commissioning of instrumentation systems.
• Review P&IDs, loop diagrams, hook‑up drawings and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Prepare inspection reports, testing records, commissioning documents, and daily progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, QA/QC standards, and client requirements.
• Support shutdown, turnaround, and maintenance activities when required.
• Monitor site activities, manpower productivity, and workmanship quality.
• Installation, testing, calibration, and commissioning of instrumentation systems.
• Hands‑on experience with pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
• Knowledge of control valves, analyzers, gauges, switches, and field instruments.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, cable schedules, and engineering drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and quality procedures.
• Good communication and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power Plant, or Industrial Construction projects.
• Experience in EPC projects and plant commissioning is highly preferred.
• GCC experience will be an added advantage.