Lead Instrument Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Instrument Engineer to lead technical initiatives in instrumentation systems. This pivotal role involves mentoring junior engineers, enhancing safety and efficiency, and driving innovation in instrumentation strategies. The successful candidate will have a wealth of experience in the oil and gas sector, ensuring operational excellence while managing complex technical challenges. With a comprehensive benefits package, including tax-free salary and expatriate perks, this opportunity promises long-term stability and career progression in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Furnished housing

Annual flights

Schooling assistance

Transportation allowance

Long-term stability

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in instrumentation engineering in oil and gas.
• Professional Engineer status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support for instrumentation systems.
• Lead engineering studies to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive innovation.

Skills

Sizing/Specifying Field Instruments

Control Systems

Process Safety Studies

Vendor Engagement

Instrumentation Communication Protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Lead Instrument Engineer
Location: Middle East (Permanent Expat Assignment)
Industry: Energy / Oil & Gas
Interview Schedule: June–July (via Microsoft Teams)
Compensation: Tax-free salary + full expatriate benefits (housing, schooling, flights, transport, etc.)

Role Summary:

A major operator in the oil and gas industry is seeking a Lead Instrument Engineer to provide high-level technical leadership across all instrumentation systems. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations, while mentoring junior engineers and driving innovation in instrumentation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical support for a range of instrumentation systems (e.g., pressure, flow, temperature, control valves, relief devices, safety systems).

• Lead or contribute to engineering studies to improve safety, performance, and cost-efficiency.

• Participate in task forces investigating incidents or complex instrumentation challenges.

• Develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and procedures.

• Assess suppliers and service providers for technical competency.

• Act as a company representative in vendor and contractor technical discussions.

• Evaluate instrumentation bids and participate in procurement decisions.

• Support HAZOPs, SIL assessments, and process safety reviews.

• Monitor and implement emerging technologies and best practices.

• Conduct value engineering and cost-benefit analyses.

• Mentor and train junior instrumentation engineers.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• Experience: Minimum 20 years of relevant instrumentation engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.

• Certifications: Professional/Chartered Engineer status preferred.

• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in sizing/specifying field instruments and control systems; deep understanding of industry codes (API, IEC, ISA, ASME).

• Skills: Proficient in process safety studies (P&IDs, HAZOP, SIL), vendor engagement, and instrumentation communication protocols.

Benefits Package:

• Tax-free salary

• Furnished housing

• Family or single status contracts

• Annual flights

• Schooling assistance

• Transportation allowance

• Long-term stability with career progression opportunities