Lead Insturmentation Engineer – WHCP

INTECH; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Lead Instrumentation Engineer to join their Wellhead and Skids Solutions team. This pivotal role involves managing the engineering, design, and commissioning of Wellhead Control Panels and instrumentation systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering design, project planning, and compliance with international standards, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of oil and gas systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering design related to Wellhead Control Panels and instrumentation systems.
• Strong background in preparing hydraulic sizing calculations and electrical load calculations.
• Experience with international standards such as API and IEC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design of Wellhead Control Panels.
• Support proposal and estimation teams with technical clarifications.
• Manage documentation and coordinate field service during site activities.

Skills

Engineering design

Project planning

Testing and commissioning

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Job description

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About the job

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Our Potential Opportunity

INTECH Automation Intelligence is seeking a Lead Insturmentation Engineer – WHCP to join our dynamic Wellhead and Skids Solutions team. This role is pivotal in supporting Modular Skid Packages, Wellhead Control Panels, and Pressure Regulation Systems to enhance the safe and efficient operation of oil and gas systems. You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end engineering, design, testing, and commissioning of Wellhead Control Panels and instrumentation systems while ensuring technical excellence and compliance with international standards. INTECH’s commitment to innovative designs and reliable systems ensures you will contribute to impactful projects in industries such as Oil & Gas and Utilities.

Our Wellhead and Skids Solutions reflect our dedication to providing cost-efficient, fully autonomous systems that support operational excellence while meeting the highest industry standards in safety and performance.

What You’ll Lead and Deliver

Engineering & Design

• Lead the end-to-end engineering design of Wellhead Control Panels (pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, and hydraulic), Safety Shutdown Systems, and associated instrumentation.


• Should be able to prepare hydraulic sizing calculations covering accumulators, reservoir and pumps.


• Should be able to prepare Electrical and Heat Load Calculations for an I&C system.


• Prepare, review, and manage the issuance of, Hydraulic/Pneumatic Schematics, P&IDs, General Arrangement Drawings, Hook-up drawings, Loop & Wiring Diagrams, Instrument Datasheets and Schedules, Bill of Materials (BOM), Cause & Effect Diagrams, Logic Diagrams and Panel Schematics


• Select appropriate field instruments (pressure, temperature, level, flow) and control system components (solenoids, regulators, ESDs, etc.).


• Ensure design compliance with international codes and standards such as API 14C, ISO 10418, IEC, NEC, ATEX, NEMA, SIL, and relevant Aramco/ADNOC project specifications.

Proposals & Estimations

• Support proposal and estimation teams in technical clarifications, sizing calculations, and system configuration.


• Evaluating vendor proposals, managing technical clarifications, and participating in bid evaluations.

Project Planning and Execution

• Well versed with project planning. Should be able to drive project for timely delivery.


• Leading technically complete project lifecycle, from design to delivery.


• Working with other engineers, technicians, and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation and operation of WHCP/Instrumentation/control systems

Documentation

• Lead the preparation and timely submission of engineering documentation for customer approval.


• Preparing and maintaining project documentation, including technical manuals, test reports, and compliance documentation.


• Develop and update design templates, engineering checklists, and standardization tools for continuous improvement.

Testing, Commissioning & Site Services

• Lead FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) at shop and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) with clients.


• Prepare detailed test procedures, pre-commissioning & commissioning protocols.


• Coordinate field service engineering during commissioning/start-up phases.


• Overseeing the installation of new systems, ensuring proper wiring and signal conditioning, and conducting testing and calibration procedures.


• Troubleshoot instrumentation & control issues at site or remotely and propose timely resolutions.

Troubleshooting

• Capability to diagnose and resolving issues related to WHCP and I&C system performance and functionality

Customer and Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary technical interface to the customer throughout the project lifecycle.


• Handle all technical queries, NCRs, and warranty/service complaints ensuring quick resolution and proper documentation.


• Support customers for all post delivery support matters.

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