MAC Specialist

KBR Careers; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Careers seeks a MAC Specialist for the ADNOC PMC project, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role centers on PMC coordination for monitoring, automation, and control systems across the project lifecycle, with emphasis on ICSS, DCS, PLC, SCADA, ESD, and instrumentation.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's in instrumentation/electrical/automation engineering, 15+ years oil & gas experience, and familiarity with major control systems (Honeywell, Yokogawa, Emerson, ABB, Siemens, Schneider,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in instrumentation/electrical/automation engineering or related discipline.
• Professional certifications in automation, control systems, cybersecurity, or digitalization are advantageous.
• Membership in recognized engineering institutions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as PMC focal point for all Monitoring, Automation, and Control system activities across the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables related to ICSS, DCS, PLC, SCADA, ESD, F&G, Instrumentation, and telecommunications systems.
• Monitor EPC Contractor performance and ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, and international standards.
• Coordinate interfaces between Automation, Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, Cybersecurity, and Operations disciplines.
• Review system architecture, control philosophies, cause & effect matrices, logic diagrams, network configurations, and software applications.
• Evaluate and approve vendor documents, technical submittals, material requisitions, and package vendor designs.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL assessments, FAT, SAT, IFAT, and integrated system testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and digital asset management requirements.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing.
• Identify project risks, technical issues, and opportunities for optimization and mitigate measures.
• Verify contractor adherence to quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Support project digitalization initiatives, including real-time monitoring, data integration, predictive analytics, and smart asset solutions.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure system operability and maintainability.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and management presentations.

Skills

ICSS

DCS

PLC

SCADA

ESD

F&G

Instrumentation

Telecom

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

Honeywell

Yokogawa

Emerson

ABB

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Title: MAC Specialist "Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets." KBR is looking for MAC Specialist for ADNOC PMC project to be based in Abu Dhabi - UAE.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as PMC focal point for all Monitoring, Automation, and Control system activities across the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables related to ICSS, DCS, PLC, SCADA, ESD, F&G, Instrumentation, and telecommunications systems.
• Monitor EPC Contractor performance and ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, and international standards.
• Coordinate interfaces between Automation, Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, Cybersecurity, and Operations disciplines.
• Review system architecture, control philosophies, cause & effect matrices, logic diagrams, network configurations, and software applications.
• Evaluate and approve vendor documents, technical submittals, material requisitions, and package vendor designs.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL assessments, FAT, SAT, IFAT, and integrated system testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and digital asset management requirements.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing.
• Identify project risks, technical issues, and opportunities for optimization and recommend mitigation measures.
• Verify contractor adherence to quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Support project digitalization initiatives, including real-time monitoring, data integration, predictive analytics, and smart asset solutions.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure system operability and maintainability.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and management presentations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications in Automation, Control Systems, Cybersecurity, or Digitalization are advantageous.
• Membership in recognized engineering institutions is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, LNG, or offshore projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a PMC, EPC, or Owner's Engineer role.
• Proven experience in automation and control system design, implementation, and commissioning.
• Experience with major control systems such as Honeywell, Yokogawa, Emerson, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or Rockwell Automation.
• Experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, Construction Support, and Commissioning phases.

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