Senior Instrumentation Control Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Lead / Senior Engineer Instrument & Control with 15+ years of oil & gas design experience. The role focuses on leading I&C engineering across Study, FEED and Detailed Design for refinery, petrochemical, and power projects.

You will serve as the primary client liaison, drive I&C deliverables, and ensure compliance with international standards and HCIS directives. Strong leadership and brownfield expertise are essential for project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in design engineering on oil and gas industry including petrochemical
• Lead experience with Client interface and coordination
• Strong Brownfield experience
• Study, FEED and Detail Design project experience
• Experience in Instrumentation deliverables, DCS, SIS and F&G
• Familiarity with Analyzer
• Familiarity with HCIS (SAIS) industrial directives for Fire Protection and Security
• Transferrable iqama

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Instrumentation & Control engineering activities for Oil & Gas and Petrochemical projects.
• Manage and coordinate all I&C deliverables during Study, FEED, and Detailed Design phases.
• Serve as the primary focal point for client interactions, technical discussions, and project coordination.
• Develop, review, and approve instrumentation engineering documents, drawings, specifications, and datasheets.
• Lead the design, specification, and integration of DCS, SIS, and Fire & Gas (F&G) systems.
• Review and approve instrument index, I/O lists, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, control philosophies, and cause & effect matrices.
• Provide technical expertise in analyzer systems and associated instrumentation packages.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, international standards, and applicable client specifications.
• Support Brownfield projects, including plant modifications, revamps, upgrades, and tie-in activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, and construction personnel to ensure successful project execution.
• Conduct technical reviews, design verification, and engineering quality checks.
• Ensure compliance with HCIS (SAIS) directives related to Industrial Security, Fire Protection, and Safety Systems.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, and procurement support activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Support construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities as required.
• Identify technical risks and propose effective engineering solutions to maintain project schedules and quality standards.

Skills

Instrumentation design

DCS/SIS/Fire & Gas

Lead & client coordination

Brownfield projects

Project coordination

Job description

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Client is looking for a Lead / Senior Engineer Instrument & Control.

Project Type: Oil & gas, petrochemical, power plant, refinery,

Requirements/Qualification:

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in design engineering on oil and gas industry including petrochemical
• Lead experience with Client interface and coordination
• Strong Brownfield experience
• Study, FEED and Detail Design project experience
• Experience inf Instrumentation deliverables, DCS, SIS and F&G
• Familiarity with Analyzer
• Familiarity with HCIS (SAIS) industrial directives for Fire Protection and Security
• Transferrable Iqama

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee Instrumentation & Control engineering activities for Oil & Gas and Petrochemical projects.
• Manage and coordinate all I&C deliverables during Study, FEED, and Detailed Design phases.
• Serve as the primary focal point for client interactions, technical discussions, and project coordination.
• Develop, review, and approve instrumentation engineering documents, drawings, specifications, and datasheets.
• Lead the design, specification, and integration of DCS, SIS, and Fire & Gas (F&G) systems.
• Review and approve instrument index, I/O lists, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, control philosophies, and cause & effect matrices.
• Provide technical expertise in analyzer systems and associated instrumentation packages.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, international standards, and applicable client specifications.
• Support Brownfield projects, including plant modifications, revamps, upgrades, and tie-in activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, and construction personnel to ensure successful project execution.
• Conduct technical reviews, design verification, and engineering quality checks.
• Ensure compliance with HCIS (SAIS) directives related to Industrial Security, Fire Protection, and Safety Systems.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, and procurement support activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Support construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities as required.
• Identify technical risks and propose effective engineering solutions to maintain project schedules and quality standards.