KBR

Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Offshore Island Project

Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 3 months ago

Salary
AED 18k–30k a month· Michael Page
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Energy & Sustainability
Work mode
On site

About the role

Title: Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Offshore Island Project 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. Job Title: Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Offshore Island Project KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer for an Offshore Island Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi . Key Responsibilities Job Purpose Job Purpose The Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer is responsible for leading all instrumentation, control systems, automation, and safety system engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects. The role ensures that design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities are executed in compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, and safety requirements throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Commissioning, and Start-up phases. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership - Lead Instrumentation & Control engineering activities for offshore platforms, process facilities, pipelines, wellhead towers, and utility systems. - Manage a team of Instrumentation, Control Systems, and Telecom Engineers/Designers. - Ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables within budget and schedule requirements. - Provide technical guidance and solutions for complex instrumentation and control issues. Instrumentation Engineering - Review and approve: - Instrument Index - Instrument Data Sheets - Instrument Specifications - Hook-Up Drawings - Loop Diagrams - Cable Schedules - Wiring Diagrams - Instrument Location Layouts - MTOs (Material Take-Offs) - Ensure proper selection and sizing of field instrumentation including: - Pressure Instruments - Temperature Instruments - Flow Meters - Level Instruments - Control Valves - Safety Relief Monitoring Instruments - Analyzers and Gas Detection Systems Control & Automation Systems - Lead engineering activities related to: - Distributed Control Systems (DCS) - Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD) - Fire & Gas Systems (F&G) - SCADA Systems - PLC Systems - Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) - Develop Control Philosophies and Functional Design Specifications (FDS). - Review Cause & Effect Diagrams and Logic Narratives. - Support system architecture development and cybersecurity compliance requirements. Safety Instrumented Systems - Ensure compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 requirements. - Participate in: - HAZOP Studies - SIL Assessments - LOPA Workshops - Safety Reviews - Review Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS). - Support implementation of Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs). Telecom & Interface Coordination - Coordinate with telecom discipline for integration of: - PA/GA Systems - CCTV Systems - Access Control Systems - Fiber Optic Networks - Marine Communication Systems - Radio Communication Systems - Ensure effective integration of instrumentation with electrical and telecom systems. Procurement & Vendor Management - Prepare and review Material Requisitions (MRs) and Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs). - Review vendor packages and documentation. - Conduct technical clarification meetings with suppliers and contractors. - Ensure vendor compliance with ADNOC and project requirements. Construction & Commissioning Support - Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, and construction activities. - Review testing and commissioning procedures. - Witness: - FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) - SAT (Site Acceptance Tests) - Integrated System Tests - Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities. Quality, Safety & Compliance - Ensure compliance with: - ADNOC Standards - IEC Standards - ISA Standards - API Standards - ISO Standards - NFPA Requirements - Participate in design reviews, audits, and project assurance activities. - Promote HSE requirements and engineering best practices. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Master's Degree in Control Systems, Automation, or Instrumentation Engineering preferred. - Professional Engineering Certification is advantageous. Experience - Minimum 18–20 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control Engineering within the Oil & Gas industry. - Minimum 8–10 years in a Lead

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Master's Degree in Control Systems, Automation, or Instrumentation Engineering preferred. Professional Engineering Certification is advantageous. Experience: Minimum 18–20 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control Engineering within the Oil & Gas industry. Minimum 8–10 years in a Lead role.

Responsibilities

  • - Lead Instrumentation & Control engineering activities for offshore platforms, process facilities, pipelines, wellhead towers, and utility systems.
  • - Manage a team of Instrumentation, Control Systems, and Telecom Engineers/Designers.
  • - Ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables within budget and schedule requirements.
  • - Provide technical guidance and solutions for complex instrumentation and control issues.
  • - Review and approve Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Specifications, Hook-Up Drawings, Loop Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Wiring Diagrams, Instrument Location Layouts, MTOs.
  • - Ensure proper selection and sizing of field instrumentation (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Control Valves, Safety Relays/Monitoring, Analyzers, Gas Detection).
  • - Lead engineering activities for DCS, ESD, Fire & Gas, SCADA, PLC, and ICSS; develop Control Philosophies and Functional Design Specifications; review Cause & Effect Diagrams and Logic Narratives; support architecture and cybersecurity compliance.
  • - Ensure IEC 61508/61511 compliance; participate in HAZOP, SIL Assessments, LOPA Workshops, Safety Reviews; review SRS; support SIF implementation.
  • - Coordinate with telecom for integration of PA/GA, CCTV, Access Control, Fiber Optic, Marine and Radio Communications.
  • - Ensure effective integration of instrumentation with electrical and telecom systems.
  • - Prepare/review Material Requisitions and Technical Bid Evaluations; conduct technical clarification meetings with suppliers; ensure vendor compliance.
  • - Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, construction; review testing/commissioning procedures; witness FAT/SAT and Integrated System Tests; support pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and handover.
  • - Ensure compliance with ADNOC, IEC, ISA, API, ISO, NFPA standards; participate in design reviews, audits, and project assurance; promote HSE and engineering best practices.

Skills

  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • Control Systems
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
  • Fire & Gas Systems (F&G)
  • SCADA Systems
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS)
  • Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
  • Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)
  • SIL Assessments
  • LOPA Workshops
  • SIF implementation
  • IEC 61508/61511
  • Vendor Management

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