Lead Instrumentation Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Instrumentation Engineer to oversee all instrumentation and control engineering activities on a major gas processing facility project in Abu Dhabi. The role ensures that instrumentation systems meet safety, operational, and project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and review of instrumentation deliverables such as instrument index, datasheets, hook‑up drawings, loop diagrams, and location plans.
• Develop and review control system architecture, DCS/ESD philosophies, and cause‑and‑effect diagrams.
• Review and approve vendor instrumentation and control system documentation.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, and mechanical disciplines on instrumentation interfaces.
• Lead SIL verification and functional safety assessments in accordance with IEC 61511.
• Oversee preparation of instrument specifications and technical bid evaluations.
• Guide and mentor instrumentation engineers and designers.
• Support pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and loop testing activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Control, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of instrumentation and control engineering experience in oil & gas projects, preferably large‑scale gas processing or petrochemical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of DCS, ESD, and fire‑and‑gas systems and related international standards.
• Proficiency in SIL assessment and functional safety per IEC 61511.
• Prior experience on ADNOC gas processing projects is a significant advantage.
• Arabic language skills are preferred.

Required skills

• Instrumentation and control engineering
• Technical bid evaluations
• DCS
• SIL assessment
• ESD
• Functional safety per IEC 61511
• Instrument specifications
• Control system architecture