Lead System Engineer – Turbine Control & Automation

About the role

VINCI Energies, through its Actemium Emirates Projects unit, is looking for an experienced Lead System Engineer to drive a major GE Mark VI to Mark VIe turbine control system upgrade at a leading Oil & Gas facility in Abu Dhabi. You will provide technical leadership from design through commissioning and performance testing.

Key responsibilities

• Lead migration and upgrade of GE Mark VI to Mark VIe turbine control systems.
• Review and validate control logic, sequencing, protection schemes, alarms, trips, operating philosophies and cybersecurity compliance.
• Manage interfaces with DCS, ESD, F&G, compressor control, generator controls, electrical systems and third‑party packages.
• Conduct design reviews, FAT, SAT, commissioning and startup activities.
• Develop migration, cut‑over and startup strategies to minimise plant downtime.
• Provide technical leadership during shutdown execution, system migration, startup and reliability runs.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, communication and field‑interface issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas control and automation systems (15 + years preferred).
• Strong hands‑on experience with GE Mark VI and Mark VIe platforms.

Required skills

• GE Mark VI
• GE Mark VIe
• DCS integration
• ESD systems
• F&G systems
• Compressor control systems
• Generator control systems
• Electrical systems
• Control logic design
• Cybersecurity compliance

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a high‑visibility upgrade project for a major Oil & Gas client.
• Collaboration with an international engineering network.
• Competitive contract terms and exposure to cutting‑edge turbine control technology.