Lead Instrumentation Engineer

Title:

Lead Instrumentation Engineer

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Company:KBR Corporate Inhouse Engineering

Location:Abu Dhabi UAE KBR Office

Job Purpose

• Provide technical leadership for instrumentation control and safety systems within FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.

• Define instrumentation design bases standards and deliverables to ensure safe reliable and cost-effective solutions.

• Oversee integration with process electrical and multi-discipline interfaces; ensure compliance with applicable codes standards and regulatory requirements.

• Mentor engineers drive quality and schedule adherence and ensure robust instrumentation deliverables across project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design specification and procurement support for field instrumentation control systems and safety instrumented systems (SIS).

• Develop and review instrument design basis datasheets loop diagrams instrument index I/O lists to include safety instrumented functions (SIF) where applicable.

• Perform and supervise instrument sizing signal integrity signal lists control valve selections and actuator considerations; support loop philosophy and commissioning plans.

• Ensure compliance with codes and standards (e.g. IEC 61511 for SIS IEC 61131 for PLCs API RP 551/552 ISA standards NFPA ISA-75) and project-specific requirements.

• Coordinate interfaces with process electrical mechanical civil and reliability disciplines; manage vendors and third-party design reviews.

• Lead risk assessments and safety reviews related to instrumentation and control systems (HAZOP/HAZID LOPA SIL) and participate in safety reviews.

• Review and approve technical deliverables (P&IDs instrument datasheets loop diagrams IO lists MOC/Change Notes design change requests technical queries).

• Mentor and develop junior instrumentation engineers; support staffing training and performance evaluations.

• Develop and manage execution plans man-hour estimates and budgets for instrumentation scope.

• Ensure QA/QC practices drawing standards datasheets instrument calibration plans and requisition packages.

• Support field construction commissioning and start-up activities; participate in punch lists and as-built documentation.

• Stay current with advances in instrumentation technology and recommend value-added solutions.

Experience

• Experience:15 years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred

• Demonstrated track record delivering instrumentation design and integration on FEED/detail projects.

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelors degree in Engineering in a related field.

• Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g. PE/Chartered Engineer) are a plus.

• Certification related to instrumentation control systems or safety (e.g. ISA SIL) is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong background in instrumentation control systems and SAFETY Instrumented Systems (SIS).

• Proficiency with instrument specification loop diagrams I/O lists and control system architecture.

• Experience with process control strategies DCS/PLC systems fieldbus intelligent devices and field instrumentation.

• Familiarity with FEED deliverables MOC/Change control and document controls.

• Knowledge of standards and codes (IEC 61511 ISA standards API RP 551/552 IEC 60654/61508 where applicable NFPA).

• Ability to perform instrument sizing signal integrity analysis and safety reviews; experience with commissioning and start-up activities.

• Excellent analytical troubleshooting and decision-making abilities.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Key Skills

Controlling Experience,E & I,Electrical Engineering,System Design,Distributed Control Systems,Calibration,NEC,LabView,Wastewater,Sensors,Autocad,Programmable Logic Controllers
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1