Job Title: Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Offshore Project

Role Overview

Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Offshore Project at KBR, supporting ADNOC offshore development projects in Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

KBR is a team of teams delivering future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services to governments and companies worldwide. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including 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. KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high-profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi.

Role Purpose

The Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer is responsible for leading and managing all Instrumentation, Control, Safety Systems, and Automation engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects during FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, commissioning, and start-up phases. The role ensures technical excellence, compliance with ADNOC standards, project schedules, safety requirements, and successful delivery of offshore brownfield and greenfield projects.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Lead the Instrumentation & Control discipline team for offshore projects.
• Manage engineering deliverables, resource planning, and technical quality of discipline activities.
• Provide discipline leadership during FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate with project management and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Instrumentation Engineering

• Review and approve Instrument Index, Instrument Datasheets, Hook-Up Drawings, Loop Drawings, Cable Schedules, JB Schedules, Installation Details, Material Requisitions, and Technical Bid Evaluations.
• Ensure proper selection and specification of field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, analyzers, control valves, and shutdown valves.

Control & Automation Systems

• Lead design and implementation of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), Fire & Gas Systems (F&G), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA Systems, and Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS).
• Ensure system architecture complies with ADNOC and cybersecurity requirements.

Functional Safety

• Participate and lead HAZOP, SIL Assessment, LOPA, Alarm Rationalization, and Functional Safety Reviews.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards.

Offshore & Brownfield Projects

• Lead offshore site surveys and brownfield modification activities.
• Evaluate tie-ins and integration with existing offshore facilities.
• Support shutdown planning and execution activities.
• Resolve site engineering and operational interface issues.

Vendor & Package Engineering

• Review vendor documentation for packaged equipment including Gas Compressors, Pumps, Water Injection Packages, Generators, Metering Systems, and Chemical Injection Packages.
• Participate in vendor meetings, FATs, SATs, and technical evaluations.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide engineering support during construction and installation activities.
• Review commissioning procedures and support start-up activities.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, Loop Checks, Cause & Effect Testing, and System Integration Testing.

Quality, HSE & Compliance

• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with ADNOC Offshore Standards, International Codes and Standards, Project Specifications, and HSE Requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the engineering team.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.

Professional Certifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, or equivalent (preferred).
• TÜV Functional Safety Engineer Certification (preferred).
• Membership in ISA, IEEE, or equivalent professional organizations (preferred).

Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of Instrumentation & Control engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• Minimum 5 years as Lead Instrumentation Engineer on major offshore projects.
• Extensive ADNOC Offshore, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or other major Middle East offshore operator experience (preferred).
• Proven experience in Offshore Platforms, Wellhead Towers, Process Platforms, Offshore Utilities, Brownfield Modification Projects, and Greenfield EPC Projects.

Skills & Competencies

• SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/INtools)
• AVEVA Engineering
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office
• SIL Verification Software
• DCS/PLC Engineering Tools