Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Role Overview

Senior Instrumentation Engineer at Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a member of the Ghobash Group, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Company Overview

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, the company has made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of the main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. The company has the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and brings intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through localized services.

Role Purpose

Lead instrumentation detail design and engineering delivery for offshore oil and gas facilities, ensuring compliance with client specifications and international standards. Oversee the full project lifecycle from design through commissioning, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide technical guidance to junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Lead and review instrumentation detail design deliverables, including instrument index, datasheets, loop diagrams, hook-ups, cable schedules, JB schedules, I/O lists, and cause & effect matrices.
• Develop and review P&IDs, control philosophies, and instrumentation design basis for offshore facilities.
• Review and approve instrument sizing and selection for flow, level, pressure, temperature, analyzers, control valves, PSVs, and F&G devices.
• Ensure design compliance with client specifications, international standards (IEC, ISA, API, ISO), and hazardous area requirements.

Safety & Systems Engineering

• Support SIL studies (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL verification) and implement outcomes in design.
• Specify and review control and safety systems (DCS, ESD, F&G, PCS/SIS) and their interfaces with packages and third-party systems.

Vendor & Procurement Management

• Review vendor documents and package instrumentation for compliance and integration.
• Prepare technical requisitions, bid evaluations, and technical clarifications.
• Attend vendor kick-off meetings, inspections, FAT, and expedite as required.
• Manage vendor data reviews and close out technical queries.

Construction & Installation Support

• Provide site engineering support during construction, installation, and hook-up, including resolving RFIs, NCRs, and field changes.
• Verify installation quality against approved drawings, specifications, and hazardous area requirements.

Commissioning & Testing

• Lead loop checks, calibration, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support, including SAT and punch list closure.
• Support offshore hook-up and commissioning campaigns and mobilization where required.

Project Coordination & Management

• Coordinate with construction, commissioning, and QA/QC teams to keep the schedule and quality on track.
• Plan, monitor, and report discipline progress, man-hours, and budget.
• Interface with process, electrical, telecom, mechanical, piping, and structural disciplines.
• Manage client comments, technical queries, and change management, including variation orders.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure HSE, quality, and document control requirements are met.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers and review their deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Control Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in oil and gas, with substantial experience in offshore EPC projects.
• Proven experience in detail engineering of instrumentation and control systems.
• Hands-on site experience covering construction support, loop checking, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of DCS, ESD, and F&G systems, hazardous area classification, and SIL concepts.
• Experience with engineering software such as SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/INtools), AutoCAD, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic project environment.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.

Additional Information

• Willingness to work on-site at various ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and extended hours as project demands require.