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Lead Instrumentation Engineer

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Lead Instrumentation Engineer

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Job Description: Lead Instrumentation Engineer

Title:Lead Instrumentation Engineer

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

Lead Instrumentation Engineer

UAE Branches
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Full time

Published on 05/06/2026

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