Senior Instrumentation Engineer
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, ae
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Last seen
- Oct 10, 2026
About the role
- 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. - Ensure design compliance with client specifications, international standards (IEC, ISA, API, ISO), and hazardous area requirements. - Review and approve instrument sizing and selection for flow, level, pressure, temperature, analyzers, control valves, PSVs, and F&G devices. - Review vendor documents and package instrumentation for compliance and integration. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Lead loop checks, calibration, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support, including SAT and punch list closure. - Coordinate with construction, commissioning, and QA/QC teams to keep the schedule and quality on track. - Support offshore hook-up and commissioning campaigns and mobilization where required. - 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. - Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers and review their deliverables. - Ensure HSE, quality, and document control requirements are met.
- Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Control Engineering (or equivalent). - Minimum 10 years of experience in oil & 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. - 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.
Personal Attributes:
- 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. - 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.
