Title:
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.