Title:Lead Instrument and Controls Engineer - Offshore Subsea Project - Pkg 2Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include 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. Job Title: Lead Instrument and Controls Engineer KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.Job PurposeThe Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer is responsible for leading all Instrumentation, Control Systems, Functional Safety, and Automation engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects. The role ensures the delivery of safe, reliable, cost-effective, and compliant engineering solutions throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Start-up phases.The position provides technical leadership for offshore process control systems, safety instrumented systems (SIS), distributed control systems (DCS), emergency shutdown systems (ESD), fire and gas systems (F&G), telecommunications interfaces, and field instrumentation for offshore oil and gas facilities.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering LeadershipLead and coordinate Instrumentation & Control engineering activities across the project lifecycle.Manage a team of I&C engineers, designers, and specialists.Ensure all engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with project schedules, quality standards, and ADNOC Offshore requirements.Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and supervision to engineering personnel.Review and approve all I&C engineering deliverables.Instrumentation EngineeringDevelop and review:Instrument IndexI/O ListsInstrument DatasheetsInstrument SpecificationsHook-up DrawingsInstrument Layout DrawingsCable SchedulesLoop DiagramsCause & Effect MatricesInstrument Location PlansEnsure proper selection and specification of field instruments for offshore service conditions.Equipment CoveredPressure TransmittersTemperature InstrumentsFlow MetersLevel InstrumentsControl ValvesOn-Off ValvesAnalyzersGas DetectorsFlame DetectorsShutdown ValvesInstrument Air SystemsControl Systems EngineeringLead design and implementation of:Distributed Control Systems (DCS)Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)Fire & Gas Systems (F&G)Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)SCADA SystemsWellhead Control SystemsCompressor Control SystemsTurbine Control SystemsIntegrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS)Review and approve system architecture designs.Ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into automation systems.Functional SafetyParticipate in:HAZID StudiesHAZOP ReviewsSIL AssessmentsLayer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)Functional Safety Assessments (FSA)Develop and review:Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS)SIL Verification ReportsCause & Effect DiagramsShutdown PhilosophiesEnsure compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards.Procurement & Vendor ManagementPrepare technical requisitions and datasheets for I&C equipment.Conduct technical bid evaluations.Review vendor documents and drawings.Resolve technical queries from suppliers.Monitor vendor performance and compliance with project requirements.Vendor Packages Typically ManagedICSS PackagesDCS PackagesF&G SystemsAnalyzer SystemsMetering PackagesTelecommunications InterfacesCompressor Control SystemsTurbine Control SystemsInterface ManagementCoordinate with:Process EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringTelecom EngineeringCivil/Structural EngineeringOperations TeamsEnsure seamless integration of Instrumentation and Control systems with electrical and communication systems.Manage brownfield interfaces with existing ADNOC Offshore facilities.Offshore & Brownfield ProjectsLead I&C engineering activities for:Offshore Production PlatformsWellhead TowersArtificial IslandsGas Compression FacilitiesWater Injection FacilitiesPipeline SystemsSubsea FacilitiesSupport tie-in activities and shutdown execution.Coordinate modifications to live operating facilities.Construction, Commissioning & Start-Up SupportParticipate in:Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)Integrated FAT (IFAT)Loop ChecksPre-Commissioning ActivitiesCommissioning and Start-UpReview commissioning procedures and test protocols.Provide technical support during site execution phases.Compliance & Quality AssuranceEnsure compliance with:ADNOC Offshore StandardsADNOC SpecificationsIEC StandardsISA StandardsAPI StandardsISO StandardsUAE Regulatory RequirementsSupport project audits and design reviews.Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed throughout engineering activities.QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.Master's Degree is an advantage.ExperienceMinimum 15 years of Instrumentation & Control Engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.Minimum 5–8 years in a Lead I&C Engineer role on offshore EPC/EPCM projects.Proven experience with ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Onshore, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or other major offshore operators.Experience in both greenfield and brownfield offshore developments.Technical KnowledgeMandatoryADNOC Offshore Engineering Standards.Instrumentation Design and Specification.DCS, ESD, PLC, SCADA and ICSS Systems.Fire & Gas Detection Systems.Functional Safety Engineering.SIL Assessment Methodologies.Metering and Analyzer Systems.Offshore Control System Architecture.Commissioning and Start-up Activities.Preferred Software KnowledgeAVEVA InstrumentationSmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI / INtools)AVEVA EngineeringAutoCADE3DNavisworksAconexHoneywell ExperionYokogawa Centum VPEmerson DeltaVSiemens PCS7Schneider EcoStruxureKey CompetenciesTechnical CompetenciesInstrumentation DesignProcess Control EngineeringFunctional Safety EngineeringICSS Architecture DesignFire & Gas EngineeringMetering Systems EngineeringControl System IntegrationLeadership CompetenciesEngineering Team LeadershipTechnical Decision MakingResource PlanningEngineering CoordinationMentoring & CoachingBehavioral CompetenciesAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementAttention to DetailCollaborationPreferred CertificationsTÜV Functional Safety Engineer (IEC 61511)ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)PMP CertificationChartered Engineer (CEng)Professional Engineer (PE)ADNOC Approved Engineering Certifications