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Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Greenfield

KBR

Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Greenfield

full-timePosted: Aug 26, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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Title:Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer - GreenfieldBelong, 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 Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Greenfield KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently seeking experienced professionals for the position listed below in support of a major Offshore Project. The role will be based at either the Client's Office or the Contractor's Office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.Job PurposeLead and manage all Instrumentation, Control, Automation, Telecom, and Safety System engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore greenfield and brownfield projects. Ensure designs comply with ADNOC Offshore standards, international codes, project specifications, safety requirements, quality standards, and project schedules throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Start-up phases.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering LeadershipLead Instrument & Control engineering team during FEED, EPC, and execution phases.Plan, coordinate, and review all Instrumentation and Control engineering deliverables.Ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore Engineering Standards, specifications, and project requirements.Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil & Structural, Telecom, and HSE disciplines.Provide technical direction and mentorship to senior engineers, engineers, and designers.Monitor engineering progress, resource allocation, and budget requirements.Instrumentation EngineeringDevelop and review:Instrument IndexInstrument DatasheetsI/O ListsHook-up DrawingsCable SchedulesInstrument Installation DetailsInstrument Location PlansWiring DiagramsLoop DiagramsReview instrument selection for hazardous offshore environments.Ensure proper selection of field instruments, including:Pressure TransmittersTemperature InstrumentsFlow MetersLevel InstrumentsAnalyzersControl ValvesOn-Off ValvesSafety DevicesControl Systems EngineeringLead engineering activities related to:Distributed Control Systems (DCS)Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)Fire & Gas Systems (FGS)Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS)Review Cause & Effect Matrices and Shutdown Philosophies.Ensure interfaces among DCS, ESD, FGS, Package Systems, and Third-Party Vendor Systems.Participate in control system architecture reviews and cybersecurity assessments.Functional Safety & Process SafetyParticipate in:HAZIDHAZOPSIL StudiesLOPA WorkshopsConstructability ReviewsDesign ReviewsSupport Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) allocation and SIL verification.Ensure compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 requirements.Review Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS).Telecom & Interface EngineeringCoordinate with Telecom Engineers for offshore communication systems including:PA/GA SystemsTelephone SystemsRadio SystemsCCTVLAN/WAN NetworksFiber Optic NetworksEnsure seamless integration between telecom and control systems.Procurement & Vendor ManagementPrepare and review technical requisitions for instrumentation and control systems.Conduct technical bid evaluations and vendor assessments.Review vendor documents and drawings.Resolve technical queries and deviations from suppliers and contractors.Participate in vendor FAT activities.Construction & Commissioning SupportProvide technical support during construction and offshore installation.Review construction queries and field modifications.Support:FATIFATSATLoop ChecksPre-commissioningCommissioningStart-up ActivitiesWitness system acceptance testing and performance validation.Project CoordinationInterface directly with ADNOC Offshore representatives and EPC contractors.Ensure engineering deliverables are submitted as per agreed schedules.Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.Participate in project progress reviews and management meetings.Minimum QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent.Master's Degree is considered advantageous.ExperienceMinimum 15 years of Instrumentation & Control engineering experience.Minimum 5 years in a Lead Instrument & Control Engineer role.Strong experience in ADNOC Offshore projects.Extensive FEED and EPC experience in offshore oil & gas projects.Experience with greenfield offshore developments, wellhead platforms, gathering stations, central processing platforms, and associated facilities.Middle East/GCC project experience is essential.Technical SkillsEngineering SystemsDCS (Yokogawa, Honeywell, Emerson, ABB, Siemens)ESD SystemsPLC SystemsSCADA SystemsICSSFire & Gas SystemsProcess Control Systems

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