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Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Offshore Island Project

KBR

Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Offshore Island Project

full-timePosted: Aug 4, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Job Description

Title:Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Offshore Island ProjectBelong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!The KBR team of teams 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 & Control Engineer – Offshore Island ProjectKBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer for an Offshore Island Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi . Key ResponsibilitiesJob PurposeJob PurposeThe Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer is responsible for leading all instrumentation, control systems, automation, and safety system engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects. The role ensures that design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities are executed in compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, and safety requirements throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Commissioning, and Start-up phases.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipLead Instrumentation & Control engineering activities for offshore platforms, process facilities, pipelines, wellhead towers, and utility systems.Manage a team of Instrumentation, Control Systems, and Telecom Engineers/Designers.Ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables within budget and schedule requirements.Provide technical guidance and solutions for complex instrumentation and control issues.Instrumentation EngineeringReview and approve: Instrument IndexInstrument Data SheetsInstrument SpecificationsHook-Up DrawingsLoop DiagramsCable SchedulesWiring DiagramsInstrument Location LayoutsMTOs (Material Take-Offs)Ensure proper selection and sizing of field instrumentation including: Pressure InstrumentsTemperature InstrumentsFlow MetersLevel InstrumentsControl ValvesSafety Relief Monitoring InstrumentsAnalyzers and Gas Detection SystemsControl & Automation SystemsLead engineering activities related to: Distributed Control Systems (DCS)Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)Fire & Gas Systems (F&G)SCADA SystemsPLC SystemsIntegrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS)Develop Control Philosophies and Functional Design Specifications (FDS).Review Cause & Effect Diagrams and Logic Narratives.Support system architecture development and cybersecurity compliance requirements.Safety Instrumented SystemsEnsure compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 requirements.Participate in: HAZOP StudiesSIL AssessmentsLOPA WorkshopsSafety ReviewsReview Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS).Support implementation of Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs).Telecom & Interface CoordinationCoordinate with telecom discipline for integration of: PA/GA SystemsCCTV SystemsAccess Control SystemsFiber Optic NetworksMarine Communication SystemsRadio Communication SystemsEnsure effective integration of instrumentation with electrical and telecom systems.Procurement & Vendor ManagementPrepare and review Material Requisitions (MRs) and Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs).Review vendor packages and documentation.Conduct technical clarification meetings with suppliers and contractors.Ensure vendor compliance with ADNOC and project requirements.Construction & Commissioning SupportProvide technical support during fabrication, installation, and construction activities.Review testing and commissioning procedures.Witness: FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests)SAT (Site Acceptance Tests)Integrated System TestsSupport pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities.Quality, Safety & ComplianceEnsure compliance with: ADNOC StandardsIEC StandardsISA StandardsAPI StandardsISO StandardsNFPA RequirementsParticipate in design reviews, audits, and project assurance activities.Promote HSE requirements and engineering best practices.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in Control Systems, Automation, or Instrumentation Engineering preferred.Professional Engineering Certification is advantageous.ExperienceMinimum 18–20 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control Engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.Minimum 8–10 years in a Lead I&C Engineering role.Extensive experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Brownfield, and Greenfield projects.Strong offshore facility experience including platforms, wellhead towers, subsea interface systems, and central processing facilities.

Locations

  • United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (degree in engineering)
  • Master's Degree in Control Systems, Automation, or Instrumentation Engineering preferred. (degree in control systems)
  • Professional Engineering Certification is advantageous. (certification)

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