Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer (Offshore Project)

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Role Purpose

Lead and manage all Instrumentation & Control (I&C) engineering activities for the IA/PA Upgrade Project.
Ensure full compliance with ADNOC Offshore standards, seamless integration of new compressor-package control systems with existing DCS/ESD/F&G/PMS/ECMS, and coordination across Process, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines through the Engineering Subcontractor and OEMs

Key Responsibilities (Project Specific)

Instrumentation & Control Design

• Review FEED and EPC deliverables (P&IDs, C&E matrices, instrument index, loop diagrams, hook-ups).
• Finalize instrument sizing, specifications, and installation details as per ADNOC standards.
• Develop and validate control narratives and logic for IA/PA compressor operation and inter-platform coordination.
• Review layout drawings for instrument location and accessibility on existing decks.

Control System Integration (IA/PA Network)

• Integrate compressor UCP panels (e.g., Atlas Copco) with existing ADNOC systems:
  • ABB DCS (800xA)
  • Rockwell ESD
  • GE Fanuc / Emerson F&G
  • PMS / ECMS
• Define signal mapping and communication protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet).
• Validate duty/standby logic and automatic start/stop sequences across platforms.
• Ensure reliable operation without disturbance to other platform control networks.

Coordination with Engineering Subcontractor

• Lead discipline reviews and approve I&C deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance on ADNOC standards and SOW requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables.
• Monitor and close TQs/RFIs and action items from design reviews.

Vendor / OEM Interface (High Priority)

• Liaise with OEMs and vendors for compressor, dryer, and control systems.
• Review vendor datasheets, I/O lists, control logic, and alarm philosophy.
• Participate in FAT/IFAT/SAT and verify signal testing and interlocks.
• Coordinate integration between vendor UCPs and ADNOC Offshore automation systems.

Process Safety & Functional Integrity

• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and PHSER workshops.
• Implement process safety instrumented functions (SIF) and verify SIL levels.
• Confirm alarm priorities, trip settings, and shutdown logic align with Operations.

Brownfield / Construction Support

• Review instrument installation details for tie-ins to live systems.
• Prepare and review method statements for instrument replacement and cabling works.
• Support loop checking, function tests, and C&E testing during commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC PTW and SIMOPS procedures.

Interface & Documentation Management

• Maintain instrument interface registers and system interconnection diagrams.
• Coordinate with Process, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines for consistent signal and tie-in data.
• Ensure smooth handover of as-built I&C documents and asset register updates.

Key Deliverables

• Updated instrument index and datasheets
• Control logic diagrams and C&E matrices
• Vendor package integration reports
• FAT/SAT and loop-check records
• As-built instrumentation drawings and signal lists
• Interface and tie-in registers

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation / Control / Electrical Engineering.
• ADNOC Offshore approval (or eligible).
• Functional Safety (SIL) and Hazard Study training preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification advantageous.

Experience

• 15 years of EPC Oil & Gas I&C experience.
• Minimum 5 years in ADNOC Offshore brownfield projects.
• Strong background in compressor package control and automation integration.
• Experience with vendor/OEM coordination and FAT/SAT activities.
• Proven capability in design review and engineering subcontractor management

Software & System Knowledge (Project Specific)

Control & Automation Systems

• ABB DCS (800xA)
• Rockwell ESD
• GE Fanuc / Emerson F&G
• PMS / ECMS monitoring systems
• PLC/SCADA (UCP for compressor packages)

Engineering & Design Tools

• SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) / Aveva Instrument / Hexagon Tools
• AutoCAD / MicroStation (for I&C drawings)
• Logic development and simulation tools
• Excel-based signal list and I/O management

Project & Reporting Tools

• ADNOC PMS/ECMS submission systems
• MS Office, MS Project (basic schedule review)

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of DCS/ESD/F&G architecture
• Expertise in control logic and instrument integration
• Fluent in signal mapping and loop checking procedures
• Excellent vendor and stakeholder coordination skills
•  Knowledge of ADNOC Offshore standards
• Awareness of brownfield SIMOPS and PTW protocols

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented and technically strong
• Proactive and accountable
• Clear communicator with vendor and client teams
• Team player with leadership mindset
• Capable of working under tight deadlines