Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Company DescriptionEmirates 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.Job DescriptionRole PurposeLead 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 DesignReview 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 ESDGE Fanuc / Emerson F&GPMS / ECMSDefine 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 SubcontractorLead 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 IntegrityParticipate 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 SupportReview 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 ManagementMaintain 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 DeliverablesUpdated instrument index and datasheetsControl logic diagrams and C&E matricesVendor package integration reportsFAT/SAT and loop-check recordsAs-built instrumentation drawings and signal listsInterface and tie-in registersQualificationsBachelor’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.Additional InformationExperience8 – 12 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 SystemsABB DCS (800xA)Rockwell ESDGE Fanuc / Emerson F&GPMS / ECMS monitoring systemsPLC/SCADA (UCP for compressor packages)Engineering & Design ToolsSPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) / Aveva Instrument / Hexagon ToolsAutoCAD / MicroStation (for I&C drawings)Logic development and simulation toolsExcel-based signal list and I/O managementProject & Reporting ToolsADNOC PMS/ECMS submission systemsMS Office, MS Project (basic schedule review)Key CompetenciesStrong understanding of DCS/ESD/F&G architectureExpertise in control logic and instrument integrationFluent in signal mapping and loop checking proceduresExcellent vendor and stakeholder coordination skillsKnowledge of ADNOC Offshore standardsAwareness of brownfield SIMOPS and PTW protocolsPersonal