Instrument Engineer

Instrument Engineer (IC&T) – Network WellPads & Pipelines
Location: Dubai, UAE (Residential)
Duration: 12 months, with possible extension
Travel: Occasional missions to Iraq (up to 30 days per year)

We are currently looking for an experienced Instrument Engineer (IC&T) to join a major oil & gas development project supporting the delivery of Network WellPads and Pipelines infrastructure.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong engineer to take ownership of Instrument, Control & Telecom engineering activities in a large-scale EPC environment, working alongside multidisciplinary teams in an international setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all Instrument, Control & Telecom (IC&T) engineering activities for the package.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, procurement, and quality teams.
• Support interface management with multiple project stakeholders.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor clarifications.
• Attend HAZOP, SIL and SIF workshops as required.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) when applicable.
• Manage design changes and ensure proper technical evaluation and communication.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain compliance with HSE and project technical standards throughout execution.
• Drive continuous improvement and incorporate lessons learned into engineering activities.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Instrument/Control/Telecom engineering within the oil & gas sector.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a lead or senior engineering role on EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of IC&T engineering practices and design management.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams on complex industrial projects.
• Professional Engineer certification is an advantage.
• Fluent in English.
• Arabic or Chinese language skills are a plus.

Key Skills

• Strong technical leadership
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Excellent communication skills
• Stakeholder coordination
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments

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