OFFSHORE INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

We are seeking a highly skilled Instrumentation Engineer (Offshore) to join our engineering team in Abu Dhabi, supporting the design and execution of a major offshore oil and gas project in the Middle East. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the detailed engineering and design development of offshore instrumentation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, project specifications, and client requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and execute detailed engineering for offshore instrumentation systems including control systems, field instrumentation, and communication networks.
• Prepare and review instrument datasheets, specifications, loop diagrams, cable schedules, I/O lists, and installation drawings.
• Conduct technical evaluations and provide recommendations for vendor equipment and instrumentation packages.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams (Process, Electrical, Mechanical, and Piping) to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP, SIL, and constructability assessments.
• Support procurement activities by preparing Material Requisitions (MR), Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), and vendor document reviews.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Ensure all instrumentation design work complies with international codes (e.g., IEC, ISA, API), client specifications, and local regulations.
• Work closely with offshore site teams and provide engineering support for field modifications and redlining.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in instrumentation engineering within the oil & gas industry, with at least 5 years in offshore projects.
• Proven experience in detailed engineering design for offshore platforms or FPSOs.
• Proficiency with design tools such as SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation), InTools, and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous area classification, intrinsically safe systems, and offshore standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Chartered Engineer status or membership with a recognized engineering institution.
• Familiarity with Middle Eastern offshore regulations and ADNOC standards.
• Experience with brownfield modifications and revamp projects.

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Engineering