Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Power Plant

The I C Engineer will be responsible for reviewing monitoring and supervising all Instrumentation Control Automation and DCS-related activities performed by the EPC Contractor during construction testing commissioning and handover phases The role ensures compliance with project specifications international standards cybersecurity requirements and power plant operational requirementsScope of WorkReview instrumentation and control engineering deliverables drawings logic diagrams cause effect matrices and technical specificationsMonitor installation and construction activities for field instruments control systems analyzers and associated equipmentSupervise DCS PLC SCADA BMS and plant automation system implementationWitness FAT SAT loop checks functional tests integrated system tests and commissioning activitiesReview control philosophies shutdown logics interlocks alarm management and plant operating sequencesMonitor EPC Contractor compliance with project specifications quality requirements and international standardsSupport performance testing reliability runs plant synchronization and commercial operation milestonesIdentify technical issues and recommend corrective actions throughout construction and commissioning phasesParticipate in punch-list management handover activities and final acceptance processesKey Systems ExperienceCandidates should have experience with Distributed Control Systems DCS Programmable Logic Controllers PLC SCADA Systems Turbine Control Systems HRSG Control Systems Burner Management Systems BMS Emergency Shutdown Systems ESD Field Instrumentation Process Control Loops Plant Information Monitoring Systems Communication Networks and Industrial CybersecurityKey Skills RequiredTechnical Skills Power Plant Instrumentation Control Engineering Combined Cycle Power Plant CCGT experience DCS PLC Configuration and Testing Control Logic Review Commissioning Start-up Experience Loop Checking and Functional Testing Process Automation Turbine and HRSG Control Systems Plant Performance Monitoring QA QC and Inspection Processes Standards Software Knowledge of IEC ISA and relevant international standards Experience with major DCS platforms such as Siemens SPPA-T3000 Emerson Ovation ABB Symphony Plus Yokogawa Centum Honeywell Experion or GE Mark VIe Ability to review control narratives logic diagrams P IDs and functional design specifications Soft Skills Technical report writing Contractor and stakeholder coordination Analytical troubleshooting Problem-solving and decision-making Strong communication and teamwork skills Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
Professional Engineering certification is advantageous.
Additional training in automation, DCS, or power plant control systems is preferred.
Experience RequiredMinimum 10-15 years of experience in power generation, EPC, Owner's Engineer, or utility projects.
Proven experience on Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCGT), Thermal Power Plants, or IPP projects.
Strong experience in construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities.
Experience with major power plant DCS and automation systems.
Previous GCC/Middle East project experience preferred.
Owner's Engineer or Consultant experience is highly desirable.