Senior Instrumentation Engineer

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.

Support to Lead I&C Engineer

• Support the Lead I&C Engineer in all instrumentation and control engineering activities under the Owner's Engineer function

• Provide daily technical support for I&C design, review, and coordination activities

• Perform first-pass checks of EPC deliverables prior to Lead Engineer review

• Maintain discipline logs including Instrument Index, I/O List Tracker, Cause & Effect comment log, Technical Query register, and Vendor Interface register

Review Support for EPC I&C Deliverables

• Assist in technical review and preparation of comments for EPC submissions including:

  • Instrument Index and Datasheets

  • Hook-up Drawings

  • Loop Drawings

  • I/O Lists and Termination Schedules

  • Cable Block Diagrams

  • Panel Internal Layouts (PLC/Relay Panels)

  • Instrument Location Layouts

  • Cause & Effect Diagrams

  • Alarm and Trip Logic Drawings

  • Control Philosophy documents

• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, incorrect tag numbers, missing instruments, and deviations from ADNOC standard.

Package Instrumentation Support (Compressors, Dryers, Receiver Units)

• Review OEM instrumentation datasheets for transmitters, pressure switches, dew point meters, flow switches, RTDs, and related instruments

• Assist in validating I/O requirements and panel wiring diagrams

• Support comparison between EPC and OEM logic diagrams

• Verify signal types (AI, AO, DI, DO) and communication protocols (Modbus, hardwired, etc.)

• Provide consolidated technical comments for Lead Engineer approval

Control Logic and Shutdown System Support

• Support the Lead Engineer in control logic and shutdown system reviews

• Cross-check EPC logic against OEM logic for:

  • Compressor start/stop sequences

  • Load and unload logic

  • Standby switching

  • Dryer tower switching cycles

  • IA/PA interlocks and permissives

• Assist in preparing control narrative comment sheets

• Validate DCS, ESD, and F&G inputs including alarms, trips, and SIF requirement

P&ID and Instrument Tagging Support

• Ensure correct instrument tag numbering in accordance with ADNOC numbering standards

• Verify tag consistency across P&IDs, Instrument Index, Loop Drawings, and Cause & Effect diagrams

• Prepare and update P&ID markups based on review comments, HAZOP actions, and design change

Hazardous Area and Compliance Support

• Assist in verifying instrument certifications including ATEX and IECEx compliance

• Check temperature class and gas group requirements

• Ensure correct intrinsic safety and barrier configurations

• Review gas detector layouts around compressor and dryer skids

Participation in HSE and Safety Studies

• Support the Lead Engineer during:

  • HAZID

  • HAZOP

  • ENVID

  • SIL/LOPA workshops

• Extract drawings required for workshops

• Record action items and track I&C-related close-outs

• Update control logic and P&IDs based on study outcomes

3D Model and Field Routing Support

• Support 3D model reviews using AVEVA E3D/PDMS and SP3D

• Review instrument locations, junction box placement, and cable tray routing

• Identify clashes, access issues, and maintenance clearance problems

• Prepare viewpoint snapshots and markup sheets in line with ADNOC design requirement

Vendor Interface and Coordination

• Assist the Lead I&C Engineer in coordination with:

  • Compressor OEMs

  • Dryer OEMs

  • Receiver Fabricators

  • DCS/ESD/F&G system vendors (ABB, Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa, Rockwell)

  • EPC I&C teams

• Track vendor document submissions and approvals

• Prepare interface comparison sheets

• Coordinate technical clarifications and Technical Queries (TQs)

Construction and Pre-Commissioning Support

• Support I&C activities during construction and mechanical completion phases

• Review instrument installation method statements

• Verify cable routing, junction box installations, and termination drawings

• Assist in FAT, SAT, and loop check activities

• Verify calibration certificates and test reports

• Support pre-commissioning logic tests, alarm verification, and IA/PA logic switchin

As-Built Documentation Support

• Maintain red-line markups for all I&C drawings during construction

• Assist in validating EPC as-built documentation prior to final acceptance

• Ensure documentation consistency and compliance with ADNOC standards

Documentation, Compliance, and Reporting

• Prepare and update:

  • Instrument datasheets

  • I/O lists

  • Cable schedules

  • Hook-up drawings

  • Loop diagrams

  • Control system documentation

• Maintain document revisions and submissions through Aconex or EDMS

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, ADNOC standards, IEC codes, and OEM requirements

• Assist in preparing TQs, RFIs, vendor document comments, and weekly progress reports

• Support HAZOP and SIL action close-outs, commissioning checklists, loop folders, and final as-built documentation

• Coordinate with Electrical, Process, Mechanical, and DCS teams to maintain accurate interface and deliverable registers

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent.

• 7+ years of relevant experience in instrumentation design within the oil & gas sector (onshore/offshore).

• Proficiency in software tools such as SPI (INtools), AutoCAD, and 3D model review tools (e.g., Navisworks).

• Familiar with industry standards and best practices.

• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in reading mechanical diagrams and schematics.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, and other oil and gas industry machinery.
• Familiarity with HSE regulations in the oil and gas sector.
• Good communication skills for reporting and coordination with teams, vendors, and management.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in reading mechanical diagrams and schematics.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, and other oil and gas industry machinery.
• Familiarity with HSE regulations in the oil and gas sector.
• Good communication skills for reporting and coordination with teams, vendors, and management.