Engineer – Instrumentation Full Time

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JOB TITLE: INSTRUMENTATION & AUTOMATION ENGINEER (WELLSITE & COMPRESSOR STATIONS)

Key Responsibilities

• We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Automation Engineer to support the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of instrumentation, control, and automation systems for wellsite facilities and compressor stations within an unconventional oil & gas development project.
• The role also includes basic power engineering responsibilities, ensuring integration between control systems and electrical infrastructure.
• Design, review, and maintain instrumentation systems including pressure, temperature, flow, and level measurement devices.
• Ensure proper specification, selection, and calibration of field instruments.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation systems at wellsites and compressor stations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve instrumentation faults and performance issues.
• Configure and maintain PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems for remote monitoring and control.
• Develop, review, and modify control logic, interlocks, and shutdown systems (ESD).
• Ensure seamless integration between field instrumentation and control systems.
• Support implementation of automation strategies to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Provide technical support for instrumentation and automation systems associated with gas compression, gathering systems, and wellsite processing equipment.
• Ensure compliance with operational and safety requirements for upstream facilities.
• Assist in optimizing system performance and uptime.
• Interface with electrical systems including low and medium voltage systems, MCCs, and control panels.
• Support integration of instrumentation and control systems with power distribution.
• Assist with troubleshooting electrical/control interface issues.
• Ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans for instrumentation and control systems.
• Participate in shutdown planning and execution.
• Maintain documentation, calibration records, and system drawings.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all systems comply with company and UAE regulatory standards.
• Support HAZOP, SIL, and risk assessments.
• Promote safe working practices at wellsites and remote locations.

Essential Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Engineering.
• Maximum years of experience in oil & gas, preferably in onshore upstream operations.
• Experience with wellsite facilities, compressors, and unconventional projects is a strong advantage.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, etc.).
• Knowledge of field instrumentation, control valves, and process control systems.
• Basic understanding of power systems and electrical equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in remote field environments
• Good understanding of oil & gas process operations
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Knowledge of industry standards (IEC, API, ISA)
• Experience in unconventional drilling environments (tight gas, shale, etc.)
• Familiarity with remote operations and digital oilfield systems
• Exposure to commissioning and startup of brownfield/greenfield facilities

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