Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer (Offshore Project)

Job Overview

GCG Engineering Services is seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer for an Offshore Project in Abu Dhabi. The role involves leading and managing all Instrumentation & Control (I&C) engineering activities for the IA/PA Upgrade Project, ensuring compliance with ADNOC Offshore standards, and seamless integration of new compressor-package control systems with existing DCS/ESD/F&G/PMS/ECMS.

Company Overview

GCG Engineering Services specializes in software development, IT services, and IT consulting. Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a member of the Ghobash Group, has been serving the Oil & Gas sector in the UAE for nearly 20 years, executing onshore and offshore projects. They provide full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works, focusing on measuring and automating exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through localized services.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation / Control / Electrical Engineering
• Experience: 15 years of EPC Oil & Gas I&C experience

Key Responsibilities

• Review FEED and EPC deliverables (P&IDs, C&E matrices, instrument index, loop diagrams, hook-ups).
• Finalize instrument sizing, specifications, and installation details as per ADNOC standards.
• Develop and validate control narratives and logic for IA/PA compressor operation and inter-platform coordination.
• Integrate compressor UCP panels with existing ADNOC systems, including ABB DCS (800xA) and Rockwell ESD.
• Lead discipline reviews and approve I&C deliverables, providing technical guidance on ADNOC standards.
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and PHSER workshops, implementing process safety instrumented functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation / Control / Electrical Engineering.
• 15 years of EPC Oil & Gas I&C experience, with a minimum of 5 years in ADNOC Offshore brownfield projects.
• Strong background in compressor package control and automation integration.
• Experience with vendor/OEM coordination and FAT/SAT activities.
• Knowledge of ADNOC Offshore standards and brownfield SIMOPS and PTW protocols.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on significant ADNOC Offshore projects.
• Be part of a company with a strong presence in the UAE Oil & Gas sector.
• Gain experience with advanced control and automation systems.
• Collaborate with leading OEMs and vendors in the industry.
• Professional development through involvement in HAZOP, HAZID, and SIL workshops.
• Contribute to ensuring process safety and functional integrity.