SENIOR INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER
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About the Role
Airswift seeks a Senior Instrumentation Engineer for a client in Qatar. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 6+ years of oil and gas experience with expertise in DCS, PLCs, ESD/F&G systems, and SIL requirements.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and support Instrumentation and Fire & Gas (F&G) engineering activities during EPC and startup phases through to asset handover
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet safety, operability, reliability, and maintainability requirements throughout the facility life cycle
- Provide expert input into project decisions, balancing both CAPEX and long term OPEX impacts
- Ensure adherence to all applicable project specifications, procedures, and best practices
- Participate in technical design reviews (e.g., SIL assessments, HAZOPs) and ensure alignment with operational requirements
- Deliver specialized engineering support for commissioning, startup, system failure analysis, and advanced troubleshooting
- Develop and implement instrumentation and F&G surveillance and administration programs, reliability and cyber security measures, and integrity management strategies
- Provide cross disciplinary technical input and collaboration to support project and operations teams
- Supervise and manage contractor, consultant, and service provider activities related to instrumentation and F&G systems
- Mentor and guide junior engineers in reliability, safety, and integrity best practices
- Support the integration and tie in of new systems with existing facilities
- Maintain an Issue Register to manage and resolve critical technical issues, including emerging technology risks
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Minimum 6 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
- Strong technical expertise in DCS, PLCs, ESD/F&G Systems, Anti Surge Control Systems, Metering Systems, Turbine/Compressor Control Systems, and SIL requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, CONVAL, and InstruCal
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Vacancy Overview
- Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. Airswift is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Engineer to work with a client based in Qatar.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Minimum 6 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
- Strong technical expertise in DCS, PLCs, ESD/F&G Systems, Anti Surge Control Systems, Metering Systems, Turbine/Compressor Control Systems, and SIL requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, CONVAL, and InstruCal
Responsibilities
- Lead and support Instrumentation and Fire & Gas (F&G) engineering activities during EPC and startup phases through to asset handover
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet safety, operability, reliability, and maintainability requirements throughout the facility life cycle
- Provide expert input into project decisions, balancing both CAPEX and long term OPEX impacts
- Ensure adherence to all applicable project specifications, procedures, and best practices
- Participate in technical design reviews (e.g., SIL assessments, HAZOPs) and ensure alignment with operational requirements
- Deliver specialized engineering support for commissioning, startup, system failure analysis, and advanced troubleshooting
- Develop and implement instrumentation and F&G surveillance and administration programs, reliability and cyber security measures, and integrity management strategies
- Provide cross disciplinary technical input and collaboration to support project and operations teams
- Supervise and manage contractor, consultant, and service provider activities related to instrumentation and F&G systems
- Mentor and guide junior engineers in reliability, safety, and integrity best practices
- Support the integration and tie in of new systems with existing facilities
- Maintain an Issue Register to manage and resolve critical technical issues, including emerging technology risks
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