Lead Instrument and control system engineer- Oil & Gas

We are hiring a Lead Instrument & Control System Engineer for a long-term Oil & Gas project in Qatar. 24-month extendable contract, salary QAR 22,000 – 25,000 (all-inclusive). Must have 15+ years of experience, including offshore brownfield projects, and strong expertise in DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS, F&G, WHCP. Immediate availability preferred.

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Job Title: Lead Instrument & Control System Engineer – Oil & Gas

Location: Qatar

Salary: QAR 22,000 – 25,000 (All-Inclusive, depending on qualifications, skills, and experience)

Contract Duration: 24 Months (Extendable)

Working Days: 6 Days per week
Working Hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Instrument & Control System Engineer to join our client a multination engineering firm's Oil & Gas project team in Qatar. The successful candidate will lead and supervise instrumentation engineering activities across greenfield and brownfield projects, ensuring compliance with international codes, standards, and client requirements. This role demands strong leadership, advanced technical expertise, and proven experience in offshore Oil & Gas projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation and control system activities for FEED and Detailed Engineering projects.
• Supervise engineers and designers, ensuring high-quality deliverables within schedule and budget.
• Provide technical leadership on Instrumentation and Control systems including DCS, PLC, RTU, SCADA, SIS, F&G, WHCP, choke valves, and related equipment.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables including specifications, datasheets, drawings, material requisitions (MRs), technical bid evaluations (TBEs), and technical queries (TQs).
• Ensure compliance with QatarEnergy, Shell DEP, and other international codes and standards.
• Support SIL/LOPA studies, IPF classification, and functional safety assessments.
• Provide guidance during procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover stages.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and clients to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in FEED and detailed engineering of Oil & Gas facilities, including offshore.
• At least 10 years of experience in detailed design engineering of brownfield offshore modifications.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Lead or Supervisory Engineer.
• Proven expertise in three or more of the following: DCS, PLC, RTU, SCADA, SIS, F&G, WHCP, choke valves.
• In-depth knowledge of instrumentation codes, standards, tools, and industry practices.
• Hands-on experience in preparation and review of MRs, TBEs, TQs.
• Familiarity with IPF classification and SIL assessment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role in a prestigious Oil & Gas project in Qatar. With long-term stability and contract extension potential, you will gain exposure to complex engineering challenges while working in a professional, multicultural environment.

Please note that applicants should answer the pre-screening questions to be considered for this position

THOSE WHO CAN JOIN IMMEDIATELY SHOULD APPLY. REGRETTABLY ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: QAR22,000.00 - QAR25,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering from an accredited university?
• How many total years of Instrumentation & Control Engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects do you have?
• Do you have at least 10 years of experience in detailed design engineering of brownfield offshore modifications?
• Do you have at least 5 years of experience as a Lead or Supervisory Engineer?
• The offered salary is QAR 22,000 – 25,000 (all-inclusive package). Are you willing to accept this range?
• Are you immediately available to join in Qatar?