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Instrument & Control Engineer – Dubai/Saudi Arabia
Location: Dubai, UAE (with frequent travel to Saudi Arabia)
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Hourly Rate Contract
Candidates already residing in UAE/with UAE VISA will be preferred.
We are recruiting for an experienced Instrument & Control Engineer to support a major gas infrastructure expansion programme in the Middle East during the EPC execution phase.
The project involves significant upgrades and expansion of gas processing, automation, and transmission infrastructure designed to increase operational efficiency and support long-term regional energy demand. This role will sit within the Project Management Team and requires previous PMC/PMT experience supporting major EPC projects. You will provide technical oversight and engineering support across instrumentation, process automation, and control systems throughout EPC execution, construction, and commissioning activities.
The position will involve close coordination with contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Review instrumentation and control engineering deliverables across EPC packages
- Support execution activities related to automation, process control, and shutdown systems
- Participate in HAZOP and SIL reviews
- Review vendor documentation and support FAT activities
- Provide technical guidance on DCS, ESD, PCS, and field instrumentation systems
- Support engineering studies, specifications, and technical evaluations
- Interface with contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with international standards and project requirements
- Support construction, commissioning, and operational readiness activities
Candidate Profile
- Degree qualified in Electrical, Mechanical, Process, or Control Engineering
- 10–15 years’ experience in instrumentation and control engineering
- Previous PMC/PMT experience essential
- Strong background in:
- DCS / ESD systems
- Process automation
- Field instrumentation
- Hazardous area installations
- Experience with HAZOP/SIL and IEC 61511
- Strong EPC execution project exposure
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in English
