Position: Principal Instrumentation Designer (Greenfield/Brownfield)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Job Purpose
The Principal Instrumentation & Control Designer is responsible for leading the instrumentation design and drafting activities across Oil & Gas projects, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance with project specifications, international standards, client requirements, and timely delivery. The role involves hands-on expertise in 2D and 3D design tools, coordination with multidisciplinary teams including support offices, and mentoring of designers.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Lead and manage all Instrumentation & Control design and drafting activities throughout the project lifecycle (Detailed Design, and EPC).
Interpret and implement project specifications, design criteria, standards, and client requirements.
Guide and review work performed by instrumentation designers and draftsmen to ensure quality and consistency.
Act as the focal point for Instrumentation design coordination with Engineering, Electrical, Process, Mechanical, Civil, and Telecom disciplines.
2D Design & Drafting
Develop, check, and approve 2D drawings using AutoCAD including but not limited to:
Control System Architecture Diagram.
Instrument Cable Block Diagrams.
Block Diagram.
Loop Diagrams.
Wiring Diagrams.
Hook-Up Drawings.
Instrument Installation Drawings.
Instrument Location Layouts.
Cable Routing Drawings.
MCT Layouts.
Control Room layouts.
Ensure drawings comply with project standards, applicable international codes, and client specifications.
3D Modeling & Model Management
Lead 3D modeling activities using SP3D / E3D for Instrumentation scope.
Develop and review:
Instrument and JB modeling.
Cable tray and routing interface.
Instrument supports and mounting arrangements.
Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve clashes and ensure model integrity.
Participate in model reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
Project Execution & Coordination
Plan, assign, and monitor design activities to meet project schedules and milestones.
Interface with Project Engineering, Project Management, Construction, and client representatives.
Support responses to technical queries (TQs), site queries, and design changes.
Provide input for material take-offs (MTO), estimates, and project schedules.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Implement and adhere to company and project Quality Assurance / Quality Control procedures.
Ensure all deliverables are checked, approved, and issued as per document control procedures.
Support audits, design reviews, and lessons-learned processes.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Apply HSE requirements in the design process, with focus on safe and operable plant layouts.
Promote safe work practices and compliance with project HSE objectives.
Identify design-related hazards and support risk mitigation.
Qualifications & Experience
Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Instrumentation & Control / Electrical / Applied Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
Relevant years experience as an Instrumentation & Control Designer in Oil & Gas EPC projects.
Proven experience working on Middle East Oil & Gas projects.
Demonstrated experience in handling client interfaces and multidisciplinary coordination.
Having experience in 2D Drafting (AutoCAD, MicroStation, 3D Modeling, SP3D, Aveva (E3D).
Experience with model reviews, clash detection, and database-driven engineering environments.
Full understanding of Instrumentation & Control systems in Oil & Gas facilities.
Knowledge of international standards and codes for instrumentation design.
Experience in preparation and checking of deliverables for EPC phases.