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Instrumentation Engineer

A Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across qatar, saudi, uae with 21 recent postings.

GCC postings
21
Active markets
3
Typical experience
15+ years
Key responsibilities
  • 01As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:
  • 02Perform periodical analytical studies of instrumentation system performance to overcome challenging operational programs.
  • 03Research and deploy emerging technologies related to instrumentation and control systems.
  • 04Act as an expert instrumentation and control systems resource for asset integrity management and risk assessment.
  • 05Develop Instrumentation and Control Plans (ICP) aligned with the organization's integrity performance objectives, assigning responsibilities, and timeframes for the responsible stakeholders.
  • 06Develop annual maintenance schedules for instrumentation systems in line with the ICP recommendations.
  • 07Review instrumentation system trends and initiate detailed engineering studies accordingly (e.g., increase in instrument failures, degradation of system performance, etc.).
  • 08Update the ICP based on the schedule maintenance and modifications.
  • 09Ensure instrumentation system obsolescence are addressed by the relevant process owners and track recommendations.
  • 10Facilitate the investigation of instrumentation system failures and deploy lessons learned from the root cause analysis to the system to avoid reoccurrence.
  • 11Perform periodical analytical studies of assessment findings to overcome challenging operational programs.
  • 12Evaluate the maintenance findings and perform periodical analytical studies of assessment findings to overcome challenging operational programs.
Required qualifications
  • — You will have 15 years of experience in instrumentation engineering, including at least three years as a senior instrumentation engineer.
  • — You must have a complete knowledge of instrumentation principles, including measurement techniques, sensor technologies, and control systems.
  • — You must have gained practical experience through entry
  • — level positions or instrumentation engineering roles in industries such as oil and gas, aerospace, chemical processing, marine, or infrastructure.
  • — You must be able to demonstrate effective analytical and communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
  • — To be familiar with Instrumentation Engineering standards within Saudi Aramco and international standards, such as ISA, API, and IEC.
  • — Work Location and Work Schedule
  • — Work location: Within Saudi Arabia
Preferred qualifications
  • — disciplinary teams. Aptitudes for taking initiatives are preferred. Educational Qualifications Bachelor degree in Engineering on Instrument Measurement & Control (or equivalent).

Required skills

plcisocommunicationsafetycomplianceanalyticalscadaproject management

Tools & technologies

teams

Hiring companies we see

  • Aramco
  • Stantec
  • Wood PLC
  • aramcoservices
  • ASSYSTEM
  • Bureau Veritas
  • John Wood Group PLC
  • STAR SERVICES LLC

Hired across

  • qatar
  • saudi
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Instrumentation Engineer do in the GCC?

    A Instrumentation Engineer in the GCC performs core duties related to plc, iso, communication, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Instrumentation Engineer?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 15+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Instrumentation Engineer in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across qatar, saudi, uae, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Instrumentation Engineer role?

    Key skills include plc, iso, communication, safety, compliance, analytical, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Instrumentation Engineer in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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