Senior Instrument & Control Engineer Offshore Oil Gas LNG Production

Senior Instrument & Control Engineer Offshore

Powering the Future of LNG Through World-Class Offshore Talent Oil & Gas company Middle East-Qatar is inviting experienced offshore professionals to be part of a large-scale Offshore Compression Project. This project requires a wide range of technical, operational, engineering, and support roles to ensure safe, efficient, and world-class offshore operations. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the most prestigious LNG offshore developments globally.

Job Category: Offshore – Oil Gas production

Country Location: Middle East Qatar

Contract Scheme: Direct hire employment

Duty Cycle: 28 days on – 28 days off

Nationality: Applicable for: Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar and South Africa Countries

Health Condition: Fit to work and maximum age 45 years old

General Requirements (All Positions)

• Mandatory offshore experience
• High school diploma for non-senior roles
• Job-specific vocational training for non-senior positions
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering for senior and leadership roles
• Ability to work in a high-risk offshore environment
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with operational procedures

Project Scope:

• Project Name: Offshore Compression Project
• Work Location: Offshore Qatar

Job Description

Position: Senior Instrument & Control Engineer

Industry: Offshore Oil & Gas / LNG Production

Location: Offshore Facilities / Engineering Support Base

Reports To: Engineering Manager / Asset Integrity Lead

Role Summary

The Senior Instrument & Control Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of instrumentation and control systems across offshore oil & gas and LNG production assets. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of process control systems, while maintaining compliance with international standards and operational excellence frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Design
  • Lead the development and review of instrumentation and control system designs for offshore platforms and LNG facilities.
  • Specify and select field instruments, control valves, analyzers, and automation systems.
  • Prepare and validate engineering deliverables including datasheets, loop diagrams, cause & effect charts, and control narratives.
• Project Execution
  • Support FEED, detailed design, and commissioning phases of offshore and LNG projects.
  • Interface with EPC contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of instrumentation packages.
  • Conduct FAT, SAT, and site acceptance testing for control systems and instrumentation.
• Operations Support
  • Troubleshoot and resolve instrumentation and control issues affecting production, safety, or reliability.
  • Optimize control loops, alarm management, and system performance across DCS, PLC, and SCADA platforms.
  • Provide technical support for maintenance, calibration, and upgrade activities.
• Compliance & Safety
  • Ensure all instrumentation systems comply with IEC, ISA, API, and local regulatory standards.
  • Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and risk assessments for new and existing systems.
  • Maintain documentation for audits, certifications, and operational integrity.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Guide junior engineers and technicians in instrumentation best practices.
  • Lead cross-functional reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in offshore oil & gas or LNG production environments.
• Strong expertise in DCS, PLC, SCADA, and SIS systems (e.g., Honeywell, Yokogawa, Emerson, Siemens).
• Familiarity with hazardous area classification, loop tuning, and control system integration.
• Experience with international standards (IEC 61511, ISA S88/S95, API RP 500/505).
• Proficient in engineering software (SmartPlant Instrumentation, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Multilingual communication skills (Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, and English preferred).

Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Effective communication across disciplines and cultures.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Core Offshore Certificates

• OGUK/OEUK Medical Certificate
  • Confirms you are medically fit to work offshore.
  • Issued by OEUK-approved doctors.
  • Typically valid for 2 years.
• BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training)
  • Essential safety training for all offshore personnel.
  • Covers firefighting, sea survival, first aid, and emergency response.
  • Must include CA-EBS (Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System).
  • Valid for 4 years.
• FOET (Further Offshore Emergency Training)
  • Refresher course for those whose BOSIET is expiring.
  • Valid for 4 years.
• HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
  • Mandatory if traveling offshore by helicopter.
  • Teaches escape techniques in case of ditching/crash landing.
  • Often bundled with BOSIET.