Instrument Engineer

Company DescriptionProject context: A major full-field oil development in southern Iraq: about 220 new wells feeding a new central processing facility with a capacity of 210 kbopd. The project interfaces with several neighbouring developments, including an earlier-phase field upgrade, a gas midstream project and a seawater supply project. It has a strong focus on safety culture, cost control and local content.Job DescriptionMissionOversee all Instrument, Control and Telecom (IC&T) engineering activities for the Network Wellpads and Pipelines packageEnsure IC&T deliverables meet project requirements, technical standards and safety standardsCoordinate across engineering disciplines, and with the Engineering Manager and Construction team, to complete IC&T tasks on timeKey activitiesLead the IC&T engineering team to deliver on schedule, within budget and to quality standards, applying lessons learned from past projectsIdentify safe-by-design opportunities to eliminate, reduce or mitigate HSE risks during constructionEnsure the contractor’s IC&T documentation, including the Master Document Register, is fit for purposeReview and approve IC&T designs, drawings and specifications against project and regulatory requirementsSupport interface management with drilling, early infrastructure works, existing facilities and the central processing facilityParticipate in technical bid evaluations and vendor clarificationsParticipate in HAZOP, SIL assessment and SIF identification workshopsAttend Factory Acceptance Tests as requiredManage design changes, ensuring each is properly evaluated, documented and communicatedWork with Process, Pipeline, Electrical, Civil & Structural, Technical Safety, Mechanical and Piping engineers to integrate quality and safety into IC&T workIdentify technical risks and develop mitigation strategiesResolve IC&T issues promptly and communicate solutions to stakeholdersDevelop and maintain IC&T quality standards, working with the Quality Lead where requiredAct as the Company’s main point of contact on IC&T matters with contractors, suppliers and other stakeholdersProvide IC&T support to procurement and construction teamsImprove IC&T engineering processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs, and share lessons learnedAccountabilitiesDelivery of the IC&T engineering scope for the Wellpads and Pipelines package to quality and safety requirementsCompliance with all relevant standards and regulations throughout IC&T engineeringQualificationsQualifications and experienceBachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferredMinimum 8 years in IC&T engineering, preferably on large-scale oil and gas projectsAt least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing IC&T engineering, ideally on EPC projectsStrong technical command of IC&T engineering practicesProven ability to lead IC&T engineering, manage design changes and deliver high-quality solutionsLanguagesFluent English; Arabic or Chinese is an assetSkills and competenciesStrong leadership and communication skillsStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesEffective management of multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural environment