Middle East: Lead Instrument and Control Engineer posted by MECS Africa
Posted on 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Employer | MECS Africa |
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Category | Engineering Management |
Location | Middle East / Middle East |
Job Summary
- Lead instrument and control design criteria and reviews of all related engineering deliverables including drawings and diagrams
- Perform required instrument and control calculations
- Lead instrument and control Functional Design Specifications (FDS) development and review
- Review and verify all instrument and control system specifications
- Provide technical support for procurement related to instrument and control
- Plan instrument and control activities ensuring they do not impact the project critical path
- Manage project communication and document control via project management tools such as Aconex
- Contribute positively to HAZOP/HAZID or similar studies, ensuring correct installation of instrument and control equipment per classification and project stage
- Review and interpret plans, specifications, material proposals, and construction methods for compliance with contract, national, and international standards
- Provide technical support and review project management documents throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) are performed according to engineering standards or third-party verification
- Ensure instrument and control equipment installation is supervised by vendors
- Provide technical coaching and training for junior instrument and control engineers
- Monitor EPC/EPCM and construction contractors to assure adherence to IFC drawings and contract documents
- Assist Project Manager with documentation control, reporting, deliverables, and cost analysis for instrument and control items
- Liaise regularly with other project partners for integrated planning
- Develop technical and management reports detailing instrument and control activities, highlighting risks and mitigation plans
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Instrument and Control Engineering from a recognized institution
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or higher preferred
- Minimum 15 years of experience including at least 5 years focused on capital engineering projects
- Experience managing large-scale projects in multicultural environments
Skills & Competencies
- Thorough knowledge of instrument and control engineering practices, economic principles, calculation methods, design details, and international codes and standards
- Practical understanding of safety and environmental fundamentals and their application
- Fluent in oral and written English
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills with consistent ability to meet deadlines
- Proficient in project control tools such as Primavera, MS Project, and MS Office
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in instrument and control design software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, and SKM Power Tools
- Expertise in power system analysis including load flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies
- Knowledge of instrument and control equipment specifications and selection, including transformers, switchgear, and protective relays
- Experience with renewable energy systems such as solar and wind power
- Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its application in instrument and control engineering
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles related to industrial control systems
- Ability to perform detailed instrument and control calculations and simulations
- Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting instrument and control systems
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