Instrument Engineering Specialist

Job Title: Instrumentation & Fire and Gas (F&G) Engineering Specialist

Location: Onshore, Ras Laffan / Doha HQ

Employment Type: One-year initial contract with potential extension

Work Schedule: 8–10 hours per day, Sunday to Thursday

• Single status: 12 weeks on / 2 weeks off

• Couple status: 30 days annual leave
  Visa Requirements: Candidates must be eligible for work visa (RP)

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Fire and Gas (F&G) Engineering Specialist to provide technical support during project execution, commissioning, and startup of large-scale onshore facilities. The role will focus on ensuring systems meet operational expectations for safety, reliability, and maintainability throughout the facility lifecycle.

• Provide engineering support for Instrument/F&G systems, including design reviews, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and failure analysis

• Develop and implement surveillance and administration programs for critical Instrument/F&G systems to achieve high standards of reliability, availability, and cybersecurity

• Define best practices and recommend performance improvement initiatives

• Develop plans and schedules to ensure effective completion of tasks, meeting section and division KPIs

• Provide technical input to other disciplines and support overall business objectives

• Supervise and guide contractors, consultants, and service providers

• Mentor junior engineers in implementing integrity and reliability systems

• Support project tie-ins and high-risk commissioning activities, including system surveillance, tuning, and optimisation of Instrument/F&G systems

• Maintain an issue register to identify and resolve critical risks, including those related to new technology

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, LNG, or similar industries

• Strong working knowledge of DCS, PLCs, ESD/F&G systems, anti-surge control, metering systems, and turbine/compressor control systems

• Familiarity with SIL requirements and engineering standards

• Ability to make decisions under high-pressure conditions

• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and people management skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software (SAP, CONVAL, Instru Cal, or equivalent)

• Exposure to project startups and large-scale EPC projects preferred

• Opportunities to work on high-complexity projects with experienced engineers

• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence is essential