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
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Single status: 12 weeks on / 2 weeks off
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Couple status: 30 days annual leave
Visa Requirements: Candidates must be eligible for work visa (RP)
Role Overview:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide engineering support for Instrument/F&G systems, including design reviews, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
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Develop and implement surveillance and administration programs for critical Instrument/F&G systems to achieve high standards of reliability, availability, and cybersecurity
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Define best practices and recommend performance improvement initiatives
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Develop plans and schedules to ensure effective completion of tasks, meeting section and division KPIs
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Provide technical input to other disciplines and support overall business objectives
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Supervise and guide contractors, consultants, and service providers
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Mentor junior engineers in implementing integrity and reliability systems
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Support project tie-ins and high-risk commissioning activities, including system surveillance, tuning, and optimisation of Instrument/F&G systems
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Maintain an issue register to identify and resolve critical risks, including those related to new technology
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
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Minimum 8 years’ experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, LNG, or similar industries
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Strong working knowledge of DCS, PLCs, ESD/F&G systems, anti-surge control, metering systems, and turbine/compressor control systems
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Familiarity with SIL requirements and engineering standards
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Ability to make decisions under high-pressure conditions
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Fluent in written and spoken English
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Strong leadership, mentoring, and people management skills
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Proficient with Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software (SAP, CONVAL, InstruCal, or equivalent)
Additional Information:
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Exposure to project startups and large-scale EPC projects preferred
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Opportunities to work on high-complexity projects with experienced engineers
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Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence is essential