Instrument Engineer - Oil & Gas Projects

About the role

Careers International is looking for an experienced Instrument Engineer to join its team for industrial and EPC projects in Saudi Arabia. The engineer is responsible for the installation, calibration, testing, commissioning and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Execute instrumentation and control activities according to approved engineering drawings and project specifications.
• Supervise installation, calibration, loop checking, testing and commissioning of field instruments.
• Perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and commissioning of instrumentation systems.
• Review P&IDs, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare inspection reports, testing records, commissioning documents and daily progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, QA/QC standards and client requirements.
• Support shutdown, turnaround and maintenance activities when required.
• Monitor site activities, manpower productivity and workmanship quality.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power Plant or Industrial Construction projects.
• Experience in EPC projects and plant commissioning is highly preferred; GCC experience is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Installation, testing, calibration and commissioning of instrumentation systems.
• Hands-on experience with pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters.
• Knowledge of control valves, analyzers, gauges, switches and field instruments.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, cable schedules and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and quality procedures.