Control System Engineer

Location: Qatar

Contract: Full-time

Role Purpose

Lead and execute engineering activities for Instrumentation & Control systems across modifications and projects. Provide technical expertise, detailed engineering, and project support to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable delivery of control systems services.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Act as technical expert for Control systems on assigned projects.
• Support cost-effective delivery of services, participate in budgeting and project costing.
• Conduct feasibility studies, testing, and prepare recommendations for Control systems projects.
• Coordinate engineering review and approval of designs, equipment, and interfaces with contractors and vendors.
• Ensure project engineering activities are executed per specifications, budget, and schedule, highlighting non-conformances.
• Lead technical meetings and ensure interdisciplinary communication across project teams.

Design & Engineering:

• Execute detailed engineering activities, including system layouts, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and interface drawings.
• Prepare specifications for PLC/DCS, SCADA, conventional relay control panels, and package equipment (compressors, blowers, pumps, tanks).
• Develop functional logic diagrams, control narratives, and interlocks.
• Participate in LOPA and HAZOP reviews.
• Issue purchase requisitions, perform technical bid evaluations, and prepare MTOs/BOQs.
• Ensure programming and testing of DCS/PLC/SCADA/Data Acquisition systems, including FAT and SAT.
• Support Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), SIL calculations, and related IEC standards.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality:

• Ensure compliance with quality, HSE, and environmental management procedures.
• Support process safety management and maintain system documentation.
• Participate in project risk assessments, HAZOP, and modification reviews.

Reports & Documentation:

• Provide inputs for timely and accurate reporting on modifications and projects.
• Prepare technical reports, procedures, and engineering documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering (full-time).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in engineering, including at least 7 years in design for Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, or Fertiliser projects.
• Team leadership experience and exposure to project management.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of industrial Instrumentation & Control systems, DCS/PLC/SCADA, Data Acquisition systems, and system architecture.
• Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols and system programming.
• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), SIL assessment, and IEC standards.
• Familiarity with LOPA, HAZOP, NFPA, ISA, and IEC codes.
• Technical bid evaluation and engineering solution skills.
• Knowledge of security management and CCTV systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication, time management, and IT proficiency.