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Instrumentation and Control Manager

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Instrumentation and Control Manager to oversee the engineering, maintenance, and operational integrity of instrumentation and control systems across our plant facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate measurement, control, and automation of process parameters while upholding safety, compliance, and system reliability. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical leadership in I&C, with a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and projects.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the design, installation, calibration, and maintenance of field instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level, and analyzers).

  • Oversee the configuration, integration, and performance of control systems including DCS, PLC, SCADA, and SIS.

  • Lead the development and enforcement of I&C standards, engineering documentation, and best practices.

  • Coordinate I&C scope in capital and turnaround projects from FEED through commissioning and startup.

  • Ensure functional safety compliance (IEC 61511) including SIL classification and verification.

  • Supervise a team of instrumentation engineers, control technicians, and system integrators.

  • Collaborate with operations, electrical, mechanical, and automation teams for process optimization and control loop tuning.

  • Manage I&C spare parts inventory, vendor relationships, and support contracts.

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISA, IEC, API, NEC), local regulations, and cybersecurity requirements.

  • Prepare budgets, performance reports, reliability KPIs, and improvement plans.


Key Focus Areas:

  • Instrumentation Lifecycle Management

  • Control System Engineering (DCS/PLC/SCADA/SIS)

  • Calibration, Loop Checking, and Maintenance Programs

  • Functional Safety & SIL Compliance (IEC 61511)

  • Control Logic Optimization and Loop Tuning

  • Cybersecurity in OT/ICS Environments (ISA/IEC 62443)

  • Engineering Standards, Documentation & QA/QC

  • Project and Turnaround Support (EPC, Brownfield)

  • Vendor and Contractor Management

  • Team Leadership and Skill Development


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering

  • 10–15+ years of experience in instrumentation and control within heavy industry

  • Strong knowledge of control platforms (Emerson, Yokogawa, Honeywell, Siemens, ABB, etc.)

  • Functional Safety certification (e.g., TÜV) is highly desirable

  • Familiarity with HAZOP, SIL assessment, and alarm management

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : Arabic, English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Power Plants