Job Description

Overview:

The Senior Principal Engineer - Control System will lead the engineering, design, and implementation of control systems for offshore oil and gas projects. This includes working on RTU/SCADA systems, Process Control Systems (PCS), Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), Fire & Gas (F&G) Detection & Alarming systems, and Turbo compressor systems. The role requires strong expertise in system specifications, vendor coordination, and integration, with a focus on cybersecurity, alarm rationalization, and communication protocols.

Responsibilities:

Lead the engineering and design activities for control systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

Prepare technical specifications, requisitions, and perform technical bid evaluations (TBE) for control system components such as RTU/SCADA, PCS/ESD, and F&G systems.

Manage vendor follow-up, testing (FAT/SAT), and ensure system integration aligns with project requirements.

Ensure cybersecurity best practices and compliance with standards for control systems and network architectures.

Perform alarm rationalization, network architecture design, and communication protocol implementation for control systems.

Provide engineering support during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and fabrication phases.

Lead control system site surveys and provide detailed reports on findings and recommendations.

Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring proper integration and functionality of control systems.

Ensure adherence to Qatar Gas, Qatar Petroleum, and other Gulf standards throughout all project phases. Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or Instrumentation Engineering. Certifications / Specialization / IT Skills:

Specialization in Instrumentation & Control Systems.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) for reporting and documentation. Years of Experience:

More than 10 years of experience in control system engineering, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Technical Knowledge:

Extensive experience in the specification, requisition, technical bid evaluation (TBE), and vendor follow-up for RTU/SCADA, PCS/ESD, and F&G Detection & Alarming systems.

Knowledge of PLC systems for Turbo compressor control and familiarity with cybersecurity principles, alarm rationalization, and communication protocols.

Experience working with QG/QP standards, including site surveys, report preparation, and assistance during pre-commissioning and fabrication phases.

Note: Due to Visa limitations, your application will not be accepted if your nationality is Indian, Egyptian or Indonesian. Exception, if you are already a resident inside Qatar with a valid QID, transfer of sponsorship is possible!

BH-0760

Requirements:

Experience in Control System Engineering: Proven experience in control system engineering for offshore oil and gas projects, including system design, vendor coordination, and commissioning of RTU/SCADA, PCS/ESD, and F&G systems. Cybersecurity and Alarm Rationalization: In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity measures for control systems and experience with alarm rationalization, communication protocols, and network architectures.