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These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.\"\nJob Description - Lead Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer\nTitle: Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer\nCompany: KBR - Inhouse Engineering, Contract Role.\nLocation: Abu Dhabi, UAE - KBR Office\nJob Purpose\nLead, direct, and oversee all Instrumentation & Control (I&C) engineering activities associated with the development of the onshore gas processing facilities, pipelines and wellhead systems throughout the FEED project lifecycle.\nServe as the discipline technical authority, providing engineering leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable, maintainable, and cost-effective I&C solutions that comply with client requirements, applicable standards, project schedules, and quality expectations. 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studies.\nInterpret and apply relevant international codes and standards, including IEC, ISA, API, IEEE, NFPA, NACE, ISO, and ATEX/IECEx requirements.\nPerform, review, and verify design calculations for control valves, flow elements, thermowells, relief valves, and associated instrumentation systems as applicable.\nFacilitate design reviews, technical assurance activities, and value engineering initiatives to optimize project outcomes.\nEnsure maintainability, operability, reliability, lifecycle performance, and asset integrity considerations are embedded within the design.\nCoordinate closely with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Telecommunications, and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of design solutions.\nMonitor discipline progress against approved schedules, budgets, and project milestones.\nIdentify technical and execution risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.\nSupport project planning, forecasting, progress reporting, and resource management activities.\nLead interdisciplinary design reviews, technical workshops, and engineering resolution meetings.\nEnsure timely resolution of technical issues and effective implementation of Management of Change (MOC) processes.\nLiaise with Clients, Vendors, and third-party stakeholders to ensure technical compliance and resolve engineering challenges.\nEnsure adherence to QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, calibration philosophies, datasheet quality requirements, and procurement documentation standards.\nMaintain awareness of emerging I&C technologies, digitalization initiatives, and industry best practices, promoting innovative and value-enhancing solutions where appropriate.\nExperience\nMinimum 16+ years of Instrumentation & Control engineering experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, or Energy sectors.\nMinimum 6 years in a Lead Engineer, Senior Lead Engineer, or equivalent leadership capacity.\nDemonstrated experience delivering onshore brownfield and 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