Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Power Plant
TRACTEBEL
Role:Job Title: Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Power Plant
Email Id - recruitment.me@tractebel.engie.com
While Applying - please mention in subjectline - Position and Project – Sumitomo and Location as Abu Dhabi
Position Summary
The I&C Engineer will be responsible for reviewing, monitoring, and supervising all Instrumentation, Control, Automation, and DCS-related activities performed by the EPC Contractor during construction, testing, commissioning, and handover phases. The role ensures compliance with project specifications, international standards, cybersecurity requirements, and power plant operational requirements.
Scope of Work
Review instrumentation and control engineering deliverables, drawings, logic diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and technical specifications.
Monitor installation and construction activities for field instruments, control systems, analyzers, and associated equipment.
Supervise DCS, PLC, SCADA, BMS, and plant automation system implementation.
Witness FAT, SAT, loop checks, functional tests, integrated system tests, and commissioning activities.
Review control philosophies, shutdown logics, interlocks, alarm management, and plant operating sequences.
Monitor EPC Contractor compliance with project specifications, quality requirements, and international standards.
Support performance testing, reliability runs, plant synchronization, and commercial operation milestones.
Identify technical issues and recommend corrective actions throughout construction and commissioning phases.
Participate in punch-list management, handover activities, and final acceptance processes.
Key Systems Experience
Candidates should have experience with:
Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
SCADA Systems.
Turbine Control Systems.
HRSG Control Systems.
Burner Management Systems (BMS).
Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD).
Field Instrumentation.
Process Control Loops.
Plant Information & Monitoring Systems.
Communication Networks and Industrial Cybersecurity.
Key Skills Required
Technical Skills
Power Plant Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCGT) experience.
DCS/PLC Configuration and Testing.
Control Logic Review.
Commissioning & Start-up Experience.
Loop Checking and Functional Testing.
Process Automation.
Turbine and HRSG Control Systems.
Plant Performance Monitoring.
QA/QC and Inspection Processes.
Standards & Software
Knowledge of IEC, ISA and relevant international standards.
Experience with major DCS platforms such as Siemens SPPA-T3000, Emerson Ovation, ABB Symphony Plus, Yokogawa Centum, Honeywell Experion, or GE Mark VIe.
Ability to review control narratives, logic diagrams, P&IDs, and functional design specifications.
Soft Skills
Technical report writing.
Contractor and stakeholder coordination.
Analytical troubleshooting.
Problem-solving and decision-making.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
Professional Engineering certification is advantageous.
Additional training in automation, DCS, or power plant control systems is preferred.
Experience Required
Minimum 10-15 years of experience in power generation, EPC, Owner's Engineer, or utility projects.
Proven experience on Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCGT), Thermal Power Plants, or IPP projects.
Strong experience in construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities.
Experience with major power plant DCS and automation systems.
Previous GCC/Middle East project experience preferred.
Owner's Engineer or Consultant experience is highly desirable.