Job Description

Location: Erbil, Kurdistan Region – Iraq

Sector: Oil & Gas / Energy

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to: Iraqi Nationals & Expats

Experience: 12+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced *Instrument & Control Lead* to lead and oversee instrumentation, control systems, and related engineering activities for oil & gas and energy projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational activities, ensuring that all I&C systems are delivered safely, reliably, and in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Instrumentation & Control engineering activities across project phases.
• Review and approve I&C engineering deliverables, specifications, drawings, datasheets, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership for *DCS, PLC, SCADA, ESD, F&G, and other control systems*.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, mechanical, civil, operations, and project teams to ensure effective system integration.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, loop checking, and start-up activities.
• Ensure instrumentation and control systems comply with project requirements, international standards, and applicable HSE requirements.
• Review vendor documentation, technical proposals, and equipment selections.
• Support troubleshooting, technical investigations, and resolution of I&C-related issues.
• Monitor contractors and vendors to ensure quality, progress, and compliance with approved engineering requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP/HAZID, SIL assessments, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities as required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Instrumentation & Control engineers and technicians.
• Ensure proper documentation, as-built records, punch-list closeout, and handover to operations.
• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement throughout all I&C activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in *Instrumentation & Control, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering*, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant experience, preferably within the **Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, or Power sector*.
• Proven experience in a senior/lead I&C engineering or project role.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, process automation, and industrial communication systems.
• Experience with *DCS, PLC, SCADA, ESD and Fire & Gas systems*.
• *trong understanding of engineering standards, project specifications, commissioning practices, and HSE requirements.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong leadership, coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required.

Preferred

• Experience working on *oil & gas production facilities, processing plants, pipelines, terminals, or energy projects*.
• Familiarity with international standards such as *IEC, ISA, API, NFPA, and relevant industry standards*.
• Relevant professional certifications would be an advantage.