Instrument & Control Lead
Undisclosed employer4 days ago
- Salary
- $4,000 – 6,000/monthly
- Job type
- Full time
- Location
- Erbil
- Deadline
- Sep 23, 2026
Lead and supervise Instrumentation & Control engineering across design, construction, commissioning, and operation of oil & gas and thermal power plant projects in Erbil. Suits a senior I&C professional with at least 12 years of experience and fluent English.
Notes
- Please apply only if the salary range meets your expectations and you are willing to relocate to Erbil, Kurdistan Region – Iraq.
- Location: Erbil, Kurdistan Region – Iraq
- Sector: Oil & Gas / Energy / Power
- Employment Type: Full-Time - Residential
Salary
- Salary Range: $4,000 to $6,000 Net per month
About the job
We are seeking an experienced Instrument & Control Lead to lead and oversee instrumentation, control systems, and related engineering activities for oil & gas, energy, and thermal power plant 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.
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 – must have demonstrated seniority as a Team Lead, not just a few years in a lead position.
- Thermal power plant experience is a key requirement – experience with CCGT/CCPP, gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG, boilers, and balance of plant (BOP) systems.
- Strong knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, process automation, and industrial communication systems.
- Experience with DCS, PLC, SCADA, ESD and Fire & Gas systems.
- Strong 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.
- 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.
- Thermal power plant experience – CCGT/CCPP, gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG, boilers.
Skills
- DCS
- PLC
- SCADA
- ESD
- Fire and Gas Systems
- HAZOP
- SIL
Details
- Profession
- Instrumentation and Control Engineer
- Category
- Engineering
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience
- Lead · 12+ years
- Languages
- English