Instrument Fire Gas Fg Engineering Specialist

Instrument / Fire & Gas (F&G) Engineering Specialist Department: Operations / Engineering Support Location: Qatar Job Purpose Provide technical leadership and engineering support for Instrumentation and Fire & Gas (F&G) systems during project execution, commissioning, startup, and handover to operations. Ensure safe, reliable, and maintainable systems throughout the asset lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities

• Support Instrumentation and F&G engineering activities during EPC, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness phases.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP, SIL studies, assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, failure analysis, and system optimization.
• Develop and implement reliability, availability, and cybersecurity programs for critical Instrument and F&G systems.
• Support project tie-ins, commissioning activities, and system surveillance.
• Lead technical reviews and supervise contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Maintain issue registers and mitigate technical and technology-related risks.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Instrumentation/F&G Engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong experience with:
• DCS
• PLC
• ESD & Fire & Gas (F&G) Systems
• Anti-Surge Control Systems
• Metering Systems
• Turbine & Compressor Control Systems
• SIL Assessment & Functional Safety Requirements
• Experience in project execution, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, CONVAL, and InstruCal.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and teamwork
• Planning and organizing
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Safety and quality focus
• Problem solving and decision making
• Coaching and mentoring skills

Position: Instrument / Fire & Gas (F&G) Engineering Specialist Industry: Oil & Gas / LNG / Petrochemical Experience: 8+ Years Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Equivalent With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.