Field Engineering Manager (Instrument) (Expat)

Scope of Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Instrumentation & Control Field Engineering function supporting Operations & Maintenance activities across Oil & Gas production facilities.
• Provide technical leadership for field instrumentation, process control systems, safety instrumented systems (SIS), fire & gas systems and associated automation infrastructure.
• Act as the focal point between Operations, Maintenance, Integrity, Projects and Technical Authorities on all instrumentation and control matters.
• Ensure engineering support is effectively delivered to maintain instrumentation reliability, control system availability and production performance.
• Lead engineering assessments and recommend solutions to improve control system performance, automation effectiveness and plant operability.
• Support lifecycle management of DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS and field instrumentation systems.
• Support Asset Integrity Management programs related to critical instrumentation and safety systems.
• Interface with vendors, OEMs, contractors and specialist service providers to resolve technical issues and optimize asset performance.
• Support annual budgeting processes and provide technical input for OPEX and CAPEX planning.
• Develop and mentor engineering personnel while promoting knowledge sharing and competency development.
• Prepare and present technical reports, performance metrics and management updates as required.

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of Oil & Gas experience, including significant exposure to Operations & Maintenance environments.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management role within Engineering or Maintenance organizations.
• Strong understanding of Instrumentation Engineering, Process Control and Functional Safety principles.
• Experience with DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS and Fire & Gas Systems.
• Proven experience supporting brownfield operating facilities.
• Working knowledge of relevant international standards including IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC standards and ISO requirements.
• Experience with Management of Change (MOC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Risk Assessment processes.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems such as SAP PM, Maximo or equivalent.

• Previous experience working with international operators, EPC contractors or major service providers is preferred

Communication:

• Excellent communication, presentation and report-writing skills.
• English language proficiency is mandatory.
• Arabic language capability is considered advantageous.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, operations personnel, clients and external stakeholders

Work Contacts

• Operations Management
• Maintenance Management
• Instrumentation & Control Team
• Automation Specialists
• Functional Safety Engineers
• Asset Integrity Team
• HSE Team
• OEMs and Service Providers
• Third-Party Contractors

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, integrity and operational excellence.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Results-oriented with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.
• Capable of managing priorities in a dynamic operating environment.
• Effective stakeholder and relationship management.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop engineering talent.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company, its clients and the governing authorities of the host country. The position is expected to actively promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable HSSEQ requirements.

Location: Iraq, Kirkuk