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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Engineer/Specialist - Instrumentation

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
In Person
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Professional qualification in Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics.
  • Basic/intermediate English proficiency is preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written command of Spanish and English.
  • Three to five years of specific experience.
  • Knowledge of design, assembly, commissioning, consulting, and/or project supervision phases in the oil and gas sector.
  • Professional-level theoretical knowledge relevant to the specialty.
  • Basic knowledge of control, safety, and instrumentation systems.
  • Ability to participate in client meetings and interpret project requirements.
  • Ability to interact with equipment and material suppliers for technical consultations and updates on new technologies.
  • Knowledge, interpretation, and application of regulations and standards applicable to the oil and gas sector.
  • Experience in design work in the oil and gas sector in accordance with the specialty.
  • Basic knowledge of planning, budgeting, controlling, and monitoring project activities.
  • Intermediate proficiency in reading Microsoft Project reports or an equivalent platform.
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality (HSEQ).
  • Ability to interpret P&ID diagrams.
  • Knowledge of criteria for selecting measuring instruments.
  • Must observe the health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality rules of the company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review design documents and plans, incorporate comments according to requests from Engineering and Projects, and use relevant software, office applications, and standards to meet discipline requirements.
  • Record the man-hours consumed by each deliverable or activity in the company's man-hours registration and control system to monitor project profitability.
  • Use company tools, methods, standards, and control schemes to manage the technical quality of assigned specialty deliverables and ensure projects meet the quality and compliance parameters in each project's Quality Plan and Value Promise.
  • Estimate and review quantities of work based on the specialty and design documents for budgeting purposes.
  • Support the Specialist Engineer and/or Project Manager in responding to client technical inquiries; participate in formal, regular meetings with the Specialist Engineer or Specialty Manager to address concerns and identify scope changes requiring immediate change-control actions.
  • Perform other ad hoc tasks as needed or directed by a supervisor or management, within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role, considering current workload and professional development.
Desired Qualifications
  • Basic/intermediate English proficiency.

About the company

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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What believers are saying

  • Kent Data Centres entered the UK market in 2026, expanding into AI infrastructure demand.
  • Kent won the Prinos Carbon Storage FEED and Orica hydrogen hub mandate in 2026.
  • Jaime Sedano’s May 2026 Colombia appointment strengthens Latin America growth and regional delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Aramco LTAs only place Kent on bid panels, not guaranteed revenue, into 2027.
  • Exceed integration and Sudlows execution strain management while Kent pursues Saudi, UK, and Americas expansion.
  • Nesma & Partners owns Kent outright; any Saudi capital allocation shock threatens strategic independence.

What makes Kent unique

  • Kent spans advisory, EPC, commissioning, O&M, and decommissioning across the energy lifecycle.
  • Kent closed 2025 with a record backlog exceeding $3 billion.
  • Kent won Aramco brownfield EPC and PMC LTAs on July 13, 2026.

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Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

17%
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Kent Data Centres enters strategic agreement with Aurora Energy Valley to become lead design and development team for its Nordic projects

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May 8th, 2026
Kent appoints Jaime Sedano as VP of Colombia operations.

Kent appoints Jaime Sedano as VP of Colombia operations. Kent Plc is pleased to welcome Jaime Sedano as Vice President for its Colombia operations. Jaime brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across the energy and industrial sectors, with a strong track record of delivering growth, leading complex operations, and expanding businesses across Latin America and the Caribbean. His appointment reflects the strategic importance of its South American operations, established in 1990. Today, its Bogotá team not only supports key regional projects, but also serves as an engineering centre of excellence, contributing to Kent projects across the world. With deep regional expertise and a focus on value creation, partnerships and sustainable growth, Jaime will play a key role in strengthening its presence across the Americas and supporting its clients' ambitions.

Business Insider
Aug 21st, 2025
Kent Acquires Aberdeen's Exceed Company

Energy services firm Kent is acquiring Aberdeen-based Exceed, a decommissioning engineering services provider. Exceed, with operations in over 40 countries, enhances Kent's capabilities in offshore well projects and energy transition initiatives like carbon capture and hydrogen storage. This acquisition positions Kent to lead in a market expected to double in size over the next decade. The transaction is set to complete later this year, following Kent's recent purchase of Sudlows Consulting.

Scottish Financial News
Aug 21st, 2025
Kent acquires Aberdeen decommissioning specialist Exceed

Global integrated energy services partner Kent, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Aberdeen-based Exceed (XCD) Holdings Limited, a provider of well management, sub surface and decommissioning engineering services.

Digital Infra Network
Feb 27th, 2025
Kent completes acquisition of Sudlows Consulting | Digital Infra Network

Kent acquires Sudlows Consulting, expanding global data center expertise to meet AI, cloud, and sustainability demands.