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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Instrumentation Engineering Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/14/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Colombia
In PersonTravel required when needed.
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A professional qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or related Engineering is required.
  • At least 15.1 years of specific experience, including at least 5 years leading, managing, or coordinating instrumentation, control, and/or telecommunications projects.
  • Experience designing and executing instrumentation, control, and/or telecommunications projects.
  • Experience calculating and designing instrumentation for the Oil and Gas sector.
  • Experience preparing bids and proposals.
  • Experience leading and managing work teams and human and technical resources.
  • Experience planning, budgeting, controlling, and monitoring project engineering activities.
  • Experience participating in engineering, construction, assembly, commissioning, consulting, and/or auditing phases of Oil and Gas projects.
  • Knowledge and experience selecting measurement, control, and safety instruments.
  • Knowledge and experience designing control, security, fire and gas, and telecommunications systems.
  • Knowledge and experience executing physical security projects involving CCTV, intrusion detection, and access control, as well as wireless communication systems.
  • Experience estimating man-hours and resources for conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering, considering terms of reference, execution schedules, required resources, and design information.
  • Intermediate knowledge of reading MS Project reports or equivalent software.
  • Knowledge, interpretation, and application of standards applicable to the Oil and Gas sector and the specialty.
  • Knowledge of how instrumentation activities and deliverables interrelate with other disciplines.
  • Experience conducting technical evaluations of suppliers’ equipment and service offers related to the discipline.
  • Knowledge and interpretation of project-specific and interdisciplinary plans.
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • Ability to use office tools.
  • Knowledge of HSEQ regulations and procedures associated with the role.
  • Desirable proficiency in English in oral and written communication; Spanish communication proficiency is also specified.
Responsibilities
  • Review and approve design documents and plans, incorporate comments, and verify that software and standards are applied in accordance with engineering and project requests, client requirements, and quality expectations.
  • Advise and supervise assigned personnel in planning and executing each project; define scope and applicable standards, and assign work-group priorities to meet the Detailed Work Plan and project man-hour requirements.
  • Estimate required man-hours and deliverables to prepare proposals that meet client requirements.
  • Ensure company tools, methods, standards, and control schemes are used for deliverable quality control, meeting the quality and compliance parameters in each project's Quality Plan and value commitment.
  • Ensure assigned personnel record man-hour consumption in the company’s designated registration and control system.
  • Conduct annual performance evaluations of employees using specialty performance indicators and organizational competencies, to classify personnel, identify gaps, and strengthen the technical capability of assigned staff.
  • Prepare offers and estimate man-hours and resources for engineering project phases.
  • Plan, budget, control, and monitor engineering project activities.
  • Perform other reasonable ad hoc duties within the employee’s skills, capabilities, and role, as assigned by a supervisor or management.
Desired Qualifications
  • A specialization related to Instrumentation, Control, Telecommunications, Project Management, or a similar area is desirable.
  • English proficiency is desirable.

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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Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Hours

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Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

17%
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