Full-Time

Lead Engineer/Specialist

Instrumentation

Posted on 9/1/2025

Deadline 10/6/25
Kent

Kent

5,001-10,000 employees

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

No salary listed

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

In Person

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • B. Tech/B.E. - Instrumentation
  • 15-20 years of basic and detail engineering experience in Offshore, Upstream Oil & Gas, Refinery, & Petrochemical industry
  • International Codes & Standards and Best Engineering Practices that apply to Automation
  • Quality management system and procedures
  • Project management and control procedures
  • Automation workflow and interdisciplinary co-ordination
  • Project Automation Deliverables
  • Project Risk Assessment
  • Adherence to HSE norms
  • Proficiency in understanding of P&IDs and Process Control.
  • Excellent command of English language in both oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage instrumentation engineering activities for offshore oil & gas projects (concept, FEED, detailed design, EPC).
  • Review / provide guidance for preparation of all discipline engineering and design deliverables such as instrument index, specifications, datasheets, BOM, location Plan, JB and Cable schedule, 3D model, loop wiring drawings etc.
  • Complete or review calculations for: control valves, PSVs, flow meters and thermo wells
  • Provide guidance/work on field instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperature, analyzers), valves (control, on-off, shutdown, motorized) and gas chromatograph system
  • Prepare / provide guidance for preparation of control system (BPCS, ESD, F&G etc) design, procurement and implementation
  • Review Instrument hook-up, installation and location design
  • Requisitions for quotation and for purchase
  • Review vendor documents and quotations for compliance with project requirements
  • Participate in project design reviews
  • Prepare with cost/manpower estimates, bid evaluations and project proposals
  • Perform inter-discipline squad checks (esp. piping, model, mechanical equipment and buildings)
  • Review instrument database content per P&IDs
  • Shop inspections and Control System FAT/SAT
  • Site surveys
  • Attend risk management meetings (eg HAZOP and SIL)
  • Perform technical audits and quality reviews
  • Site pre-commissioning activities and engineering support.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong technical expertise in offshore instrumentation
  • Multidisciplinary coordination
  • Problem-solving & analytical skills
  • Client & vendor management
  • Safety & compliance focus

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Decommissioning market expected to double over next decade, directly benefiting Exceed integration.
  • Sudlows Consulting acquisition positions Kent in high-growth AI and cloud data center sectors.
  • Energy transition demand for hydrogen, offshore wind, and carbon capture storage accelerates Kent's renewable pivot.

What critics are saying

  • Nesma & Partners ownership restricts access to US and Western energy contracts through Saudi regulatory constraints.
  • Wood PLC captures 15% larger hydrogen and CCUS contract pipeline, eroding Kent's energy transition market share.
  • ESG-focused clients exclude Kent from offshore wind contracts due to Nesma's fossil fuel legacy conflicting with mandates.

What makes Kent unique

  • Full-lifecycle energy asset services from consulting through decommissioning across 80+ countries.
  • Exceed acquisition strengthens offshore well and energy transition capabilities in growing decommissioning market.
  • 13,000-person workforce with 100 years of expertise in oil, gas, renewables, hydrogen, and CCUS.

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Employee Assistance Program

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