CPF2 Instrument Engineer

Company Description

The AGUP Phase 2 CPF-2 project is a major oil and gas development within TotalEnergies’ GGIP program in Iraq’s Basra region. The project involves the development of a new Central Processing Facility (CPF-2) designed to support production of approximately 210 kbopd from the Ratawi field, along with associated gas handling and integration with multiple large-scale energy infrastructure packages.

The CPF-2 Instrument Engineer will play a key role in ensuring safe, high-quality, and compliant delivery of all Instrumentation & Control (I&C) engineering activities within a complex EPC environment, coordinating across multiple disciplines and interfacing projects.

Job Description

• Oversee Instrumentation & Control (I&C) engineering activities for CPF-2 EPC package
• Review and approve contractor engineering deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Monitor EPC contractor performance to ensure compliance with project scope, schedule, quality, and safety standards
• Manage technical queries, deviations, and design change requests related to I&C systems
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ISA, ISO, and company engineering standards
• Coordinate interfaces with other disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Pipeline, Safety)
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, SIF workshops and other safety studies
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), 3D model reviews, and project readiness reviews
• Review vendor documentation and resolve technical issues during procurement, fabrication, and commissioning
• Support procurement and construction teams on technical matters
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Promote safe-by-design principles and continuous improvement practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control engineering in the oil & gas industry
• At least 5 years in a senior or lead engineering role within EPC projects
• Strong knowledge of international standards (IEC, ISA, ISO) and industry best practices
• Experience with instrumentation databases/tools (SPI, INTOOLS or equivalent)
• Proven experience working with EPC contractors and vendors in multicultural environments
• Participation in HAZOP, SIL studies, and safety-critical systems design
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills
• Ability to manage technical interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is an advantage
• Professional Engineer certification is a plus

Additional Information

Place of mobilization: Engineering offices in leatherhead UK
Status: Local Resident
Missions to Iraq (yes/no): YES
Mission Duration to Iraq: 2 weeks per year