Lead System Analyst - Instrument Engineer (KOC Project) | Ahmadi Kuwait

Hiring Lead System Analyst - Instrumentation Engineer in Kuwait

A tier-one oil & gas engineering contractor in Ahmadi, Kuwait, is urgently recruiting a Lead System Analyst (Instrument Engineer) for an ongoing long-term Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) maintenance project.

The ideal candidate should have verified GCC or local Kuwait working experience, strong professional discipline, and the ability to execute day-to-day responsibilities with high accuracy.

Applicants must hold valid Kuwait residency with transferable visa status (Article 18 or 22) and be available for immediate or near-term joining.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering analysis, maintenance, and troubleshooting for DCS, ESD, PLC, and field instrumentation systems.
• Analyze telecommunication, telemetry, and SCADA interface systems across KOC oilfield production facilities.
• Perform calibration, functional loop checks, and logic testing on safety shut-down valves and process transmitters.
• Prepare detailed engineering maintenance reports, root cause analyses, and equipment reliability documentation.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with KOC technical standards, HSE regulations, and PTW (Permit to Work) procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Tech / B.E.) in Electronics, Instrumentation, or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of verified experience in oil & gas DCS / ESD systems and instrumentation.
• Valid KOC Gate Pass clearance or immediate eligibility for KOC project mobilization.
• Transferable Kuwait residency (Article 18); available for immediate joining.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 650 KD per month + Free Housing, Food & Company SUV
• Full time employment with standard Kuwait Labor Law benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a professional, well-structured environment.
• Additional benefits can be confirmed during the interview process.