Job Description
Accountabilities
- Design and specify instrumentation and control systems for oil and gas production, processing, and transportation facilities.
- Develop and review Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), logic diagrams, and instrument loop diagrams.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in instrumentation and control engineering.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs and DCSs to optimize operational processes.
- Specify and select instruments and control devices, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level sensors.
- Oversee the installation, calibration, and testing of instrumentation and control systems.
- Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure the reliability and accuracy of equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity.
- Implement advanced process control strategies to enhance efficiency and operational performance.
- Integrate safety instrumented systems (SIS) to ensure compliance with safety integrity level (SIL) standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies and risk assessments.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation, including engineering reports, manuals, and operational guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records of instrumentation systems, modifications, and upgrades.
- Provide technical support during audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
Professional Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering within the oil and gas industry, with upstream experience preferred.
- Professional certification in Instrumentation and Control (e.g., ISA, TUV Functional Safety Engineer) is an advantage.
- Proven experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong knowledge of process instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and communication protocols (e.g., HART, MODBUS, FOUNDATION Fieldbus).
- Proficiency in control system design, programming, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with international standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 61511, and API guidelines, API 670.
- Expertise in the use of simulation and modeling tools for system optimization.
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and manage multiple priorities.