Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Job title : Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Job Responsibilities

Instrumentation, Control and Automation

• Develop and review instrumentation design deliverables: P&ID inputs, instrument index, datasheets, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, cable schedules, JB schedules, I/O lists, cause & effect diagrams, and control system architecture drawings.
• Size and select field instruments (flow, pressure, temperature, level, analytical), control valves, PSVs, and actuated valves.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL assessment, and constructability reviews.
• Ensure design compliance with hazardous area classification and protection requirements.
• Develop Instrument Datasheet and System Architecture as well as Bill of Materials
• Field Instrument Integration and Panel Installation Supervision
• Define functional requirements Documents for DCS, PLC, SCADA, ESD/SIS, and Fire & Gas systems.
• Coordinate and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Support integration of packaged unit control systems with the main plant control system.
• Provide site engineering support for instrument installation, tubing, cabling, terminations, and grounding.
• Supervise loop checks, calibration, functional testing, and pre-commissioning activities.

System Integration Services

• Support commissioning and start-up, punch list closure, and handover documentation.
• Prepare as-built documentation and turnover packages.
• Manage the engineering documents in your discipline through the document control system (MDR/TQ/RFI tracking).
• Support man-hour estimates, progress reporting, and management of scope changes.
• Enforce HSE, quality on all assigned activities.

Project Design

• Develops and supervise the draughting of Drawings for Specific Projects
• Develops Bill of Quantities for Projects from shop drawings and from Consultant / Clients drawings for purpose of tendering.

Project Planning

• Prepares Budget and time schedules for Projects
• Prepares Project Design Drawings, Shop Drawings and “As Built Drawing
• Ensure Proper handling of Company Tools and Equipment as well as Maintenance
• Reads and understands Contract Documents

Project/Site Coordination

• Provides Technical Evaluation of Sub-contractors and commercial inputs
• Attends site meetings with Clients and other Contractors on site
• Ensures compliance with and implementation of Quality Control procedure for all incoming materials.
• Delegates authority and ensures subordinates are adequately engaged.
• Support Commercial Departments for inputs in Tendering with relevant inputs
• Supervise the Technician and Sub Contractors on site during Installation
• Ensures cordial relationships with Clients

Requirements

• B.Eng/B.Sc in Instrumentation and Control, Electrical/Electronics.
• Membership of COREN, NSE or Relevant Professional Body will be of added advantage.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, Power Point, Visio, PDF; knowledge of use of AutoCAD will be of added advantage.
• Experience with upstream, midstream, or downstream facilities (flow stations, gas plants, pipelines, terminals, refineries, or offshore platforms).
• Experience working with international clients and IOCs/NOCs is highly desirable.

Qualification:

• B.Eng/B.Sc. in Instrumentation and Control, Electrical/Electronics
• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience in the Oil and Gas Sector and/or Power Transmission/Distribution Sector.