Manager, Instrumentation and Automation Technical Lead (Oil & Gas)

Job Summary

• The Instrumentation and Automation Technical Lead is responsible for leading the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of instrumentation, control, and automation systems across oil and gas operations.
• This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of field instruments, PLC/DCS/SCADA systems, and associated automation infrastructure in compliance with industry standards and company policies.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:

• Lead instrumentation and automation activities for upstream, midstream, or downstream oil and gas facilities.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Review and approve instrumentation and automation designs, specifications, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure alignment with project requirements, operational standards, and regulatory codes.

Instrumentation Systems:

• Oversee installation, calibration, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of field instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, analyzers, control valves, and shutdown devices.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation faults and ensure minimal downtime.
• Review loop drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, cause and effect charts, and instrument index.

Automation and Control Systems:

• Lead work on PLC, DCS, SCADA, SIS, and related control systems.
• Support programming, configuration, testing, and integration of automation systems.
• Ensure cybersecurity, reliability, and system integrity for control networks.
• Coordinate software backup, version control, and change management activities.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure instrumentation and automation systems comply with international standards such as IEC, ISA, API, and applicable local regulations.
• Support HAZOP, SIL, SAT, FAT, and risk assessment activities.
• Promote safe working practices and participate in incident investigations related to instrumentation or control failures.

Project and Maintenance Support

• Support capital projects, brownfield modifications, and plant upgrades from concept through commissioning.
• Prepare technical documents including scopes of work, datasheets, method statements, and commissioning procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, engineering, and vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Monitor asset performance and implement reliability improvements and preventive maintenance strategies.

Team and Vendor Management:

• Supervise contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams during execution and commissioning.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and technical bids.
• Provide training and mentoring to engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• Education Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation & Control, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Electronics, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the industry. Location: Lagos and Port Harcourt.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, SIS, and industrial communication protocols.
• Hands-on experience with calibration, loop checking, FAT/SAT, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with hazardous area requirements and process safety systems.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, and IEC 61511/61508.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in operational and shutdown environments.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
• ISA, IEC, or functional safety certifications
• PMP or project management certification
• HSE or process safety training

Working Conditions:

• May require offshore/onshore fieldwork, plant visits, shutdown support, and on-call availability.
• May involve exposure to hazardous environments and travel to operational sites.

Remuneration

• Remuneration package is very attractive for successful candidates with bonus systems for performance.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed curriculum vitae to: and using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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