Engineer - Instrumentation
Job Summary:
The Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for the design, specification, installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems. These systems include measurement devices (pressure, temperature, flow, level), control valves, analyzers, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) that automate and monitor industrial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Design & Engineering: Develop instrumentation designs, including loop diagrams, control system architecture, instrument datasheets, and location plans. Specify instruments based on process requirements.
- Specification & Procurement: Prepare technical specifications for instruments, control systems, and panels. Evaluate vendor quotations and provide technical recommendations for procurement.
- Installation & Commissioning: Supervise the installation of instrumentation systems, ensuring compliance with design and safety standards. Lead loop checking, calibration, and functional testing during pre-commissioning and commissioning.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams for diagnosing and resolving issues with instrumentation and control systems to minimize downtime.
- Documentation: Develop and maintain key documents such as Instrument Index, Cause & Effect diagrams, wiring diagrams, and calibration records.
- Compliance: Ensure all instrumentation work complies with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISA, IEC, NEC) and company safety procedures, including those for hazardous areas.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in instrumentation engineering, preferably in process industries like oil & gas, petrochemical, or pharmaceuticals.
- Knowledge of DCS/PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Yokogawa, Honeywell).
- Familiarity with international codes and standards (ISA, IEC).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
