Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strong Client Facing profile
• Strong team management and leadership profile
• Technical competence of instrument engineering personnel.
• Forecast requirement for instrument engineering resources and allocate those resources.
• Instrument design integrity of work scope and maintenance of standards.
• Identify instrument software necessary to enable instrument group to function effectively.
• Inter-discipline communication development.
• Instrument group communication development.
• Prepare instrument man-hour estimate to perform project tasks.
• Check compliance with Alliance QA/safety/environment goals.
• Promote Alliance culture in instrument engineering group.
• Manage instrument design and any design changes within budget and schedule.
• Evaluate new technology advancements against existing design standards and revise where applicable.
• Promote cost reduction and productivity enhancing initiatives.
• Promote career development within the group.
• Identify and review new technology development which could be applicable in providing more cost-effective facilities.
• Technical supervision of project designated instrument designers and draftsmen in the execution of their duty.
• Prepare weekly instrument progress and expenditure reports on a project-specific basis.
• Benchmark instrument design/drafting and identify areas of improvement.
• Quality Assurance – Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the BU.
• Safety – Responsible for personal safety and safe working practices for the BU. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation or equivalent degree associated with the discipline.
• Minimum experience in the area of expertise and more experience in a similar role in major oil & gas projects.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Instrumentation Design Expertise: Deep knowledge of instrumentation principles, including the selection, specification, and design of instruments for measurement and control.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using design and simulation software (e.g., AutoCAD, SmartPlant Instrumentation) to create and modify schematics and documentation.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to manage instrumentation projects from conception through to execution, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• System Integration: Experience in integrating instrumentation with control systems (DCS, PLC) to ensure seamless operations across processes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, ISA) to ensure compliance in design and operational practices.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot instrumentation issues and provide effective solutions during installation and operation.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, mechanical engineers, and safety personnel, to support integrated project execution.
• Documentation and Reporting: Proficiency in preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including specifications, data sheets, and testing protocols.
• Quality Assurance: Understanding of quality management processes to ensure instrumentation systems meet performance and safety standards.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Experience mentoring junior engineers and technicians, providing guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.