Instrument Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Execute instrumentation and control activities in accordance with approved engineering drawings and project specifications.
• Supervise installation, calibration, loop checking, testing, and commissioning of field instruments.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation systems and perform preventive maintenance and commissioning.
• Review P&IDs, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare inspection reports, testing records, commissioning documents, and daily progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, QA/QC standards, and client requirements.
• Support shutdown, turnaround, and maintenance activities when required.
• Monitor site activities, manpower productivity, and workmanship quality.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, power plant, or industrial construction projects.
• Experience in instrument installation, testing, calibration, and commissioning; hands-on experience with pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
• Knowledge of control valves, analyzers, gauges, switches, and field instruments.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, cable schedules, and engineering drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; familiarity with industrial safety standards and quality procedures.
• Good communication and reporting skills.

Preferred experience

• EPC project and plant commissioning experience is highly preferred.
• GCC experience is an added advantage.