Lead Designer - Instrumentation

Role scope The Lead/Senior Instrumentation Designer will be responsible for developing and coordinating detailed instrumentation design deliverables for engineering projects. The role involves 3D modelling, preparation of layouts and installation drawings, clash detection, and ensuring compliance with project standards, client requirements, and quality parameters. The position also supports design team coordination to ensure timely and accurate project delivery. Details / responsibilities Instrumentation Design & Modelling

• Develop 3D models of instrumentation components including offline instruments, junction boxes (JB), air manifolds, local control panels, and associated accessories.
• Perform 3D model clash detection and coordinate with other disciplines to resolve clashes effectively.
• Execute Junction Box (JB) grouping and optimize instrument cabling arrangements.
• Prepare Instrumentation Location Plans in accordance with project specifications.
• Develop Fire & Gas Detection Layouts for process areas and facilities.
• Prepare Cable Routing Layouts and Cable Tray Routing Drawings.
• Produce Instrument Hook-up and Installation Drawings for field installation.
• Support preparation of as-built drawings and project documentation.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, piping, and civil disciplines to ensure integrated design execution.
• Review and guide junior designers in preparing instrumentation drawings and models.
• Ensure deliverables comply with project standards, international codes, and client specifications.
• Manage preparation of engineering drawings, layouts, and diagrams within project timelines defined in the Detailed Work Program.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, and client discussions when required. Design Coordination
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, piping, and civil disciplines to ensure integrated design execution.
• Review and guide junior designers in preparing instrumentation drawings and models.
• Ensure deliverables comply with project standards, international codes, and client specifications.
• Manage preparation of engineering drawings, layouts, and diagrams within project timelines defined in the Detailed Work Program.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, and client discussions when required. Project Delivery
• Manage preparation of engineering drawings, layouts, and diagrams within project timelines defined in the Detailed Work Program.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, and client discussions when required. Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Typically 10–15 years of experience in instrumentation design within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or EPC projects.
• Experience with 3D modelling tools such as SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), E3D, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation layouts, cable routing, tray design, and hook-up drawings.
• Familiarity with international standards and project engineering practices.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Communication:
• Excellent oral and written communication and skills.
• Working as per the Quality and Safety requirement & Standards.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a global, multicultural environment.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate different time zone
• The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
• Employee is responsible for adhering to all health and safety procedures, reporting hazards or incidents promptly, and actively participating in maintaining a safe workplace.
• Ensure mandatory safety training are completed. HSSEQ:
• The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
• Employee is responsible for adhering to all health and safety procedures, reporting hazards or incidents promptly, and actively participating in maintaining a safe workplace.
• Ensure mandatory safety training are completed. Behavioural Competency At Kent, you will handle various atypical tasks with reference to our defined processes and procedures. You will serve as an informal resource for less experienced colleagues. We’ll trust you with some complex challenges, requiring thorough investigation and analysis. Your ability to devise workarounds when immediate solutions are needed will showcase your problem-solving skills and expertise. Core Competencies:
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Proactive
• Client Focus
• Teamwork, Planning and Organizing
• Decision Making in own work area
• Problem analysis and resolution
• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Effective coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work within project deadlines
• Problem-solving and clash resolution capability Details about the role:
• Location: Mumbai
• Relocation required: Not Applicable
• Travel required: As per job requirement.
• Job Type: Permanent
• Experience level: 10-18 years We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today!

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