Instrumentation Engineer Consultant at Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC)

• As Instrumentation Engineer Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing projects and ensuring their successful execution.

Responsibilities:

• Independent and impartial assessment and comprehensive report of progress of work of all contractors.
• Assessment of performance and certification of work done by the contractors for Electrical, Instrumentation, and other related works.
• Regular reporting of progress of work in the format approved by Employer.
• Audit and identification of risk including mitigation related to refinery projects in particular and other projects generally.
• Undertake technical and feasibility studies and site investigations.
• Assess the potential risks of specific projects, as well as undertake risk management in specialist roles
• Manage, supervise and advise on Instrumentation engineering issues.
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) packages and engineering software to create project plans, circuit diagrams, and designing projects when necessary
• Work closely with asset leads, instrumentation and control technicians and control systems to maximize equipment reliability and availability.
• Agreeing project specifications, budgets and timescales with the clients and managers.
• Monitor all Control and Instrumentation Engineering design and procurement work performed by the FEED & Contractors and other third party designers/vendors, providing oversight and guidance, ensuring that all work satisfies company specifications and standards.
• Testing, evaluation, modifying and re-testing materials.
• Coordinating technicians and crafts people.
• Prepare technical specifications and data sheets; approve wiring, installation and construction drawings.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing as required.
• Attending meetings, writing reports and giving presentations to the managers’ client.
• Making sure projects meet Instrumentation and construction safety regulations.
• Testing installations and systems, and analyzing data.
• To assist in the development of Design forms and templates for use within the Internal Design Department with a view to increasing overall efficiency.
• Ensure that a project runs smoothly and that the projects completed on time and within budget.
• Correct any project deficiencies that affect production, quality and safety requirements before final evaluation and project reviews
• Any other project related activity as assigned by the employer.

Skills & Experience Preferences: 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering or a related field. Master degrees or certifications are a plus.
• A minimum of 12 years of relevant Instrumentation engineering experience in an engineering consultancy firm, preferably in Oil and Gas
• Certifications: NSE and COREN are mandatory.
• Experience: a minimum of 12 years’ experience in instrumentation engineering within the refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial sectors
• Experience in project management, Instrumentation system design is highly valued
• Knowledge: a. Proficiency in relevant electrical engineering codes, standards, and regulations 
• An appropriate qualification in Instrumentation Engineering.
• A solid understanding of instrumentation system design and knowledge of relevant codes.
• Proficiency in advanced MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• A flexible, results-oriented, and customer-focused mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude, working effectively within a team.
• A proactive "can-do" attitude, driven to achieve project success.