Instrumentation Engineer — Lead Auditor at Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC)

Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer — Lead Auditor to conduct technical and compliance audits of instrumentation and control systems within refineries and infrastructure projects.
• The role involves evaluating process control instruments, safety systems, automation components, and documentation to ensure adherence to industry standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute instrumentation and control system audits in refinery and infrastructure environments.
• Assess the design, installation, calibration, and performance of field instruments, analyzers, DCS/PLC systems, SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems), and SCADA.
• Verify compliance with ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, NEC, and local engineering standards.
• Review instrument datasheets, hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, IO lists, and cause & effect charts.
• Evaluate compliance with hazardous area classifications (e.g., A TEX, IECEx) for instrumentation.
• Conduct field inspections of instrument installations, grounding, cabling, enclosures, and control panels.
• Assess calibration records, testing procedures, FAT/SAT documentation, and instrument maintenance history.
• Identify non-conformities and propose corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure that instrumentation in safety-critical areas (e.g., fire & gas systems, ESD) meets SIL (Safety Integrity Level) requirements.
• Prepare clear and detailed audit reports, including technical findings and compliance gaps.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, project management, contractors, and HSE departments.
• Participate in multi-disciplinmy technical audits and contribute to plant reliability and performance assessments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics, or Control Systems (Master's preferred).
• Certified Lead Auditor (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) is highly preferred.