About the Role
The role involves supervising daily instrumentation activities, managing the installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning of field instruments and control systems. You will coordinate the work of various instrumentation equipment and ensure all activities align with project specifications and quality requirements. This position requires strong leadership and technical expertise to manage a team's performance effectively and resolve any site quality issues that arise.
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Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily instrumentation activities, including installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning of field instruments and control systems.
- Coordinate the installation of pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, control valves, gauges, switches, and other instrumentation equipment.
- Supervise instrument tubing, impulse lines, instrument air lines, cable laying, glanding, termination, and junction box installation.
- Read and interpret P&IDs, instrument hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, cable schedules, termination drawings, and instrument index documents.
- Coordinate with electrical, piping, mechanical, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
- Ensure all instrumentation work is carried out in accordance with approved method statements, project specifications, applicable codes, and quality requirements.
- Conduct inspections and coordinate with QA/QC personnel for inspection requests, testing, and resolution of site quality issues.
- Monitor manpower, tools, materials, and equipment to achieve planned work schedules and project milestones.
- Supervise instrument calibration, loop checking, functional testing, and troubleshooting activities during pre-commissioning and commissioning.
- Ensure compliance with project HSE procedures, permit-to-work systems, toolbox talks, and safe working practices.
- Identify technical issues, report progress to the construction team, and coordinate corrective actions to minimize delays and rework.
- Maintain daily progress reports, inspection records, calibration certificates, test reports, and other relevant project documentation.
- Guide instrumentation technicians and subcontractors to ensure productivity, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.
Qualifications
- Diploma or technical qualification in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in instrumentation works, including supervisory experience in oil and gas projects.
- Experience in onshore or offshore oil and gas construction, brownfield, or greenfield projects.
- Strong knowledge of instrumentation installation, calibration, testing, loop checking, and commissioning procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, instrument hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, and other instrumentation engineering documents.
- Familiarity with field instruments, control valves, DCS, PLC, ESD, and F&G systems.
- Knowledge of QA/QC procedures, inspection requirements, and oil and gas HSE standards.
- Good coordination, team supervision, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Additional Information
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Should be ready to work in project sites.
- Ability to work with tough deadlines and under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
