Instrument Construction & Commissioning Site Supervisor

EP Engineering Sdn Bhd; Bintulu; On-site; MYR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

EP Engineering Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Lead for a brownfield commissioning project in Malaysia. The role requires supervision of instrument construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities across multiple disciplines, with hands-on knowledge of field instrumentation, control systems and safety procedures.

The incumbent will interpret P&IDs and data sheets, coordinate with Ops, Eng, QA/QC and vendors, and deliver completion dossiers and system handover with a

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma or recognised technical qualification in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation, Process Automation or a related discipline.
• Experience in instrument construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery or similar facilities.
• Hands-on knowledge of field instrumentation, control valves, analyzers, Fire & Gas devices, cabling and terminations.
• Experience supervising contractors and coordinating across Operations, Engineering, QA/QC, OEMs, vendors and multiple construction disciplines.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, cable schedules and vendor drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrument construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensure quality of instrument installation, testing, calibration and loop checks.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, QA/QC and vendors for workpack execution.
• Oversee safety practices including PTW, LOTO, and hazardous-area awareness.
• Prepare completion dossiers and handover documentation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Contractor coordination

MS Office & reporting

Interfacing across disciplines

Problem solving

Education

Technical qualification in Instrumentation/ electronics/ electrical & instrumentation

Tools

DCS/PLC/IPS/SIS/HMI

Field instrumentation & control systems

Job description

• Certificate, Diploma or recognised technical qualification in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation, Process Automation or a related discipline.
• Typically at least 8–10 years of relevant experience in instrument construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning within oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery or comparable process facilities.
• Proven supervisory experience in brownfield projects, plant changes, shutdowns or major turnarounds.
• Demonstrated hands‑on knowledge of field instrumentation, control valves, analyzers, Fire & Gas devices, cabling, tubing, junction boxes, marshalling and control‑system interfaces.
• Experience supervising contractors and coordinating work across Operations, Engineering, QA/QC, OEMs, vendors and multiple construction disciplines.
• Interpretation of P&IDs, instrument loop diagrams, hook‑up drawings, cable schedules, cause‑and‑effect charts, logic narratives, data sheets and vendor drawings.
• Instrument installation quality, tubing and fitting practices, cable glanding/termination, calibration, loop checking, valve stroke testing, functional testing and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of DCS, PLC, IPS/SIS, Fire & Gas, HMI and packaged control‑system integration.
• PTW, isolation/LOTO, hazardous‑area awareness, brownfield work controls, and safe commissioning practices.
• Workpack‑based execution, progress monitoring, punch management, completion dossiers, red‑line/as‑built documentation and system handover.
• Use of standard Microsoft Office applications and project/site reporting tools; familiarity with maintenance or completion systems is advantageous.

Leadership and Behavioural Competencies

• Visible HSSE leadership, personal accountability and willingness to intervene.
• Strong field presence, planning discipline and attention to detail.
• Clear communication, practical problem solving and effective interface management.
• Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions under schedule pressure without compromising safety or quality.
• Collaborative, respectful and able to work effectively across organisational and cultural boundaries.
• Commitment to the company Code of Conduct, assurance requirements and accurate reporting.

Estimated Duration: 1st Jan 2027 to 30th Sept 2027