Instrument Engineer

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd. seeks an Instrument Engineer to provide technical support for instrumentation and control systems across projects in Johor.

The role involves developing engineering strategy, performing loop checks, commissioning, and startup activities, with emphasis on safety compliance and documentation. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Instrumentation/Control/Electrical Engineering, at least five years of relevant experience, and hands-on PLC, DCS, SIS, and FGS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in Instrumentation & Control.
• Conversant with Instrumentation & Control Systems and relevant field instruments.
• Hands-on knowledge of PLC, DCS, SIS, and FGS systems.
• Experience in engineering design, technical documentation, loop checking, function testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with international standards, safety requirements and regulatory standards.
• Experience in petrochemical/oil & gas facilities is highly preferred.
• Plant maintenance/ turnaround experience is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering, asset integrity and inspection.
• Exposure to EPC, brownfield projects, commissioning and start-up is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for instrumentation and control systems across projects and operations.
• Develop and execute Instrument Engineering Strategy, Business Plan, and Policy.
• Assist in engineering design, drafting and review of technical documentation to meet standards.
• Perform loop checking, function testing, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control system issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Support field instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level) and control systems (PLC, DCS, SIS, FGS).
• Ensure instrumentation activities comply with safety, regulatory standards and international codes.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and contribute to reliability, asset integrity initiatives.

Skills

Instrumentation

Control Systems

PLC/DCS/SIS/FGS

Troubleshooting

Engineering Documentation

Project Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation/Control/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position : Instrument Engineer

Industry : Oil & Gas

Location : Johor

Employment : Contract

Scope of Works:

• Provide technical engineering support for instrumentation and control systems throughout project and operational activities.
• Provide technical input and execute the Instrument Engineering Strategy, Business Plan, and Policy, covering technical and project engineering services and specialized engineering solutions.
• Support engineering design, preparation and review of technical documentation, and ensure compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Perform and support loop checking, function testing, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control system issues, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend corrective and reliability improvement measures.
• Provide technical support for field instruments, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
• Support control and safety systems including PLC, DCS, SIS, and FGS, as well as machinery control and measurement systems.
• Ensure instrumentation activities comply with safety requirements, regulatory standards, international codes, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate engineering and maintenance documentation and contribute to continuous improvement, reliability, and asset integrity initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience.
• Conversant with Instrumentation & Control Systems and relevant field instruments.
• Hands-on knowledge of PLC, DCS, SIS, and FGS systems.
• Experience in engineering design, technical documentation, loop checking, function testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with applicable international standards, industry best practices, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Experience in petrochemical / Oil & Gas facilities is highly preferred.
• Experience in plant maintenance and turnaround activities will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering, asset integrity, and inspection.
• Exposure to EPC, brownfield projects, commissioning, and start-up activities is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, coordination, and communication skills.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process