Instrument Engineer

Hengyuan Refining Company; Port Dickson; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad seeks a highly motivated Field Instrument Engineer to support reliability and performance of refinery instrumentation systems. You will ensure safe, efficient operation and provide technical leadership for maintenance, modifications, and capital projects in compliance with IEC standards and company policies.

The role requires 8+ years in refinery instrumentation, strong knowledge of DCS/PLC systems, hazardous area compliance, and experience with IEC 61511/61508

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation Engineering or related field; Diploma considered with significant experience.
• Minimum 8 years of refinery or oil & gas field instrumentation maintenance/engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of field instrumentation design, sizing, selection, hook-up drawings, and control systems.
• Experience with Honeywell DCS/FSC and third-party PLC systems.
• Good understanding of hazardous area requirements per IEC 60079.
• Knowledge of IEC 61511, IEC 61508, IPF, and functional safety principles.
• Familiarity with Shell DEP standards, refinery practices, and HSSE requirements.
• CTM standards and custody transfer instrumentation knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity, reliability, and availability of field instrumentation assets (pressure, temperature, flow, level, control valves).
• Provide technical expertise for instrument modifications, maintenance activities, and capital projects.
• Develop and optimize preventive maintenance strategies using reliability methods (RCM, RRM, IPF, RCA).
• Lead reliability improvement initiatives and support refinery bad actor elimination program.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance and operations teams on field instrumentation.
• Coordinate instrumentation activities for projects, turnarounds, shutdowns, and commissioning.
• Ensure high reliability of critical refinery equipment and facilities listed (PU1/PU2 facilities).
• Support new business initiative by developing instrumentation scopes and solutions.
• Drive cost optimization, LEAN, and asset management practices; ensure HSSE compliance.

Skills

Field instrumentation

DCS/PLC systems

Hazardous areas

IPF & safety

Functional safety

Project engineering

Technical coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineering

Technical Diploma with relevant experience

Tools

Honeywell DCS/FSC

Third-party PLC systems

Job description

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Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Field Instrument Engineer to support the reliability, integrity, and performance of refinery field instrumentation systems. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of field instrumentation assets, providing technical expertise for maintenance, modifications, and capital projects, while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, IEC standards, company policies, and industry best practices.

Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Field Instrument Engineer to support the reliability, integrity, and performance of refinery field instrumentation systems. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of field instrumentation assets, providing technical expertise for maintenance, modifications, and capital projects, while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, IEC standards, company policies, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity, reliability, and availability of field instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, level instruments, and control valves.
• Provide technical expertise for field instrument modifications, maintenance activities, and capital projects while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, IEC standards, Shell DEP requirements, and company standards.
• Develop and optimize preventive maintenance strategies using reliability methodologies such as RCM, RRM, IPF, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Lead field instrumentation reliability improvement initiatives and support the refinery's bad actor elimination program.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to maintenance and operations teams on field instrumentation systems.
• Coordinate instrumentation activities for projects, plant turnarounds, shutdowns, and commissioning.
• Ensure high reliability and availability of critical refinery equipment and facilities, including:
  • MAB, WGC, PP Compressor, Instrument Air Compressor, K-451, UTB, COB
  • PU1 facilities (CD1, CD2, Plat2, MVU, OMS Blending, Tank Gauging, CTM, Gantry, LPG Bottling)
  • PU2 facilities (LRCC, HIJAU, SCOT, HMU, and E4M)
• Support new business initiatives by developing instrumentation work scopes and providing technical solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement through cost optimization, LEAN initiatives, and effective asset management practices.
• Ensure all instrumentation activities are executed in full compliance with HSSE requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Candidates with a Technical Diploma and significant relevant experience may also be considered.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in refinery or oil & gas field instrumentation maintenance and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of field instrumentation design, sizing, selection, hook-up drawings, and control systems.
• Experience with Honeywell DCS/FSC and third-party PLC systems.
• Good understanding of hazardous area requirements in accordance with IEC 60079.
• Knowledge of IEC 61511, IEC 61508, Instrumented Protective Functions (IPF), and functional safety principles.
• Familiarity with Shell DEP standards, refinery operational practices, and HSSE requirements.
• Knowledge of CTM standards and custody transfer instrumentation is an added advantage.
• Experience in project development, detailed engineering, and execution of instrumentation and multidisciplinary projects.
• TÜV Functional Safety certification is an added advantage.