Lead / Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Dialog Group Berhad; Pengerang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Dialog Group Berhad in Malaysia seeks a senior Instrumentation & Control engineer to lead all I&C activities for EPC projects from detailed engineering through startup. The role calls for deep expertise in instrumentation, control systems, and cross-functional coordination with clients and vendors.

The candidate will drive technical leadership and ensure timely delivery of instrument packages. The position requires 10–15 years in Oil & Gas or related process industries, with at least

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in instrumentation, electrical & electronic, or control systems engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer is an added advantage.
• 10–15 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Terminal, Refinery or Process Industry.
• Minimum 5 years in EPC/EPCC project execution roles.
• Experience across detailed engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Experience with tank terminals, tank farms, pipelines, loading facilities, utilities and associated control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Instrument & Control engineering activities.
• Manage procurement and vendor technical activities.
• Support construction execution and site issue resolution.
• Ensure timely delivery of instrument packages and systems.
• Support commissioning and startup activities.
• Provide technical leadership to the project team.
• Interface with Client, Integrated Project Team, Vendors, and Subcontractors.

Skills

Instrument & Control

Procurement management

Vendor coordination

Construction support

Startup activities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (advantage)

Tools

Emerson

Honeywell

Siemens

ABB

Job description

Strengthen the project team in the areas of Instrumentation & Control engineering, procurement management, vendor coordination, construction support, and commissioning to ensure successful execution of EPC projects from detailed engineering through startup.

• Lead all Instrument & Control engineering activities.
• Manage procurement and vendor technical activities.
• Support construction execution and site issue resolution.
• Ensure timely delivery of instrument packages and systems.
• Support commissioning and startup activities.
• Provide technical leadership to the project team.
• Interface with Client, Integrated Project Team , Vendors, and Subcontractors.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
• Registered Professional Engineer will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Terminal, Refinery or Process Industry.
• Minimum 5 years in EPC/EPCC project execution roles.
• Experience covering the full project lifecycle:
• Detailed Engineering
• Procurement
• Construction
• Experience working on tank terminals, tank farms, pipelines, loading facilities, utilities and associated control systems preferred.
• Instrument datasheets and specifications.
• Instrument index development.
• P&ID review and development.
• SIL verification and functional safety reviews.
• Hazardous area classification requirements.
• Instrument hook-ups and installation details.
• Cable schedules and JB design.
• Loop drawings and loop checking.

Control Systems

• PMCS Systems.
• ESD Systems.
• Tank Gauging Systems.
• CCTV and Integrated Security Systems.
• Communication Systems.

Procurement Expertise

The candidate must have strong procurement capability, including:

• Preparation of Instrument Material Requisitions (MR).
• Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE).
• Technical clarification meetings.
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Expediting long-lead items.
• Management of supplier technical queries.
• Inspection and testing requirements.

Preferred experience with systems by :

• Emerson
• Honeywell
• Siemens
• ABB

Construction & Site Execution Experience

Candidate must be capable of supporting site activities including:

• Cable pulling and termination activities.
• Marshalling cabinet inspections.
• MCC and control panel interfaces.
• Resolution of site technical issues.
• Mechanical Completion support.

Must have hands-on experience in:

• Functional testing.
• ESD testing.
• F&G testing.
• Cause & Effect validation.
• SAT (Site Acceptance Testing).
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures.
• Start-up support and troubleshooting.

Personal Attributes

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong coordination skills with engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
• Commercially aware and capable of evaluating vendors and subcontractors.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and willing to be site based when required.