Engineer Instrument

OQ; Muscat; On-site; OMR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OQ in Muscat seeks an Instrument Engineer to provide proactive maintenance strategy guidance to the Instrument team and external contractors at SR2 for RPI, ensuring assets are available and downtime is minimized.

The role involves coordinating maintenance activities, reviewing instrumentation equipment, and supporting improvements in reliability while adhering to HSE standards and OQ policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrument Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in refinery or petrochemical instrumentation.
• English proficiency; Arabic desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive maintenance strategy guidance for Instrument team and contractors.
• Coordinate planning and execution of instrument maintenance activities.
• Maintain asset availability while minimizing downtime and ensuring safety.
• Support continued improvement and talent development for OQ.

Skills

Instrument engineering

CMMS

SAP PM

P&ID & PFDs

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrument Engineering

Tools

CMMS

SAP PM

Job description

Job purpose

Provides engineering proactive maintenance strategy advise and support to the Instrument team amp external contractors in performing instrument maintenance services at SR2 for RPI under TL Maintenance Instrument SR2 scope s acting as Technical Service provider of maintenance and execution of minor Instrument projects amp modifications in accordance with the technical standards set by TSD to maintain the assets through

1. 1 The development of Instrument solutions to maintenance and solve electrical problems in designated areas preventive and corrective maintenance
2. 2 The identification of opportunities for improvement as well as assess and support improvement proposals from others
3. 3 Implement plans and coordinate Instrument maintenance works and
4. 4 Interface with and external contractors in performing Instrument maintenance services on planned un-planned maintenance CM PM activities in order to ensure that the assets and Instrument equipment are available at all times minimizing the down time and meeting the operational targets that support the gross margin profitability with a sufficient organizational capability for business continuity while identifying amp developing talent people to as feeder for OQ talent pipeline

The position will act in accordance with the Group s Mission Vision Values amp Strategies as well as policies guidelines and standards supported by IT Technology platform HSE standards Omani government amp other legal justifications and best international practices in consonance with national objectives

Main tasks and responsibilities

SR Plant Area Acronym Details

Scope

• Area1CDUs VDU amp DCUCrude Vacuum Distillation
• Area2 RFCC Residue Fluidized Catalytic Cracking
• Area 3 4 5 HCU Hydrotreaters HGUISOM Hydrocracker Unit Hydrotreaters Hydro-desulfurization HDS to remove sulfur and nitrogen compounds from natural gas and other refined petroleum products like diesel gasoline and jet fuel Hydrogen Generation Unit Pre-desulfurization section followed by desulfurization reforming and process gas cooling with high temperature shift conversion to increase the hydrogen content of the process gas Area 6Offsite OperationsTank Farm Waste-water Treatment Sulfur Granulation Non-Plant areasUtilitiesUtilities Steam fuel various waters air electric power and sewers

Instrument Equipment

Pressure transmitters These instruments measure the pressure of fluids or gases in pipes tanks and vessels They are used to ensure that the process is operating within safe pressure limits

Temperature transmitters gauges Thermowells Thermocouple Assemblies These instruments measure the temperature of fluids or gases in various process equipment such as heat exchangers reactors and distillation columns They help to ensure that the process is operating within the desired temperature range

Flow meters These instruments measure the flow rate of liquids and gases in pipes and vessels They are used to monitor the amount of material being transferred between different process stages

Level transmitters These instruments measure the level of liquids and solids in tanks and vessels They are used to ensure that tanks are not overfilled or emptied too quickly which could result in safety hazards or process disruptions

Analyzers These instruments measure the chemical composition of process streams They are used to monitor the quality of products and ensure that the process is operating within the required specifications

Control valves Instrument Manifold Positioners These are critical components that control the flow of fluids in process equipment They are used to adjust the flow rate pressure and temperature of the process stream to maintain optimal process conditions

Safety relief valves These are critical components that protect equipment and personnel from overpressure conditions They are designed to open automatically when the pressure exceeds a predetermined level releasing excess pressure and preventing equipment damage or personnel injury

Accountabilities

HSE and Process Safety

Provides a well-resourced source of expertise and advise in process safety in offshore applications by engaging consistently and transparent with stakeholders where dealings with duty-holders and informing the developments in process safety topicsSupport the policy of HSE for the control of major accident hazards Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team in safety case assessment inspection and investigationStimulate the research and development for the prevention of major accident hazardsMaintain awareness of current developments in process safety

Education requirements Minimum Qualifications for this position are bachelor s degree in Instrument Engineering or similar Language requirements Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience Competencies and skills 5-7 years of relevant experience Knowledge of Refinery and Petrochemical industry Instrument work.Knowledge of machine monitoring and protection systems. Experienced with various types of control valves and flowmeters Background in Instrument maintenance best practices.Knowledge of industrial standards such as ASME, API and ASTM.Experience in in the design and troubleshooting of static equipment.Experience and knowledge in project planning, cost control, contract development, installation, trouble shooting, and start-up.Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.Knowledge of: Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)Expertise in SAP- PMProcess Equipment Life-Cycle ManagementKnowledge in operating and maintaining the reliability of equipment.Knowledge in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE plans. Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports Knowledgeable in HSE plans related to maintenance activities.Understanding of Process (P&IDs / PFDs) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.Good knowledge of Foundation Field bus Instrumentation.Knowledge in Functional safety, SIL & ESD Instrumentation and Maintenance requirements.Soft:Through use of factsResult orientedVerbal and writing reporting skills-effective CommunicationAble to build relationships within department staff and contractors with a focus on collaboration.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a diversified and critical environment.Demonstrated leadership impact to deliver improved and sustained performanceTechnical: Computer Literacy including MS Office and ERP solutionsTroubleshootingRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)Reading and interpreting engineering drawingsProject ManagementDeveloping and Modifying Technical ProceduresAbility to align the requirements of operations and maintenanceFamiliar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reportsKnowledge in estimating, budgeting, and cost control