Instrument Lead

OQ; Oman; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OQ in Oman is seeking an Instrumentation Lead to ensure safe and reliable operation of all instrumentation, control, and automation systems across its facilities. You will lead maintenance, calibrations, and compliance with IEC/ISA standards while coordinating with ICT and Operations.

The role requires at least 10 years of experience in oil and gas plants, strong leadership and vendor management, and a track record in cyber-security for OT/ICS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control, or Electronics engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of instrumentation and control maintenance experience in oil & gas facilities.
• ISA/IEC certifications and OEM training on DCS/PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance of field instruments, transmitters, valves, sensors, and analyzers.
• Supervise maintenance of DCS, PLC, ESD, SCADA and related control systems.
• Ensure calibration/testing per IEC/ISA/OEM standards.
• Lead root cause analysis of critical instrumentation issues.
• Support cyber-security for OT/ICs in coordination with ICT.
• Manage spare parts and inventory optimization.
• Oversee maintenance budgets and cost effectiveness.
• Evaluate vendor/contractor performance and service quality.
• Implement predictive maintenance using smart diagnostics.

Skills

Field instrumentation

Control systems

Analysers

Safeguarding systems

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Instrumentation/Control

Tools

SAP PM

Instrumentation maintenance tools

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Instrumentation Lead will be responsible for ensuring safe and reliable operation of all instrumentation control and automation systems across OTTCO s facilities The role requires strong expertise in field instrumentation analysers control systems safeguarding systems and a leadership focus on ensuring compliance reliability and operational excellence

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• Number of Staff Supervised 0
• Direct Reports 0
• Total 0

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead maintenance of field instruments transmitters control valves sensors analyzers and fire amp gas detection systems
• Supervise maintenance of DCS PLC ESD SCADA and associated control systems
• Ensure compliance with IEC ISA and OEM standards for calibration testing and certification
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of critical instrumentation control issues
• Support cyber-security compliance for OT ICs systems in coordination with ICT teams
• Ensure effective spare parts management including critical spares availability and optimization of inventory levels
• Support preparation monitoring and control of maintenance budgets ensuring cost effectiveness and alignment with company financial policies
• Manage vendor and contractor performance including technical evaluations contract compliance and service quality improvements
• Implement predictive maintenance using smart diagnostics and monitoring tools

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise instrumentation engineers supervisors and technicians ensuring technical competency and safety awareness
• Plan manpower allocation and manage contractors effectively to meet maintenance schedules
• Coordinate with Operations HSSE Projects and IT OT teams to ensure reliability of automation systems Compliance & Documentation
• Maintain updated calibration records SAP notifications and compliance reports
• Ensure certification compliance for fire & gas metering and custody transfer systems
• Support internal and external audits and timely closure of related NCRs
• Continuous Improvement - Implement cost-effective calibration and maintenance practices
• Promote digital transformation smart instrumentation and advanced process control systems
• Lead initiatives for improving system availability reliability and cybersecurity compliance

Familiarization with QHSE Policies Objectives procedures and its record maintenance Awareness on Significant environmental aspects Health and safety hazards related actual and potential aspects and risks associated with their risk Awareness on Emergency preparedness and response measures Awareness on implications of not conforming to the integrated managements system requirements including not fulfilling the organization s compliance obligations

Key interactions

Internal Department Managers Operations Shift Staff SCM TSD Maintenance HSE Fire

External OQ SIPC Surveying Companies ROP and Civil Defence gas companies other contractors and suppliers as required

Notable Working Conditions

Field Operations and office environment Moderate to intensive computer screen use

QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Education Bachelor s Degree in Instrumentation Control Engineering or Electronics Engineering

Experience Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in instrumentation and control maintenance within oil amp gas terminals refineries or petrochemical facilities

Certifications ISA IEC certifications OEM training on DCS PLC systems TV functional safety certification

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of field instrumentation control systems analysers and safeguarding systems
• Proficiency in SAP PM and instrumentation maintenance workflows
• Excellent troubleshooting analytical and root cause analysis skills
• Leadership training and multicultural workforce management skills
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Performance indicators KPI

• System availability and reliability indices
• Compliance with calibration schedules and regulatory requirements
• Timely completion of work orders in SAP
• Minimization of downtime due to instrumentation failures
• Competency development and training of instrumentation team