Team Leader, Instrument - OQ8

OQ; Oman; On-site; OMR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

OQ is seeking an experienced professional to lead Instrument Maintenance Works at their OQ8 facility. The role involves overseeing maintenance tasks, ensuring the reliability of systems, and managing a team to meet operational targets.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, including 5 years in leadership, proficient English language skills, and a strong background in instrumentation engineering and maintenance processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience of 10 years with 5+ years in Instrument Equipment Maintenance Services.
• Exceptional knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in team leadership and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Instrument Maintenance Works.
• Supervise and implement plans for maintenance work.
• Ensure availability and reliability of instrumentation systems.

Skills

Instrumentation Engineering

Maintenance Processes

SAP Knowledge

Project Management

Leadership and People Management

Education

Degree in Instrumentation Engineering or similar

Tools

CMMS

DCS

Control Loops

Job description

Job Summary

Leads and coordinates the Instrument Maintenance Works and the designated team for the assigned location at OQ8 under Head Maintenance scope as Technical Service provider of maintenance and execution of minor projects modifications in accordance with the technical standards to maintain the assets.

Responsibilities

1. Leading the design Maintenance instrument services on planned and unplanned maintenance works utilizing best practice
2. Coordination and supervision of assets products and maintenance work in the designated area
3. Implement plans and coordinate instrument maintenance works
4. Lead the designated staff team and external contractors in performing instrument maintenance services on planned and unplanned maintenance CM PM and TA activities in order to ensure plant equipment availability, reliability and optimization of cost resources while facilitating smooth operations of the plant to meet operational targets.

Accountable for the availability of Instrumentations Analyzers and Controls systems UPS BC and communication system of the area. Oversee maintenance of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems and Fire and Gas (F&G) detection devices. Interface and integration with rotating equipment such as pumps and turbines. Experience with CCC Compressor Control Corporation systems and Process safety knowledge and application.

Monitor spare parts inventory, verify technical specifications for replacements and manage vendor contractor service. Troubleshooting, commissioning and maintenance of field instrumentation systems. Ensure application of best work practices in the execution of Instrumentations maintenance jobs.

Responsible for Instrumentations side of project implementation in OQ8 facilities. Implements the Preventive Maintenance (PM) plan within his section and execution along with work backlogs. Maintaining a healthy low volume of outstanding corrective maintenance work orders. Prepares procurement plan for his section. Responsible for preparing the LLF of instruments and their implementations. Participate in Management of Change (MOC) committee review meetings. Ensure Instrument equipment maintenance history and reports are updated in SAP CMMS. Identify the critical issues repetitive failure of Instrument equipment, done and the RCA Recommendations implemented for the area.

Monitors staff attendance, attitude, and implements discipline within the section. Prepare annual leave plans.

Directs, supervises and controls all work for instrument maintenance and calibration. Receives and analyses periodic reports on instruments maintenance and scheduled turnarounds and determines the best course of action for increasing the Section's efficiency. Provides full technical and manpower support during plants shutdown.

Determines long-term instrument maintenance policy and oversees detailed planning of maintenance activities and programs. Reviews policies of warehouse materials spare parts and determines the strategy of their handling and procurement and ensures availability. Coordinates efforts within the Section to develop guidelines, specifications, best practices and procedures for maintenance of pressure, level, flow, temperature, vibration and pH instruments.

Maintains technical expertise in functional areas of process instrumentation. Carries out the technical evaluation of bids and generates the evaluation report. Develops IDP of Omanis within the section, prepares training programs and monitors their implementation. Zero Lost Time Incidents (LTIs) and full compliance with safety audits.

Key Interactions

• Internal: All Maintenance Managers, Engineers, Planners, Operations, Procurement, Logistics and HSE
• External: Contractors, Vendors and Suppliers

Notable Working Conditions

Field Operations and office environment. Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Instrumentation Engineering or similar. Minimum experience 10 years, with 5+ years of experience in Instrument Equipment Maintenance Services inclusive of 4 years of relevant experience in Team Leader. Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required).

Knowledge of maintenance processes for the following refinery operations: Heavy Oil Complex Operation (CDU, VDU, SGP, LTU, KTU, DCU, and UGP); Hydro Processing Complex (HCU/ARU/SRU/SWS/DHT/HPU/PSA); Sulfur/Utilities Complex Operations (SRU, TGTU, ARU, CRU, SSW, CSW, BFW, Steam Generation, Air, N2, CWT, WWTP); Offsite/Logistics Complex Operations (Crude Receiving Terminal, Refinery Tankage, product Dispatch, Coke and Sulfur Handling, Flare, Buildings).

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of instrument control loops. Familiar with Systems, Applications, and Products in data processing (SAP). Experience in Local control station/ Plant interface bus and DCS. Good knowledge of modern maintenance technologies and maintenance Planning and execution of Instrumentation Equipment, Analysers, Calibrations, control systems, ESDs. Experience and knowledge in project planning, cost control, contract development, installation, troubleshooting, and start-up. Sound judgement in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards. Good experience in handling Maintenance Contracts and shutdown-related jobs. Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Expertise in SAP- PM Process Equipment Life-Cycle Management. Good 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) and Engineering drawings and OEM manuals. Manage updates to PC-based instrumentation databases and ensure "as-built" Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) and loop sheets are current.

Through the use of facts, troubleshooting and result oriented Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Reading and interpreting engineering drawings. Project Management. Developing and Modifying Technical Procedures. Verbal and writing reporting skills – effective Communication. Leadership and people management skills. Demonstrated leadership impact to deliver improved and sustained performance. Able to build relationships within department staff and contractors with a focus on collaboration. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a diversified and critical environment. Ability to align the requirements of operations and maintenance. Strong communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making capabilities during plant emergencies. Knowledge in estimating, budgeting, and cost control.