Instrumentation Engineer

Sisco Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer specialized in crude oil metering. This role involves the installation, calibration, and maintenance of intricate instrumentation systems in the oil & gas sector. Candidates should have substantial experience with custody transfer metering systems and familiarity with Saudi Aramco regulations. Ideal applicants will possess a Bachelor’s degree and have extensive experience in the Saudi Arabian oil & gas projects, ensuring accurate and compliant measurement of crude oil volumes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in instrumentation roles within oil & gas.
• Proven experience in custody transfer metering systems is mandatory.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or GCC oil & gas projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot crude oil metering systems.
• Perform calibration, verification, and validation of custody transfer meters.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of measurement systems.
• Monitor metering skids and associated instrumentation.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance actions.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and shutdown activities.
• Analyze meter performance data and resolve measurement errors.
• Prepare technical reports and compliance documentation.

Skills

Flow measurement systems

Custody transfer metering

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Title

Instrumentation Engineer – Crude Oil Metering

Job Location

Saudi Arabia (Oil & Gas / Refinery / Pipeline / Terminal Operations)

Job Overview

The Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of instrumentation systems used in crude oil metering operations. The role requires strong hands‑on experience with flow measurement systems, custody transfer metering, and compliance with international oil & gas standards to ensure accurate, reliable, and compliant measurement of crude oil volumes.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot crude oil metering systems including flow meters, transmitters, analyzers, and control instruments.
• Perform calibration, verification, and validation of custody transfer meters such as ultrasonic, turbine, Coriolis, and PD meters.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of crude oil measurement systems in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor metering skids, proving systems, flow computers, and associated instrumentation.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance activities on field instruments and control panels.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and shutdown activities related to metering systems.
• Analyze meter performance data and identify deviations or measurement errors.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and inspection teams to resolve instrumentation issues.
• Prepare technical reports, calibration records, maintenance logs, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, company procedures, and Saudi Aramco / client requirements.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in instrumentation roles within oil & gas / crude oil metering operations.
• Proven experience in custody transfer metering systems is mandatory.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or GCC oil & gas projects is highly preferred.