Senior Instrument and Automation Engineer

Çalık Enerji; Fatih; On-site; TRY 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Çalık Enerji is seeking a Senior Instrument and Automation Engineer for the Istanbul HQ Engineering Division. The role covers delivering instrumentation, control systems design, and cybersecurity integration across large energy projects.

You will lead interfaces between DCS/ESD/PLC/SCADA and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams during engineering, commissioning, and start-up. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in instrumentation & control for power plants, oil & gas, or EPC projects, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control Engineering for Power Plants, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial Facilities, or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of DCS, ESD, PLC, SCADA, Fire & Gas Systems, Turbine Control Systems, Vibration Monitoring Systems, and Package Unit Control Systems.
• Experience in integration of Main Plant DCS with OEM packages and auxiliary systems and implementation of Weak Current System.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support to Leading and execute Instrumentation & Control Engineering and Design activities throughout all project phases, from proposal and conceptual design through commissioning and start-up.
• Prepare and review engineering studies, design calculations, technical specifications, material requisitions, datasheets, design deliverables for Instrumentation, Control Systems, Cybersecurity System and Weak Current Systems.
• Perform technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, technical clarifications, and approval of engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage interfaces between DCS, ESD, PLC, SCADA, package units, OEM systems, Cybersecurity System, Weak Current Systems and Balance of Plant (BOP) systems.
• Carry out design and technical reviews for field instruments, control valves, analyzers, DCS/ESD/PLC/SCADA systems, Weak Current Systems, Fire & Gas systems, vibration monitoring systems, and related control equipment.
• Prepare and review instrument sizing calculations, including control valves, flow elements, pressure relief devices, and other process instruments.
• Provide technical supervision and guidance to designers and draftsmen in the execution of project engineering activities.
• Support proposal activities, estimation works, MTO preparation, and engineering man-hour assessments.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity HAZOP, constructability, and design review workshops.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, client requirements, budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and resolve technical issues with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Piping, HVAC and Package Engineering teams.
• Support FAT, SAT, loop checks, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing activities.
• Provide technical assistance during construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting phases at site.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

DCS

ESD

PLC

SCADA

Fire & Gas Systems

Turbine Control Systems

Vibration Monitoring Systems

Package Unit Control Systems

CCTV

PAGA

Access Control

Fire Alarm

Telecom

Data Network

HVAC Building Management

Job description

We, as Çalık Enerji, offer the energy from nature to the people to build a better and sustainable future.

Since its establishment in 1998, Çalık Enerji has become one of the world’s leading energy companies, bringing the energy of nature to the service of people through successful projects conducted across a wide geographic area encompassing CIS countries, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, Europe and the Balkans in order to create a better and sustainable future.

We are looking for a "Senior Instrument and Automation Engineers" in Çalık Enerji Headquarters - Engineering Division located in Istanbul.

Job Description

• Support to Leading and execute Instrumentation & Control Engineering and Design activities throughout all project phases, from proposal and conceptual design through commissioning and start-up.
• Prepare and review engineering studies, design calculations, technical specifications, material requisitions, datasheets, design deliverables for Instrumentation, Control Systems, Cybersecurity System and Weak Current Systems.
• Perform technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, technical clarifications, and approval of engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage interfaces between DCS, ESD, PLC, SCADA, package units, OEM systems, Cybersecurity System, Weak Current Systems and Balance of Plant (BOP) systems.
• Carry out design and technical reviews for field instruments, control valves, analyzers, DCS/ESD/PLC/SCADA systems, Weak Current Systems, Fire & Gas systems, vibration monitoring systems, and related control equipment.
• Prepare and review instrument sizing calculations, including control valves, flow elements, pressure relief devices, and other process instruments.
• Provide technical supervision and guidance to designers and draftsmen in the execution of project engineering activities.
• Support proposal activities, estimation works, MTO preparation, and engineering man-hour assessments.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity HAZOP, constructability, and design review workshops.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, client requirements, budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and resolve technical issues with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Piping, HVAC and Package Engineering teams.
• Support FAT, SAT, loop checks, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing activities.
• Provide technical assistance during construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting phases at site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 ears of experience in Instrumentation & Control Engineering for Power Plants, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial Facilities, or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of DCS, ESD, PLC, SCADA, Fire & Gas Systems, Turbine Control Systems, Vibration Monitoring Systems, and Package Unit Control Systems.
• Proven experience in integration of Main Plant DCS with OEM packages and auxiliary systems and implementation of Weak Current System.
• Hands-on experience in instrument selection, specification, sizing, and application engineering for field instruments and control valves.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety principles, including HAZOP, SIL Classification, SIL Verification, and IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 requirements.
• General Knowledge on Industrial Cybersecurity Concept and Standards.
• Experience in preparing Material Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations, Vendor Follow-Up and Document Reviews, and technical coordination with suppliers.
• Familiarity with Weak Current Systems including CCTV, PAGA, Access Control, Fire Alarm, Telecom, Data Network, and HVAC Control / Building Management Systems.
• Good knowledge of international codes and standards such as ISA, IEC, API, ASME, NFPA, IEEE, and ISO.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary project environments.
• Experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, and plant start-up activities.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.