Senior Instrument Engineer

Keystone Project Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Instrument Engineer with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas sector. This contract role involves overseeing instrument engineering activities, ensuring compliance with project standards, and leading design efforts for instrumentation. You'll be responsible for guiding teams, managing project timelines, and ensuring quality standards are met. If you're a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills and a passion for engineering excellence, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Ability to lead and guide others in developing new skills.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Principal Instrument Engineer when requested.
• Responsible for the design and approval of all Instrument work on assigned projects.
• Ensure engineering activities are compliant with project procedures and safety regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Training

Education

BSc, BEng or BTech / NDip

Tools

In-Tools 6.0

Job description

Senior Instrument Engineer - (Contract), who has extensive experience in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Position Info: Qualifications:

• BSc, BEng or BTech / NDip with equivalent experience
• In-Tools 6.0 or Higher

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Location:

Job Description:

• Analytical thinking - Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Communication - Ability to present information to individuals or groups; deliver presentations suited to the audience; convey information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; listen and respond appropriately.
• Decision making - Knowledge of and ability to use effective approaches for choosing actions or developing solutions; take action based on available facts and constraints.
• Problem solving - Ability to identify problems, determine solutions, and actively resolve issues.
• Training - Ability to lead and guide others in developing new skills; design, develop, and deliver training programs.

Responsibilities:

• Deputise for the Principal Instrument Engineer when requested.
• Responsible for the design and approval of all Instrument work on assigned projects.
• Responsible for preparing and approving project-related standards and notes.
• Ensure engineering activities are within budgeted manhours and schedules, compliant with project procedures, standards, and safety regulations.
• Review and approve project schedules with the Project Engineer, ensuring realistic timelines.
• Prepare and approve project-specific standards and specifications.
• Reflect instrument requirements on project documents using ISA standards and symbology.
• Prepare a project instrument index including instrument types and selections.
• Prepare requisition index for Instrument work, updating monthly.
• Check and approve Instrument drawing index.
• Prepare and approve general notes requisitions for Instrumentation.
• Design and requisition Instrumentation, including size and protection calculations.
• Assist designers with Instrument drawings.
• Review and approve Instrument drawings ensuring quality standards.
• Prepare technical bid analysis for Instrumentation.
• Attend coordination and review meetings with suppliers.
• Review document requirements and assist Procurement with supplier document management.
• Assist Procurement with expediting supplier documents.
• Review and approve supplier documents for Instrumentation.
• Review claims for scope increases with Procurement.
• Guide clients and engineers on Instrument engineering matters and review package drawings.
• Ensure completion of Instrument engineering operations per schedule and within manhours.
• Advise on slippages, technical problems, and unresolved issues.
• Develop and approve control/safety system requirements and philosophies.
• Coordinate system FAT/SATs.
• Coordinate with Procurement to meet schedules.
• Notify Project Engineer of data deficiencies.
• Provide progress reports as required.
• Estimate costs for contract changes and alert on potential changes.
• Follow up on Instrumentation construction work for correct installation interpretation.
• Stay updated on developments in the field.
• Suggest improvements for efficiency, costs, and service.
• Assist in compiling operating manuals and catalogues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Instrument Engineer.