Instrumentation and Control Engineer

This position is responsible for establishing, reviewing and overseeing the relevant instrument & control design of newly build or modified equipment including implementation of minor instrument and control engineering projects, while ensuring the overall technical integrity of the terminal from the instrument & control (I&C) discipline perspective.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical expertise and support to the Production and Maintenance teams for instrumentation and control-related issues
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to reduce instrument maintenance costs and enhance system availability and performance
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including government agencies, to ensure compliance in areas such as gas pipeline networks, electrical power grid interfaces, and metering systems
• Prepare, review, and update maintenance procedures for instruments, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), fire and gas systems, Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESDs), metering systems, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), and security devices
• Conduct root cause analysis of instrument-related incidents and recommend effective preventive and corrective actions
• Manage and execute Management of Change (MOC) projects aimed at improving instrument reliability and resolving operational challenges
• Ensure proper verification, inspection, testing, and certification of electrical and instrument equipment used in hazardous areas of the terminal, with accurate reporting to management
• Support the planning and execution of major maintenance turnarounds and shutdowns
• Manage the functional safety lifecycle of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in accordance with industry standards
• Support terminal expansion projects by ensuring system integrity, seamless integration with existing plant infrastructure, and identification of opportunities for optimisation
• Participate in emergency response activities and assume assigned responsibilities as part of the terminal’s emergency preparedness framework

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• Professional accreditation, certification or membership with engineering bodies is advantageous
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in instrumentation and control design and maintenance, preferably in oil and gas or petrochemical industries
• In-depth knowledge of international engineering design standards for electrical and instrumentation systems, and familiarity with local regulatory codes and submission procedures
• Experience with the functional safety lifecycle for process industries in accordance with IEC 61511 an added advantage
• Strong background in installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex electrical, instrument, and control systems in large-scale industrial facilities
• Well versed in Yokogawa DCS / PLC / Cyber OT