Senior Instrument Engineer

Recruiter:

Keystone Project Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002170/JHD

Date posted:

Friday, March 3, 2023

Location:

Sasolburg, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
Recruiting for a Senior Instrument Engineer with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar sector of the industry to provide support to our client in the execution of projects

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Responsible for the design and approval of all Instrument work on assigned projects
Responsible for preparation and approval of project related standards, philosophies and job notes
Ensure that engineering activities on assigned projects are executed within budgeted manhours and approved schedules in compliance with project procedures, standards and specifications and in accordance with procedures and the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of South Africa
Review and approve project schedules with the Project Engineer to see that all dates, rates of progress and design periods are realistic
Prepare and approve project specific standards and job procedures,
Reflect control and instrument requirements on project MFD’s / P&ID’s utilising ISA standards and symbology and client standards where applicable
Prepare project instrument index reflecting all instrumentation requirements inclusive of instrument type selection compliant to process criteria
Prepare requisition index for Instrument work, indicating planned issue date for each requisition. Update and re-issue monthly
Check and approve the drawing index for Instrument drawings
Develop and approve control/safety requirements and philosophies for ESD/DCS systems and generate contract requisitions
Attend and co-ordinate system FAT/SAT's
Design and requisition Instrumentation. This includes instrument size and protection methodology calculations and verification checks
Assist the designers with the preparation of Instrument drawings and provide C&I input
Review and approve all Instrument drawings and ensure that the quality of design and drawings produced for enquiry and fabrication purposes is of satisfactory standard.
Prepare technical bid analysis for Instrumentation.
Attend coordination meetings and engineering review meetings with supplier as required
Review document requirements and issue dates for major equipment with suppliers and assist Procurement Department in compiling a Supplier’s Document Index
Assist Procurement Department with the expediting of supplier documents
Review and approve supplier documents for Instrumentation and distribute
Review in conjunction with Procurement Department all claims by supplier for an increase in the engineering scope of work.
Give guidance to client, project engineers, other specialist engineers and inspectors on Instrument engineering matters. Review Instrument aspects of package unit supplier’s drawings as requested by the engineer responsible for the equipment
Ensure that Instrument engineering operations are complete in accordance with the approved project schedule and within allocated manhours
Advise the Chief Instrument Engineer of any slippages and their causes and proposed corrective action
Advise the Chief Instrument Engineer of any technical problems and unresolved differences with other groups.
Co-ordinate with Procurement Department and ensure certified drawings are available in time to meet the engineering schedules
Notify the Project Engineer of all deficiencies in the flow of data or other basic information required for execution of work
Provide progress report information, at the required frequency and with the required content, to the Project Engineer
Provide information where necessary to estimating the cost of contract changes, Alert the Project Engineer / Project Manager to circumstances considered to be subject to contract change
Follow up Instrumentation construction work on project sites to ensure correct interpretation of designs regarding installation
Keep abreast of development in the Instrument engineering field
Suggest ways to improve efficiency, costs and service in the execution of projects
Attend the required projects reviews and provide C&I input.
Perform such duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Chief Instrument Engineer.

Qualifications:

BSc, BEng or BTech/N.Dip with equivalent experience
In-Tools 6.0 or Higher
5 Years minimum experience

Personal attributes:

Initiative - Grasps new or unfamiliar concepts quickly and can effectively deal with complexity and ambiguity. Identifies issues in a constructive manner and recommends solutions. Uses innovative and novel approaches to find solutions
Change and Adaptability - Gains awareness for, and an understanding of, the position of stakeholders. Readily adapts to changing circumstances
Interpersonal Communications - Actively listens and seeks to understand others’ points of view. Communicates openly and honestly to all levels of the organization. Expresses ideas and exchanges information clearly and persuasively
Problem Solving - Grasps new or unfamiliar concepts quickly and can effectively deal with complexity and ambiguity. Identifies issues in a constructive manner and recommends solutions. Uses innovative and novel approaches to find solutions
Planning, Organising & Execution Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently

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