Instrument Field Engineers

Job Summary

The Field Instrument Engineer is responsible for the engineering, specification, selection, technical evaluation, and procurement support of field instrumentation used for measurement and monitoring of process variables.

The engineer shall primarily handle Flow, Level, Pressure, and Temperature instruments, including transmitters, switches, gauges, indicators, and other local instruments, ensuring compliance with project specifications, process requirements, and applicable industry standards.

The role requires coordination with Process, Piping, Electrical, Procurement, Vendors, Construction, and other engineering disciplines throughout the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review instrument datasheets, specifications, technical requisitions, and other engineering documents for field instruments.

• Perform engineering and selection of instruments for:

  • Flow Measurement: flow transmitters and flowmeters
  • Level Measurement: level transmitters, gauges, and switches
  • Pressure Measurement: pressure and differential-pressure transmitters, gauges, and switches
  • Temperature Measurement: temperature transmitters, RTDs, thermocouples, thermowells, gauges, and switches
  • Local Instruments: local indicators, gauges, and switches

• Review process data and determine appropriate instrument type, range, materials, process connection, accuracy, and installation requirements.

• Prepare and review Instrument Index, datasheets, instrument specifications, hook-up requirements, and related instrument engineering documents.

• Perform technical bid evaluation (TBE) and technical review of vendor quotations.

• Review and comment on vendor drawings and technical documents and coordinate technical clarifications with suppliers.

• Coordinate instrument requirements and interfaces with Process, Piping, Electrical, Control Systems, Construction, and other disciplines.

• Provide technical support for procurement, construction, installation, testing, calibration, and commissioning of field instruments.

• Resolve technical queries and field issues related to field instrumentation.

• Ensure that selected instruments comply with project requirements, hazardous-area requirements, and applicable codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a Bachelor graduate of any Engineering course
• At least (10) ten years of extensive experience in Field Instrumentation design work with relevant field engineering and/or site supervision
• Can check Engineering documents and calculation sheets.
• Can execute and supervise field engineering work.
• Must be a computer literate in MS Office.
• With good oral and written communication.