Sr. Field instrumentation

We are looking for an experienced Senior Field Instrumentation Engineer with relevant experience in Field Instrumentation Engineering, Design and Project Coordination.

The candidate will be responsible for leading Field Instrumentation (FI) engineering activities, managing FI deliverables, preparing and reviewing instrument datasheets, coordinating project activities, managing customer and vendor interfaces, and guiding a team of engineers/designers.

The role requires strong hands-on knowledge of Field Instrumentation, instrument datasheets, hook-up drawings, AutoCAD, vendor technical evaluation, inspection, customer coordination and project execution.

The candidate will also support the Project Manager in planning, progress monitoring, resource coordination, deliverable tracking, technical issue resolution and timely project execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Field Instrumentation Engineering

• Lead and execute Field Instrumentation engineering and design activities for Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, Chemical and other process industry projects.

• Review P&IDs, process data, equipment information and project specifications.

• Select and specify appropriate field instruments based on process conditions and project requirements.

• Work on:

• Pressure Instruments

• Temperature Instruments

• Flow Instruments

• Level Instruments

• Transmitters

• Gauges

• Switches

• Control Valves

• On/Off Valves

• Instrument Accessories

• Analyzers, where applicable

• Ensure field instrumentation design is practical, accurate and suitable for installation and maintenance.

2. FI Deliverables Ownership

Take ownership of the Field Instrumentation engineering deliverables and ensure timely and quality submission.

Key deliverables include:

• Instrument Index
• Instrument Datasheets
• Instrument Specifications
• Instrument Requisitions
• Instrument Hook-up Drawings
• Instrument Installation Drawings
• Instrument Location Drawings
• Instrument Mounting Details
• Typical Installation Details
• Instrument MTO/BOQ
• Instrument-related cable/termination information
• Vendor document review
• FI-related calculations and technical documentation

3. Instrument Datasheet Management

• Lead the preparation and review of Field Instrument Datasheets.
• Verify process data, operating conditions, design conditions and instrument ranges.
• Ensure correct selection of instrument type, material, process connection and accessories.
• Review vendor datasheets against project specifications and approved requirements.
• Ensure datasheets are updated based on approved customer comments and design changes.
• Maintain proper datasheet revision control and status tracking.
• Coordinate with Process and other engineering disciplines to obtain missing or revised data.
• Ensure datasheet quality and completeness before customer submission.

4. FI Deliverable Planning & Progress Monitoring

• Prepare and maintain the Field Instrumentation deliverable schedule.

• Plan engineering activities based on project milestones.

• Track planned vs. actual progress of FI deliverables.

• Monitor the status of:

• Datasheets

• Hook-ups

• Instrument Index

• Instrument specifications

• Vendor documents

• Customer comments

• Identify delays, bottlenecks and technical dependencies.

• Develop recovery actions wherever deliverables are behind schedule.

• Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager.

5. Project Coordination

• Act as the Field Instrumentation coordination point for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with Project Manager for project planning, priorities and deliverable requirements.
• Coordinate with Process, Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Procurement and other engineering teams for FI inputs and interfaces.
• Ensure required inputs are received on time.
• Track and close technical queries and engineering actions.
• Coordinate customer comments and ensure timely closure.
• Support project meetings and provide FI-related progress and technical updates.
• Escalate critical technical, resource or schedule issues to the Project Manager.

6. Team Leadership

• Lead and coordinate a team of Field Instrumentation Engineers and Designers.
• Allocate work based on team capability, project priority and schedule.
• Monitor individual and team deliverables.
• Review engineering work prepared by junior engineers/designers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring.
• Conduct regular team reviews to identify technical issues and progress gaps.
• Ensure the team achieves planned engineering targets.
• Support resource planning and workload balancing.
• Maintain quality and minimize engineering rework.

7. AutoCAD & FI Design

• Strong AutoCAD skills are mandatory.

• Prepare, modify and review Field Instrumentation drawings.

• Develop and review:

• Instrument Hook-ups

• Installation Details

• Mounting Details

• Instrument Location Drawings

• Typical Details

• Review drawings prepared by the team for technical accuracy and compliance with project standards.

8. Vendor Coordination & Technical Evaluation

• Prepare and review technical requisitions for field instruments.
• Review vendor technical offers and quotations.
• Perform Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE).
• Review vendor datasheets and technical documentation.
• Review vendor drawings and identify deviations.
• Coordinate technical clarifications with vendors.
• Track vendor document submission and approval status.
• Coordinate with Procurement for technical issues affecting project schedule.

9. Customer & TPI Coordination

• Maintain proactive technical communication with customers, vendors and TPI agencies.
• Participate in customer technical meetings and design reviews.
• Respond to customer comments on FI deliverables.
• Coordinate technical query resolution.
• Support inspection activities with customers/TPI.
• Ensure customer/TPI comments are properly recorded, addressed and closed.

10. Inspection & Field Support

• Support inspection and testing of field instruments.

• Coordinate with vendors and TPI agencies during inspection.

• Review inspection reports and technical documentation.

• Provide engineering support during:

• Instrument installation

• Calibration

• Tubing/impulse line installation

• Loop checking

• Functional testing

• Pre-commissioning

• Commissioning

• Resolve field instrumentation technical issues.

• Support closure of FI-related punch points.

11. Project Quality & Document Control

• Ensure FI deliverables comply with:

• Client specifications

• Project specifications

• Applicable engineering standards

• Approved design criteria

• Conduct internal quality reviews before submission.

• Minimize errors, rework and repeated customer comments.

• Ensure proper revision control of FI documents.

• Maintain accurate deliverable status and project documentation.

12. Project Manager Support

Support the Project Manager in:

• FI scope planning
• Engineering manpower planning
• Deliverable planning
• Progress monitoring
• Resource allocation
• Customer coordination
• Vendor coordination
• Technical issue resolution
• Schedule recovery
• Risk identification
• Project reporting

The candidate should be capable of independently managing the Field Instrumentation scope of a project while keeping the Project Manager informed of progress, risks and critical issues.

Key Performance Areas

The candidate will be accountable for:

1. On-time completion of FI deliverables
2. Quality of Instrument Datasheets and FI drawings
3. Field Instrumentation engineering accuracy
4. Customer comment closure
5. Vendor/TPI coordination
6. Team productivity and resource utilization
7. Project schedule adherence
8. Reduction of engineering rework
9. Technical issue resolution
10. Overall coordination of the Field Instrumentation scope

Required Technical Skills

Strong practical knowledge of:

• Pressure Transmitters/Gauges
• Temperature Transmitters
• RTDs/Thermocouples
• Flow Instruments
• Level Instruments
• Pressure/Temperature/Level Switches
• Control Valves
• On/Off Valves
• Instrument Manifolds
• Instrument Tubing
• Impulse Lines
• Instrument Stands & Supports
• Instrument Hook-ups
• Instrument Installation
• Junction Boxes
• Instrument Cables
• Instrument Air
• Hazardous Area Requirements
• Instrument Calibration
• Field Testing and Loop Checking