Instrumentation Engineer

AGR are working closely with our Algeria-based client to recruit an Instrumentation Engineer to join its team on a 28/28 rotational basis.

About the role:

This role will report to the Chief of Service Instrumentation and indirectly to the Chief of Division Maintenance within the Maintenance Department and has the responsibility to assist and support routine instrumentation works, compliance activities and statutory planned and unplanned shutdown works within the central processing facility.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Site wide support on all I&C systems related to a remote joint venture oil processing facility
• Develop and incorporate maintenance procedures for Honeywell EPKS ICSS and SIS systems , including database backups, regular check pointing and associated hardware and software checks
• Develop instrumentation preventative maintenance procedures
• Assist in shutdown execution instrument works as shutdown instrument supervisor
• Maintenance of Dresser Rand Datum compressors driven by Solar Mars 100, Thomassen Frame 5P and Nuovo Pignone Frame 5 Turbines
• Cataloguing of new instrumentation items into CMMS
• Perform Technical Bid Evaluations for all instrumentation and control equipment and components offered by external vendors during GB procurement process
• Maintenance representative for Decree Compliance Project, working with 3rd party auditors to ensure that the facility complies with International Best Practice in terms of codes and standards as directed by Algerian Government
• Mentoring, assessment, training and developing the competence of Instrument technicians through on-the-job training, classroom lessons, coaching, assessment and feedback
• Maintaining technical competence and compliance to GB procedures and HSE standards
• Develop maintenance procedures for installed and commissioned Process Control Systems
• Provides instrumentation and controls engineering expertise plus consultation and technical guidance to EPIC contractor
• Ensure compliance to specifications and documentation of site engineering changes under management of change

At AGR we are committed to finding the best fit for our team, building a unique and exciting environment. Even if you don't meet every requirement below but you feel you have something to bring to the table please still apply or get in touch with a member of our recruitment team.

Work Experience:

• Significant experience in the maintenance of instrumentation equipment within oil and gas production facilities
• Understanding of ATEX management
• Understanding of Alarm Management using ISA 18.2 and EEMUA 191
• Working knowledge of PLC installations including Rockwell, Siemens PSC7 and TIA portal using Step 7, upgrading site wide fire detection system Honeywell/Notifier, SIL allocation and verification and Solar Mars 100 control systems.
• Working knowledge of IEC 61511 and functional safety

Technical skills/Qualifications:

• Degree in instrumentation and controls or electrical engineering