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Senior Engineer/Specialist - Instrumentation

Job Description - Senior Engineer/Specialist - Instrumentation

Description

The Role:


Kent is recruiting for a Senior Instrumentation Engineer to lead the instrumentation and control scope on our upstream oil & gas, refinery and petrochemical projects. You’ll own the design, installation, calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems, from detailed engineering of field instruments, valves and analyser systems through to the design, procurement and delivery of BPCS, ESD and F&G control systems. You’ll prepare and review the discipline’s deliverables and sizing calculations, assess vendor documents and bids, and run inter-discipline checks. You’ll also attend shop inspections and FAT/SAT, and carry the work through to site pre-commissioning, while supporting the project automation lead with planning, scheduling and project controls.





Key Responsibilities



  • Preparation and review of all discipline engineering and design deliverables including drawings, instrument index, specifications, datasheets and BOM

  • Detail engineering of field instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperature, analysers), valves (control, on-off, shutdown, motorized) and gas chromatograph system

  • Complete or review calculations for control valves, PSVs, flow meters and thermo wells

  • Control system (BPCS, ESD, F&G etc) design, procurement and implementation

  • Provide input to and review Instrument installation and location deliverables

  • Review vendor documents and quotations for compliance with project requirements

  • Requisitions for quotation and for purchase

  • Assist with cost/manpower estimates and bid evaluations

  • Perform inter-discipline squad checks (esp. piping, model, mechanical equipment and buildings)

  • Enter/review instrument database content per P&IDs

  • Shop inspections

  • Process Control System FAT/SAT

  • Assist the project automation lead as required with management tasks and project control functions, planning and scheduling

  • Site pre-commissioning activities

     



About you:



  • B. Tech/B.E. - Instrumentation

  • At least 12 years of basic and detailed engineering experience in Upstream Oil & Gas, Refinery, & Petrochemical industry

  • Experience working in Engineering Companies preferably in the field of Refinery, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Fertilizers, Oil & Gas is desirable

  • International Codes & Standards and Best Engineering Practices that apply to Automation


     


Benefits:



  • Attractive salary & benefits 

  • Hybrid working friendly workplace

  • Health & Wellbeing Program

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Inclusion & Belonging Program

  • Health insurance discount 

  • Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years. 

  • Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team

  • Opportunity to work on some of the largest Projects on the energy world stage. 


     




We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today!




As an Equal Opportunities Employer and a disability-friendly employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive for everyone. 




Kent | The Energy Within  


 

 


Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.


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