Instrumentation Engineer

Job Title: Instrumentation Engineer – Oil & Gas (Onshore/Offshore)

Experience: 11 to 15 Years

Location: Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune

Job Summary:

A seasoned Instrumentation Engineer with extensive experience in executing and managing instrumentation works for complex onshore and offshore oil & gas projects. Responsible for the complete lifecycle of instrumentation systems—from FEED and detailed engineering to commissioning and handover—ensuring compliance with international standards and client specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage instrumentation design and engineering activities across project phases (FEED, detail design, EPC, commissioning).

• Develop instrument datasheets, IO lists, cause & effect diagrams, hook-up drawings, and loop diagrams.

• Specify, select, and evaluate field instruments, control valves, F&G systems, and PLC/DCS equipment.

• Perform technical bid evaluations and coordinate with vendors for FAT/SAT and documentation.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including process, electrical, and mechanical engineers.

• Ensure compliance with industry codes (API, IEC, ISA), project specifications, and HSE standards.

• Provide site support during installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities.

• Contribute to risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and control philosophy development.

• Maintain interface coordination between onshore and offshore teams and third-party contractors.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation / Electronics / Control Systems Engineering.

• Hands-on experience with DCS/PLC systems (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, ABB, Siemens).

• Strong knowledge of IECEx/ATEX standards for hazardous area instrumentation.

• Offshore survival and H2S training (BOSIET/FOET) preferred.

• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.