An instrumentation engineer is responsible for designing, developing, installing, maintaining, and managing instruments and control systems used in various industries, such as Oil & Gas. They play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and reliable measurement and control of processes and equipment.

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Captain (Master Engineer)

Location: Singapore

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Quality Management

Experience: 3 years

We are seeking a highly experienced FPSO Captain (MASTER Engineer) to take full command of a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. This role begins with a strategic voyage from Korea to Brazil, requiring exceptional leadership, operational expertise, and a strong commitment to safety and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Command & Compliance: Full authority over vessel operations, safety, and crew. Ensure compliance with ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, and company policies. Voyage Leadership: Lead the FPSO's maiden voyage from Korea to Brazil, ensuring safe navigation, cargo handling, and port coordination. Safety & Environmental Stewardship: Conduct drills, enforce pollution prevention, maintain environmental records, and ensure MARPOL compliance. Crew Management: Motivate, train, and appraise crew members. Maintain discipline, oversee onboarding, and ensure safe work practices. Operational Oversight: Supervise cargo operations, bunkering, passage planning, maintenance, and documentation. Endorse logbooks and manuals. Health & Hygiene: Ensure vessel cleanliness, hygiene standards, and occupational health practices. Conduct weekly inspections. Security & Confidentiality: Act as Ship Security Officer, manage sensitive information, and coordinate with agents and authorities. Change of Command: Manage handover/takeover procedures, inspect vessel condition, and ensure readiness for voyage.

Commissioning Specialist (Mechanical, HVAC & Piping)

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 5 years

Permit to Work and Lock-Out Tag-Out Procedures: Always ensure that you follow these procedures meticulously to maintain safety and prevent accidents. This involves isolating energy sources and ensuring that machinery cannot be operated while maintenance is being performed. Condition Monitoring: Use test equipment such as vibration analyzers, thermal cameras, and ultrasonic detectors to monitor the condition of machinery. This helps in identifying potential issues before they become serious problems. Project Drawings: Familiarize yourself with various types of drawings. Single Line drawings show the electrical distribution, Block Diagrams provide a high-level overview of system components, General Arrangement Drawings depict the physical layout, and schematics show detailed connections and components. Project Documentation: Understand and follow procedures outlined in project documentation. This includes Mechanical Completion (MC) and Pre-Commissioning (PC) procedures, tagging and punchlist procedures, and ensuring that As Built documentation accurately reflects the final state of the project. Pre-Commissioning Inspection: Perform thorough checks on equipment to ensure it meets specifications and is ready for commissioning. This includes verifying installation, checking for damage, and ensuring all components are correctly configured.

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Instrumentation engineer job role

As an instrumentation engineer, your main role is to design and develop instruments and control systems for industrial processes. You will be responsible for installing and commissioning these systems, as well as testing and troubleshooting them to ensure optimal performance. Instrumentation engineers can work full-time for multiple firms, helping them achieve their goals, or they may work as freelancers, assisting various clients in need of their expertise. Instrumentation engineers can be employed by equipment manufacturers or by companies that use the equipment, such as nuclear and renewable energy companies and environmental agencies.

Instrumentation engineer responsibilities

Instrumentation engineers have diverse tasks depending on the organisation they work for and their qualifications. In a manufacturing organisation, an instrumentation engineer may be responsible for designing and maintaining production equipment and machinery. Alternatively, they may be involved in creating biomedical devices or contributing to aerospace projects in another company. 

 

As an instrumentation engineer, you generally will have several key responsibilities:

 

  • Design and select appropriate instruments and control systems for specific applications.
  • Program and configure instruments and control systems to meet the requirements of industrial processes.
  • Conduct site surveys and assessments to identify instrumentation and control system needs.
  • Develop and implement maintenance schedules for instruments and control systems.
  • Collaborate with project teams to successfully integrate instrumentation and control systems.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders.
  • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in instrumentation and control systems technology.

Instrumentation engineer qualifications

To become an instrumentation engineer, the following qualifications are typically required:

 

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.
  • Professional certification or licence may be required depending on the country and industry.
  • Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, including sensors, transmitters, PLCs, and SCADA systems.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.
  • Proficiency in programming languages and software used in instrumentation and control systems.

Instrumentation engineer skills

As an instrumentation engineer, you should possess the following skills:

 

  • Technical expertise in designing and implementing instrumentation and control systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Understanding of operational processes of organisations.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Collaboration skills to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in programming languages and software used in instrumentation and control systems.
  • Strong knowledge of safety protocols and practices.
  • Continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies and industry trends.

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