Instrument Engineer
IOTA Group, a leading international independent energy consultant services firm founded in 1982 by entrepreneur Jean-Claude CUSIN, is recruiting for the position of Instrument Engineer. The role is based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, and is a full-time position within the Engineering job category.
Context and Environment
The IMA Gas Field Development Project aims to develop 1.28 TCF of gas through a 4-slot shallow water conductor-supported well-head platform in 8–10m of water, producing 380 MMsfcd at plateau. Production fluid will be transported through an 18” x 15km subsea and 18” x 7km onshore pipeline system to the onshore dehydration system at the NEPL/WAGL-owned Bonny NAG plant, situated within the Renaissance-operated Bonny Oil and Gas Terminal. Treated gas will be exported to Nigeria LNG.
Activities
As the Instrument Engineer, you will act as COMPANY’s focal point and technical authority for all instrumentation, control, metering, and safeguarding systems for the IMA Project. Your responsibilities include:
Reviewing, commenting on, and approving EPC Contractors’ instrumentation engineering deliverables. Ensuring compliance of all instrumentation engineering deliverables with Company’s Referential and applicable industry standards such as IEC, API, ISO, and ATEX requirements.
Reviewing and validating P&IDs, Instrument Index, Instrument Datasheets, Control Philosophies, Cause and Effect Matrices, Hook-up Diagrams, Cables Schedules, Junction Box Schedules, and Loop Diagrams. Ensuring consistency between process requirements and instrument design.
Ensuring sufficient and adequate instrumentation (Pressure Monitoring, Temperature Monitoring, Flow Measurement, ESD function, Sand Detection, F&G Detection, and remote monitoring and control functionality) is provided for the wellhead platforms. Ensuring adequate safeguarding is provided for all equipment on the brownfield equipment.
Liaising with metering specialists to ensure fiscal and operational metering systems are fit-for-purpose. Reviewing and validating PLC, ESD, SCADA, RTU systems, and HMI Configurations.
Verifying implementation of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIF, ESD Logic, Shutdown Sequences, and Cause and Effect Logic) and ensuring compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 requirements. Reviewing Fire and Gas (F&G) system design and ensuring adequate coverage for the wellhead platform and brownfield packages.
Reviewing instrumentation related to Pipeline Monitoring, Leak Detection, and Pigging Operations. Supporting and reviewing commissioning procedures for instrument calibration, Loop checking, Functional Testing, Cause and Effect Testing, and ESD Functional Testing.
Participating in HAZID workshops, HAZOP Reviews, SIL Assessments, Alarm Management Reviews, and Constructability Reviews. Leading Instrumentation Weekly meetings with EPC Contractors and ensuring timely reports to Technical Manager and Project Manager.
Accountabilities
You will be accountable for the technical integrity and performance of all instrumentation, control, and safeguarding systems. Ensuring compliance with applicable COMPANY Standards, regulatory requirements, and international codes. Ensuring that all Safety Instrumented Systems meet functional safety requirements. Minimizing technical risks, operational failures, and project rework resulting from instrumentation design deficiencies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, or other relevant disciplines. 10 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry. Project management culture.
Additional Information
This position is open to Nigerian nationals only. Application Closing Date: Not Specified.
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