Instrumentation and Control Engineer

    Instrumentation and Control Engineer 

    Location: Middle East

    Employment Type: Full-time / On-site (On-call)

    Industry: Natural Gas

    Experience Level: 10+ Years

    Job Overview

    We are seeking an I&C Engineer to join our company.

    The I&C Engineer will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and modification of all field instruments and different control systems at the gas compression station. The role includes planning and performing preventive and corrective maintenance, monitoring system conditions, managing shutdowns, turnarounds, and overhauls, and overseeing spare parts, tools, and maintenance budgets.

    Key Responsibilities

    Operations & Maintenance

    • Will be responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of the following:
      • ICSS System
      • Gas turbine-driven centrifugal gas compressors, control system
      • Gas turbine-driven electrical generators Control system
      • Fire & Gas System
      • Air compressors, air dryers, and auxiliary systems
      • All field instruments and valves
      • All F&G instruments
      • Execute preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities on site.
    • Preparation of maintenance plan, procedures, and checklists as per OEM standards.
    • Preparation of maintenance reports and technical documentation
    • Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with other departments to optimize the utilization of time and manpower
    • Follow the different systems' life cycle and plan for upgrades if needed

    New Projects Support

    •  Provide technical support during the engineering phases for a new compressor station project, from conceptual design to detailed engineering, to ensure compliance with technical requirements and standards.
    •  Works with the operation, commissioning, and OEMs teams during the installation, commissioning, and startup of all new equipment and systems to ensure all systems are working as intended.

    Planning, Budgeting & Cost Control

    • Preparation and monitoring of annual maintenance budgets
    •  Planning and scheduling of asset maintenance programs and inspections
    •  Preparation of long-term maintenance and overhaul forecasts
    •  Preparation of Asset Criticality Assessment (ACA)

    Spare Parts & Inventory Management

    • Preparation of purchase requisitions for spare parts, tools, and services
    •  Purchase orders follow-up from issuance till spare parts receiving.
    •  Spare parts identification and criticality assessment
    •   Monitoring spare parts usage and stock levels (min/max) to optimize the inventory for balancing of availability and cost.

    Shutdowns, Turnarounds & Overhauls

    •  Planning for shutdowns, major overhauls, and turnaround maintenance activities
    •  Coordination with OEMs, contractors, and internal teams

    Tools & Workforce Management

    • Tools management and supervision to ensure availability and compliance
    • Supervision of engineers/technicians and contractors during maintenance activities
    • Ensure proper use, calibration, and storage of tools and equipment

    Risk Assessment & Safety

    • Preparation and review of Risk Assessments (RA), prepare recommendations and guidelines to address the risk mitigation and controls.
    • Preparation of the Management of Change for any modification.
    •  Ensure compliance with:
      • HSE requirements
      • Permit to Work (PTW) system
      • Promote a strong safety culture within the team

    Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

    • Candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Control Systems Engineering from an accredited institution.
    • Minimum 10 years of experience in Instrumentation & Control engineering in the natural gas industry.
    • Experience in the installation and start-up of new projects in the natural gas industry.
    • Strong hands-on experience with the following:
      • Field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level) and final control elements (control valves, ON/OFF valves) installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
      • F&G Systems and Detection Devices installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
      • Ultra-Sonic meters and Flow Computers.
    • Demonstrated experience with the following systems:
      • DCS Systems, Foxboro DCS experience is highly preferred.
      • Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Tricon CX experience is highly preferred.
      • PLCs, Siemens S7, and AB ControlLogix are highly preferred.
    • Demonstrated experience in Gas Compressors.
    • Demonstrated experience in Power Generation Turbines.
    • Working knowledge of Explosion Protection (Ex) principles and hazardous area classifications.
    • Working knowledge of HAZOP and SIL studies.
    • Proven experience in greenfield and brownfield projects, from concept to commissioning and startup.
    • Proven experience in planning and supervising the execution of Maintenance plans.
    • Good knowledge of equipment criticality, reliability-centred maintenance, and asset integrity concepts.
    • Familiarity with relevant codes and standards.
    • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
    • The following certificates are considered an advantage:
      • TUV Functional Safety Engineer
      • CompEX Ex01-04 

    Please send your CV to this email: info@tgs.com.jo