The Instrumentation Engineer specify, design, size and select all type of instruments and actuated valves – including control valves, shutdown valves, on-off valves, etc. They understand and apply client specifications as well as international standards and industrial best practices. They also specify and provide technical requirements for all instrumentation bulk material as well as instrumentation cables.They are also responsible for managing vendors and suppliers for all instrumentation equipment, as well as supporting installation at shop or site.
- Demonstrate command of most technical skills and principles within the field of instrumentation.
- Evaluate customer specifications to confirm design compliance for the application.
- Review customer specifications to match specifications or clearly define differences (clarifications or exceptions list).
- Provide cost estimates for instrumentation, valves, specialty items, spare parts, field instrument and hookup and control system for proposals within the scope Of supply and client specifications.
- Review P&lD's to confirm correct instrumentation symbol and control scheme, confirm sizes for control valve, relief valve, flow element and mounting nozzles for instrumentation.
- Able to work independently as an individual contributor.
- Demonstrate a technical understanding of area classification and the ability to select the appropriate protection method for classified instruments and panels.
- Recommend, specify and prepare requisition for inquiry and purchase of instrumentation and valves.
- Perform control valve sizing, relief valve sizing, flow element sizing.
- Recommend control valve, level instruments, flow instruments, and manual valves best suited for application.
- Participate in client or internal HAZOP.
- Coordinate with Engineering Department to identify equipment that requires spare parts per SLB requirements or client specifications.
- Prepare project commissioning and operation spare parts lists.
- Provide installation instructions and dimensional drawings during vessel/piping design, and fabrication phases.
- Review and approve subcontractor field instrument and electrical hookup scope, and ensure scope meets client specifications or SLB standards.
- Able to participate FAT / SAT / ISAT. Perform Peer Reviews of team design work and technical support for trouble shooting.
- Able to work with fabricator/contractor and provide solution for technical site related queries during construction/commissioning.
Years of experience required: 3-8 years
SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
