Position Title: Instrument Engineer
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Position Purpose
To support the Lead Instrument Engineer in delivering high-quality design outputs in alignment with project requirements, industry standards, and organizational procedures. The role involves preparing, reviewing, and managing engineering deliverables during all project phases.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Design
- Prepare and update engineering specifications, calculations, and deliverables (e.g., Instrument Index, IO Lists, Datasheets).
- Perform and manage instrument sizing, selection, and third-party studies.
- Use and maintain the Instrument Engineering Database to ensure data accuracy.
- Conduct technical bid evaluations and clarifications for instrument systems.
- Review and approve vendor documents and drawings.
- Support detailed design including hookups, layouts, wiring, and routing.
- Interface with other disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, etc.) and support teams such as Procurement and Planning.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) as required.
- Provide assistance during construction and commissioning phases.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure that all designs comply with project standards, regulatory codes, and quality practices.
- Monitor and validate drawings prepared by designers/drafters.
- Retain proper documentation for traceability and audit purposes.
Project & Site Support
- Conduct onshore and offshore site visits and prepare corresponding reports.
- Support construction teams and field vendors during project execution.
- Assist in resolving technical issues during execution phases.
Profile Requirements
Must Have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering (BEM accredited or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years of instrumentation and control design experience, with at least 2 years in Oil & Gas projects.
- Registered with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) or equivalent.
- Experience in both onshore and offshore projects, including FPSO, FLNG, or FPU.
- Proficient in SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) or Aveva Engineering System.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Good to Have:
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
- Experience in vendor/OEM interaction, bid preparation, and evaluations.
- 2+ years working with OEMs, system integrators, or field instrument vendors.
- Awareness of HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) and HFE (Human Factors Engineering) standards.