Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer (Fire & Gas Specialist)

Responsibilities:

Electrical Engineering:

• Execute electrical engineering activities during Conceptual, FEED, and Detailed Design phases.
• Prepare electrical design calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Design and review:
  • Power generation systems.
  • Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) distribution systems.
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs).
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
  • Transformers and switchgear systems.
  • UPS and emergency power systems.
  • Earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Perform:
  • Electrical load calculations.
  • Cable sizing calculations.
  • Voltage drop calculations.
  • Short-circuit studies.
  • Protective device coordination studies.
  • Lighting design calculations.

Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Develop and review:

• Instrument Index.
  
• Instrument Datasheets.
  
• I/O Lists.
  
• Cable Schedules.
  
• Hook-up Drawings.
  
• Instrument Installation Details.
  
• Logic Diagrams.
  
• Cause & Effect Charts.
  

Specify and evaluate field instrumentation including:

• Pressure Instruments.
  
• Temperature Instruments.
  
• Flow Instruments.
  
• Level Instruments.
  
• Analytical Instruments.
  
• Support the design of process control and automation systems.

Fire & Gas Engineering

• Develop Fire and Gas Detection Philosophies.
• Perform Fire and Gas Mapping Studies.
• Determine detector coverage requirements.
• Prepare Fire and Gas Layout Drawings.
• Develop Cause and Effect Matrices.
• Design Fire and Gas shutdown logic.
• Specify and evaluate:
  • Gas Detectors.
  • Flame Detectors.
  • Smoke Detectors.
  • Heat Detectors.
  • Toxic Gas Detection Systems.
  • Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Audible and Visual Alarm Systems.
• Support Fire Risk Assessments (FRA), Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), and Explosion Hazard Assessments.

Safety Systems Engineering:

• Participate in the design and implementation of:
  • Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Systems.
  • Process Shutdown (PSD) Systems.
  • Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Support SIL Assessment and Verification activities.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and Design Review workshops.

Control Systems Engineering:

• Support the design and integration of:
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
  • SCADA Systems.
  • Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS).
• Review control narratives and operational philosophies.

Project Engineering Activities

• Participate in Conceptual Studies, FEED, and Detailed Design projects.
• Prepare engineering deliverables in accordance with project schedules and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil/Structural, and HSE disciplines.
• Participate in vendor package reviews and technical bid evaluations.
• Support site surveys, commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting activities when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• COREN registration or eligibility for registration is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrated experience in Conceptual, FEED, and Detailed Engineering Design projects.
• Experience in both greenfield and brownfield projects is desirable.
• Strong technical understanding of oil and gas production facilities.
• Knowledge of Fire & Gas detection systems and functional safety principles.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and technical report-writing skills.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.

Technical Competencies:

Software Proficiency:

• ETAP.
• Dialux.
• SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI).
• AutoCAD.
• Navisworks.
• Microsoft Office Suite.