Lead/ Senior Engineer Instrument

We currently have an opportunity for a Lead/ Senior Engineer Instrument role. This position is based in Sohar, Oman. Position title: Lead/ Senior Engineer InstrumentLocation: Oman – SoharMinimum requirementsEducation requirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineer (Instrument), or Electrical/Process Engineering    Language requirements  Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)Background and experience6+ years of relevant experienceKnowledge of reliability principles and instrumentation asset management within Oil & Gas and/or Process IndustriesKnowledge of AMS Device Manager or other IMS systemsExperience reading/understanding P&IDs and engineering documentation.Innovative Thinking with the use of data to provide asset insights.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to work effectively with personnel at site while based.  High proficiency with MS Office suite of products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ProjectQuick to learn and adapt to new tools/processes.Well versed on the latest International Code & Standards related to Instrument / Instrument EngineeringKnowledge of Engineering Software like STAAD /AutoCAD for Instrument EngineerExperience in reviewing, executing Engineering Software like STAAD /AutoCAD for Instrument EngineerGood knowledge in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE plans. Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports.Knowledge of personal computer applications such as Primavera / Maximo / MS Project SAP, XL spread sheets, Project management tools.Experience in handling FEED/EPC Contracts  HSE (Permit to Work – PTW, Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency Response)Good knowledge and expertise of SAP (PM & MM & FM Modules) Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.Understanding of Process Plant (P& ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.Job purposeProvides robust instrument Engineering  for instructional materials / equipment for a particular project(s) by (1) Testing, measuring specific parameters , (2)  Conducting inspections and repair equipment (calibrated and designed for high precision, accuracy, and reliability) with a technician's help, (3) May handle a large scope of projects simultaneously, (4) Provides guidance to junior engineers, trainees, and teams, (5) Implement continuous improvements of equipment/services, tasks, and (6) support  Lead Engineer Instrument in implementing key instrument Engineering initiatives to maximize plant availability; in order to ensure that the instrument engineering  services section meets the approved engineering design criteria, applicable code & standard and functional requirements including compliance with department strategy and project specifications. AccountabilitiesSupporting configuration of smart instrumentation alert parameters in Developing Dashboards and Reporting for Alert ManagementDev Mapping control system tag data to analytic inputs/metrics by reviewing P&IDs and Historian DatabasesCollecting and reviewing engineering documentation for equipment specifications and system informationDeveloping, Testing and Validating analytics for Rotating equipment including Pumps, Compressors, Bulk Handling EquipmentProvide Innovative ideas to support instrument asset performance management.Coordinating, directing, and reviewing the work of vendors and engineering contractorsIdentifying risks and issues within your area of responsibilityCreating supporting documentation or collecting information pertinent to the projectInterfacing with integrated team to work collaboratively.Plan, create, and design different instructional materials / equipment for a particular project(s) Ensure teams apply common engineering principles and concepts to their own teams' responsibilities, Test, inspect and repair mechanical equipment with a technician's help, May handle a large scope of projects simultaneously, and in addition to performing tasks, provides guidance to junior engineers, trainees, Implement the operation support strategy for the specific Engineering process/ path / discipline & support the implementation of key projects and initiatives related to specific assets. Design, develop, build, test, modify and implement complex systems / processes / products / assets.Analyze problems, investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty, troubleshoots, and collaborate with co-workers to find solutions by initiating / find route cause and proposes solutions / recommend remedies to for implementation. Create a failure analysis library to learn from previous mistakes.Generating reports and writing project proposalsPresenting design and research to customersAdvising staff with process recommendationsExecutes stress analysis of all Instrument   as per company procedures and/or approved international practices.Prepare the necessary documentation, establishing major methods and data as necessary and ensure the selection of the optimum Instrument    design from both technical and economic standpoints.  Identify gaps in existing practices and tools and manage the process of developing new practices or toolkit items that enhance company – RPI technological offerings. Conduct or supervise site inspection for accuracy of Instrument and equipment including Instrument walk-downs. Technical:Computer literacy including MS Office SOP interpretationKnowledge of engineering best practicesRefinery commissioning and start-up.People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.