Instrument Maintenance Engineer

Job title

Engineer Maintenance Instrument SR2

Grade

Stream

OQ RPI

Function

Assets Management– SR2– Instrument

Location

Oman – Suhar

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

TL Maintenance Instrument SR2

Direct reports

0

Job purpose

Provides engineering proactive maintenance strategy, advise and support to the Instrument team & external contractors in performing instrument maintenance services at SR2 for RPI, under TL Maintenance Instrument SR2 scope’s, acting as Technical Service provider of maintenance and execution of minor Instrument projects & modifications in accordance with the technical standards set by TSD to maintain the assets, through; (1) The development of Instrument solutions to maintenance and solve electrical problems in designated areas, (preventive and corrective maintenance), (2) The identification of opportunities for improvement, as well as, assess and support improvement proposals from others, (3) Implement plans and coordinate Instrument maintenance works, and (4) Interface with and external contractors in performing Instrument maintenance services on planned / un-planned maintenance (CM, PM) activities; in order to ensure that the assets and Instrument equipment are available at all times, minimizing the down time and meeting the operational targets that support the gross margin / profitability with a sufficient organizational capability for business continuity while identifying & developing talent people to as feeder for OQ talent pipeline.

The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives

Main tasks and responsibilities

Scope

SR

Plant

Area

Acronym

Details

Area1

CDUs, VDU & DCU

Crude / Vacuum Distillation

Area2

RFCC

Residue Fluidized Catalytic Cracking

Area 3,4,5

• HCU,
• Hydrotreaters
• HGU
• ISOM

• Hydrocracker Unit
• Hydrotreaters: Hydro-desulfurization (HDS) to remove sulfur and nitrogen compounds from natural gas and other refined petroleum products like diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel.
• Hydrogen Generation Unit: Pre-desulfurization section, followed by desulfurization, reforming and process gas cooling with high temperature shift conversion to increase the hydrogen content of the process gas.

Area 6

Offsite Operations

Tank Farm, Waste-water Treatment, Sulfur Granulation, Non-Plant areas

Utilities

Utilities

Steam, fuel, various waters, air, electric power, and sewers,

Instrument

Equipment

Pressure transmitters

These instruments measure the pressure of fluids or gases in pipes, tanks, and vessels. They are used to ensure that the process is operating within safe pressure limits.

Temperature transmitters gauges, Thermowells,

Thermocouple Assemblies.

These instruments measure the temperature of fluids or gases in various process equipment, such as heat exchangers, reactors, and distillation columns.

They help to ensure that the process is operating within the desired temperature range.

Flow meters

These instruments measure the flow rate of liquids and gases in pipes and vessels. They are used to monitor the amount of material being transferred between different process stages.

Level transmitters

These instruments measure the level of liquids and solids in tanks and vessels. They are used to ensure that tanks are not overfilled or emptied too quickly, which could result in safety hazards or process disruptions.

Analyzers

These instruments measure the chemical composition of process streams. They are used to monitor the quality of products and ensure that the process is operating within the required specifications

Control valves / Instrument Manifold / Positioners.

These are critical components that control the flow of fluids in process equipment. They are used to adjust the flow rate, pressure, and temperature of the process stream to maintain optimal process conditions.

Safety relief valves

These are critical components that protect equipment and personnel from overpressure conditions. They are designed to open automatically when the pressure exceeds a predetermined level, releasing excess pressure and preventing equipment damage or personnel injury.

Accountabilities:

HSE and Process Safety

• Provides a well-resourced source of expertise and advise in process safety in offshore applications by engaging consistently and transparent with stakeholders where dealings with duty-holders and informing the developments in process safety topics
• Support the policy of HSE for the control of major accident hazards
• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team in safety case assessment, inspection, and investigation
• Stimulate the research and development for the prevention of major accident hazards
• Maintain awareness of current developments in process safety

Instrument

• Implements the Preventive Maintenance (PM) plan within his section.
• Prepares procurement plan for his section.
• Reviews policies of warehouse materials/spare parts and determines strategy of their handling and procurement
• Conducts the technical evaluation of bids and generate the evaluation report.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) committee review meetings.
• Directs, supervises, and controls all work for instruments maintenance and calibration.
• Receives and analyses periodic reports on instruments maintenance and scheduled turnarounds and determines the best course of action for increasing the Section’s efficiency.
• Provides full technical & workforce support during day-to-day operations, major maintenance, or emergencies.
• Determines long-term instrument maintenance policy and oversees detailed planning of maintenance activities and programs.
• Coordinates efforts within the Section to develop guidelines, specifications, best practices, and procedures for maintenance of pressure, level, flow, temperature, vibration, and pH instruments.
• Supervise PM and CM activities in Instrumentation as per schedule and completed them timely.
• Supervises data collection from field and reports them through proper communication channels.
• Receives assignment or work orders from TL and coordinates C/A with assigned staff for troubleshooting and repair works on distributed Logic controllers.
• Follow laid down procedures to undertake emergency shot down valves testing, and maintenance installations.
• Supervises and assist in troubleshooting and tuning on complex control loops
• Supervise and assist in programming of various Programmable Logic controllers.
• Identify spares related to control system and maintain safe stock.
• Conducts the technical evaluation of bids and generate the evaluation report.
• Identifying gas gap in maintenance plan and task list and propose improvement.

Plant Improvement and Modification

• Studies and evaluates proposals for plant modification or improvements and provides recommendations on workability at the implementation stage.
• Conduct HAZOP studies for new modifications.
• Conduct Risk assessment, obtain expert advice from concerned departments and ensure implementation of risk assessment results.

Vendor Management

• Conduct regular meetings with third party suppliers, including licensors, vendor and affiliated companies and follow up on deliverables.
• Maintains close communication with vendors & suppliers.

Key interactions

Internal: All Maintenance Managers & Engineers, Planners, Operations, Procurement, Logistic & HSE

External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers

Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education requirements

Minimum Qualifications for this position are bachelor’s degree in Instrument Engineering or similar

Language requirements

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

• 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Refinery and Petrochemical industry Instrument work.
• Knowledge of machine monitoring and protection systems.
• Experienced with various types of control valves and flowmeters
• Background in Instrument maintenance best practices.
• Knowledge of industrial standards such as ASME, API and ASTM.
• Experience in in the design and troubleshooting of static equipment.
• Experience and knowledge in project planning, cost control, contract development, installation, trouble shooting, and start-up.
• Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.
• Knowledge of:
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Expertise in SAP- PM
  • Process Equipment Life-Cycle Management
• Knowledge in operating and maintaining the reliability of equipment.
• Knowledge in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE plans.
• Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports
• Knowledgeable in HSE plans related to maintenance activities.
• Understanding of Process (P&IDs / PFDs) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
• Good knowledge of Foundation Field bus Instrumentation.
• Knowledge in Functional safety, SIL & ESD Instrumentation and Maintenance requirements.

Soft:

• Through use of facts
• Result oriented
• Verbal and writing reporting skills-effective Communication
• Able to build relationships within department staff and contractors with a focus on collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a diversified and critical environment.
• Demonstrated leadership impact to deliver improved and sustained performance

Technical:

• Computer Literacy including MS Office and ERP solutions
• Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Project Management
• Developing and Modifying Technical Procedures
• Ability to align the requirements of operations and maintenance
• Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports

Knowledge in estimating, budgeting, and cost control