About the role

AI summarised

Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of instrumentation systems in a power plant. Leads shutdown works, supervises contractors, and ensures compliance with industry standards. Requires degree with 7+ years or diploma with 10+ years experience in instrumentation, proficiency in DCS/HMI systems, and knowledge of power plant operations.

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Key Responsibilities

Carry out troubleshooting and corrective action of instrument breakdown or failures to find out the root cause and best solution in order to restore the functionality get back to normal
Respond to technical queries from operation personnel and provide advice/solution according to best engineering practice to address issues which affect the operation of the power plant
Follow C&I work instructions and propose changes for improvement where necessary
Lead the execution of shutdown works for instrumentation to ensure completion of shutdown work on time
Work closely with various sections to coordinate cross-functional maintenance works
Perform risk assessment prior to start of work and conduct on-job risk assessment to identify residual risks associated with the planned/unplanned work
Monitor spare parts and inventory for critical instrumentation to ensure availability when required in order to minimize unplanned outages
Establish new inventory/cataloging where necessary
Update information in the inventory to ensure that it is relevant for the current operation
Provide technical inputs in full cycle of procurement processes for materials and service requisition where required so that all technical requirements are addressed properly to protect company's interest
Identify, study, propose, and implement area for improvement in the field of instrumentation engineering to enhance operation and improve overall equipment reliability
Supervise on-site contractors/additional supplier's C&I technician(s) as well as C&I vendors to perform site works, review their work procedures and instructions to ensure compliance to achieve highest quality of work in a safe manner

Requirements

Possess a degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or Electronics and Electrical Engineering with at least seven (7) years of working experience in the instrumentation field, or a diploma in the same fields with at least ten (10) years of working experience in instrumentation field
Proficient in the codes and standards in the power plant industry i.e. BSI, ISO27001, ANSI, IEC, IEEE, etc.
Strong interpersonal skills, a team player and able to work with all levels of management and multinational staff
Hands-on experience in field instrumentation and sensors of different makes
Proficient in power plant DCS and HMI systems, specifically experience with ABB Advant DCS, GE Alspa DCS will be an advantage
Proficient in any power plant PLC control system
Proficient in the P&ID, loop diagram, process functional flow diagram and familiar with gas turbine / steam turbine operations and protection concepts
Cyber security knowledge in Operation Technology will be an added advantage