POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position Title:

Instrumentation Lead

Reports to:

Maintenance Manager

Department:

Maintenance

Location:

All OTTCO Plants

JOB PURPOSE:

The Instrumentation Lead will be responsible for ensuring safe and reliable operation of all instrumentation, control, and automation systems across OTTCO’s facilities. The role requires strong expertise in field instrumentation, analysers, control systems, safeguarding systems, and a leadership focus on ensuring compliance, reliability, and operational excellence.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Number of Staff Supervised

Direct Reports:

0

Total:

0

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General:

Operational & Technical

• Lead maintenance of field instruments (transmitters, control valves, sensors), analyzers, and fire & gas detection systems.
• Supervise maintenance of DCS, PLC, ESD, SCADA, and associated control systems.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ISA, and OEM standards for calibration, testing, and certification.
•  Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of critical instrumentation/control issues.
• Support cyber-security compliance for OT/ICS systems in coordination with ICT teams.
• Ensure effective spare parts management including critical spares availability and optimization of inventory levels.
• Support preparation, monitoring, and control of maintenance budgets ensuring cost effectiveness and alignment with company financial policies.
• Manage vendor and contractor performance including technical evaluations, contract compliance, and service quality improvements.
• Implement predictive maintenance using smart diagnostics and monitoring tools.

Leadership & Team Management

- Supervise instrumentation engineers, supervisors, and technicians, ensuring technical competency and safety awareness.
- Plan manpower allocation and manage contractors effectively to meet maintenance schedules.
- Coordinate with Operations, HSSE, Projects, and IT/OT teams to ensure reliability of automation systems.

Compliance & Documentation

- Maintain updated calibration records, SAP notifications, and compliance reports.
- Ensure certification compliance for fire & gas, metering, and custody transfer systems.
- Support internal and external audits and timely closure of related NCRs.

Continuous Improvement

- Implement cost-effective calibration and maintenance practices.
- Promote digital transformation, smart instrumentation, and advanced process control systems.
- Lead initiatives for improving system availability, reliability, and cybersecurity compliance.

• Familiarization with QHSE Policies, Objectives, procedures and its record maintenance
• Awareness on Significant environmental aspects, Health and safety hazards, related actual and potential aspects and risks associated with their risk.
• Awareness on Emergency preparedness and response measures.
• Awareness on implications of not conforming to the integrated managements system requirements, including not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations

Key interactions

Internal: Department Managers, Operations Shift Staff, SCM, TSD, Maintenance, HSE, Fire

External: OQ, SIPC, Surveying Companies, ROP and Civil Defence, gas companies, other contractors and suppliers as required.

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

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation/Control Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in instrumentation and control maintenance within oil & gas, terminals, refineries, or petrochemical facilities.
• Certifications (preferred): ISA/IEC certifications, OEM training on DCS/PLC systems, TÜV functional safety certification.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of field instrumentation, control systems, analysers, and safeguarding systems.
  - Proficiency in SAP PM and instrumentation maintenance workflows.
  - Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
  - Leadership, training, and multicultural workforce management skills.
  - Strong communication and documentation skills