The Instrumentation Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of instrumentation and control system design, maintenance strategy, team supervision, and project execution. This role ensures that instrumentation systems meet operational, safety, and compliance standards. The manager leads a multidisciplinary team, oversees vendors and contractors, and collaborates with operations, maintenance, and project engineering teams.
Develop and implement instrumentation strategies aligned with plant reliability, safety, and operational goals.
Establish standards for selection, calibration, and maintenance of field instruments and control systems.
Lead the instrumentation engineering team including engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
Review and approve engineering deliverables such as P&IDs, I/O lists, loop diagrams, instrument datasheets, and control philosophies.
Oversee FEED, detailed design, procurement, installation, FAT/SAT, and commissioning of instrumentation systems for brownfield and greenfield projects.
Ensure alignment with international standards (ISA, IEC, API, SIL, etc.).
Define maintenance strategies (predictive, preventive, and corrective) for instrumentation and control systems.
Collaborate with maintenance teams to resolve complex issues and improve instrumentation reliability.
Monitor instrumentation KPIs and drive root cause analysis for repeat failures.
Manage department budget, procurement planning, and spares strategy for critical instruments and test equipment.
Evaluate and coordinate with vendors, integrators, and contractors for system upgrades, AMC, or calibration services.
Ensure lifecycle cost optimization of instrumentation systems and control devices.
Ensure that instrumentation supports plant safety functions, including ESD systems, fire & gas systems, and SIL-rated loops.
Implement and maintain compliance with functional safety (IEC 61511), ATEX/IECEx, and process safety management protocols.
Support audits (internal, client, or regulatory) and lead close-out of findings.
Coach and mentor instrumentation engineers and junior staff for skill development and knowledge transfer.
Conduct technical training sessions on new technologies, systems, and standards.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
Deep technical knowledge of field instrumentation, control valves, PLC/DCS/SCADA systems, and loop design.
Strong leadership, project management, and decision-making skills.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (HART, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus).
Expertise in reviewing P&IDs, cause & effect diagrams, control philosophies, and SIL assessments.
Strong understanding of regulatory and safety compliance.
Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering (Master’s is a plus).
12+ years of experience in instrumentation engineering, including at least 3–5 years in a managerial or lead role.
Experience in large-scale industrial environments (oil & gas, petrochemical, power, pharma, or similar).
Certification in functional safety (TÜV / IEC 61511), PMP, or ISA standards is preferred.
Proficiency with engineering and calibration software (SmartPlant Instrumentation, Beamex, CMMS, etc.).