These are the days of automation. Most of the tasks that were
performed manually or using primitive tools have now been automated with the
use of machinery with advanced technologies. Instrument engineering is the
process through which processes and systems are automated through optimized designing
and configuration.
Instrument Engineers are responsible for the design,
construction and maintenance of instruments and entire instrumentation systems
considered being the eyes and ears of any industrial undertaking. The type of
instruments needed for ensuring better quality and efficiency of the end
product are decided by an instrument engineer. He/she is also responsible for
installation and commissioning and trouble shooting of different instruments as
well.
An Instrument Engineer makes sure that project or asset
discipline and engineering procedures are performed within schedule and budget,
and preserving technical integrity. He/she estimates and executes various
instrument engineering actions, including technical study and detailed design,
concept and front end engineering development.
Instrument engineers usually work within industries that
involve automated processes, including production, manufacturing or chemical
plants, with the objective of enhancing system reliability, optimization,
stability, productivity and safety. Instrument engineers are required to provide
onshore support to the offshore operations team to facilitate effective maintenance
and repair activities and act as offshore/onshore focal point for performance
monitoring and troubleshooting of Instrument systems. They must also identify
and provide cost effective engineering solutions to platform operations and
maintenance problems and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, improve
reliability, and reduce operating costs.
The Instrument Engineer performs the design of due
instrument alteration associated to oil and gas production facilities and
related off-sites. He or she makes sure that the design meets all recognized
industrial codes and standards. The instrument engineer is responsible for
reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documentation from contractors
and consultants. He/she is directly responsible for ordering and reserving
stock materials for any modifications. They must also make sure that all
materials are in compliance with the company's standards and specifications.
The Instrument Engineer communicates on a regular basis with the electrical,
civil, mechanical and structural engineers within the department in order to
take care of any interdisciplinary obligation for the modifications. It is
their responsibility to act as a core to make sure the entire integral package
is assembled correctly prior to distributing. He/she has the responsibility of
collecting, talking about and responding to any queries or comments that may
come from the approval of a modification package. In addition, he/she oversees
and leads the construction, engineering and pre-commissioning contract staff
throughout the execution of the modification.
The instrument engineer is usually responsible for the
following activities:
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Responsible for the design and development of
instrumentation systems for industrial facilities. This includes the
specification of industrial instrumentation, including the material to support
installation.
·
Develop instrumentation installation drawings,
data sheets and specifications, in full compliance with recognized industry
standards, safety standards, and various client specifications.
·
Assist in the technical development of assigned
project P&IDs.
·
Develop technical tabulation to support the
selection of instrumentation and control systems.
·
Assist in the development of project schedules
and manpower requirements.
·
Review and checking of technical vendor
submittals for installation requirements.
·
Prepare instrumentation calculations for control
valves, flow orifices, and relief valves as required.
·
Provide support to procurement of instrument
items.
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