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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Lead Engineer/Specialist - Instrumentation

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A B.Tech/B.E. in Instrumentation.
  • 15–20 years of basic and detailed engineering experience in the upstream oil and gas, refinery, and petrochemical industries.
  • Knowledge of international codes and standards and best engineering practices applicable to automation.
  • Knowledge of quality management systems and procedures.
  • Knowledge of project management and control procedures.
  • Knowledge of automation workflows and interdisciplinary coordination.
  • Knowledge of project automation deliverables.
  • Knowledge of project risk assessment.
  • Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental norms.
  • Proficiency in understanding P&IDs and process control.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of SmartPlant Instrumentation.
  • Ability to review 3D models.
  • Proficiency with Instrucalc, Flowel, or other instrument sizing software.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Adherence to company, client, and host-country health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality rules and procedures.
  • Ability to complete mandatory safety training.
  • Ability to work flexibly to accommodate different time zones.

Responsibilities

  • Review and provide guidance on preparing discipline engineering and design deliverables, including instrument indexes, specifications, datasheets, bills of materials, location plans, junction box and cable schedules, 3D models, and loop wiring drawings.
  • Complete or review calculations for control valves, pressure safety valves, flow meters, and thermowells.
  • Provide guidance or perform work on field instrumentation for flow, level, pressure, temperature, and analyzers; control, on-off, shutdown, and motorized valves; and gas chromatograph systems.
  • Prepare or guide the preparation of control system designs, procurement, and implementation, including basic process control systems, emergency shutdown systems, and fire and gas systems.
  • Review instrument hook-up, installation, and location designs.
  • Prepare requisitions for quotations and purchases.
  • Review vendor documents and quotations for compliance with project requirements.
  • Participate in project design reviews.
  • Prepare cost and manpower estimates, bid evaluations, and project proposals.
  • Perform interdisciplinary squad checks, particularly for piping, models, mechanical equipment, and buildings.
  • Review instrument database content against P&IDs.
  • Conduct shop inspections and control system factory acceptance and site acceptance testing.
  • Conduct site surveys.
  • Attend risk management meetings, including hazard and operability studies and safety integrity level reviews.
  • Perform technical audits and quality reviews.
  • Perform site pre-commissioning activities and provide engineering support.
  • Observe health and safety procedures, promptly report hazards or incidents, and participate in maintaining a safe workplace.
  • Perform other ad hoc tasks as assigned by a supervisor or management within the reasonable scope of the role and the employee’s skills and capabilities, taking current workload and professional development into account.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the engineering office of a reputable consulting engineering company, preferably in refinery, petrochemical, chemical, fertilizer, or oil and gas work.
  • Leadership, decision-making, delegation, teamwork, coordination, planning, and organizing capabilities.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Business acumen and client focus.
  • Training, mentoring, and innovation capabilities.
  • Ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner in a global, multicultural environment.

About the Company

Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
1919

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