Sr. Designer Instrumentation

Job Title: Sr. Designer
Reports to: HOD / Manager / Lead Engineer
Grade: 8 - 10
Department: Instrumentation

2. Job Purpose

To lead design, installation, and commissioning support activities related to instrumentation and telecom engineering for various projects. Act as the focal point for these disciplines to ensure timely and successful project completion. Support bid reviews, understand the instrumentation and telecom scope, and estimate man-hours for bids as required.

3. Job Dimensions

• Direct Reports: Up to 6 Designers
• Total Team Size: Up to 6
• Financial Dimensions: None

4. Key Accountabilities

Budgets and Plans:

• Lead and motivate a team of designers.
• Prepare engineering deliverables for projects.
• Ensure effective execution of instrumentation engineering activities.
• Develop trainee designers and support bid estimations for man-hours.

Project Management:

• Lead detailed design and engineering activities for instrumentation, automation, and telecom projects.
• Prepare and review technical deliverables such as architecture diagrams, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, installation drawings, and MTO (Material Take Off).
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors, and review interdisciplinary documents for instrumentation input.
• Participate in project reviews, including 3D model reviews and site visits for data collection.
• Ensure project documentation is streamlined and compliant with internal standards.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance productivity.

Networking:

• Maintain relationships with internal departments, contractors, consultants, and service providers while upholding business ethics.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:

• Follow departmental policies to deliver quality and cost-effective services.

Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment (QHSE):

• Ensure compliance with all quality, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Collaborate with HSE and Quality departments to maintain system documentation and implement improvements.
• Participate in project reviews and ensure adherence to standards, identifying non-conformance and advising on corrective actions.

Statement and Reports:

• Contribute to the preparation of timely and accurate departmental reports.

Other Assignments:

• Perform any other related duties as directed by supervisors.

5. Communications & Working Relationships

Internal:

• Engage with interdisciplinary teams to address critical project issues.

External:

• Work closely with contractors, vendors, and local customer representatives.

6. Work Environment & Decision-Making Authority

• Responsible for preparing engineering deliverables and ensuring effective execution of instrumentation/telecom systems.
• Operates within an integrated team environment.

7. Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or relevant field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; 3D Modelling is an advantage.

Minimum Experience:

• 8 years of relevant experience in instrumentation, automation, and telecom engineering.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong knowledge of preparing engineering drawings and documents in instrumentation/telecom fields.
• Proficient in IT tools and software related to design.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and team integration skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-oriented, with time management and high integrity.