Senior Instrument Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance and instrumentation engineering expertise for the life cycle management of field instrumentation at a leading Gas-to-Liquids facility.
• Lead engineering design, calculations, and specifications for instrument-related projects and plant changes.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and Shell DEP standards.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs, specifically focusing on HEMP and Safety Critical Activities.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support to eliminate bad actors and maximize asset reliability.
• Coordinate Instrumented Protective Functions (IPF) classification and management.
• Manage OPEX/CAPEX build-up and spend for instrumentation-related activities.
• Support the leadership and technical coaching of site personnel to meet business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation & Control engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in instrumentation within the oil & gas industry.
• Proven experience in process control, automation, design, troubleshooting, or maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) or equivalent structured problem-solving methods.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and coaching skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Bintulu, Sarawak.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Shell DEPs and DCAF requirements and implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and annual performance-related increases.
• Opportunities for continuous skill growth and professional development.
• Access to a wide range of training and development programs.
• Flexible working hours and possibilities for remote/mobile working.
• Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment.

About the Company

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing 96,000 people across more than 70 countries. We are transitioning to become a net-zero emissions business while providing the energy that people around the world need today.