Instrumentation & Controls Lead

Savannah Energy is a young, high growth, highly ambitious energy company. We are focused on operating in countries where we can make a difference to our host communities, where we can play a strategic role in the energy sector and where we can make a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the country. Our vision is to create a best in class African-focused energy company that we and our stakeholders are proud of.

Our five core values of Sustainability, Excellence, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Teamwork define the essence of Savannah and underpin our corporate culture.

• E (Experienced Professional)

• Instrumentation & Controls Lead is responsible for maintaining all the instrumentation and controls equipment/devices safely and efficiently across all the field locations, for continuous plant availability and effective oil/gas delivery to customers.

• Minimum of HND or
  
  B.Eng. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Instrumentation & Automation Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in oil refining, petrochemical, or gas processing industry, with at least three years in a supervisory role.
• Skilled in the installation, repair, and maintenance of various instrumentation systems, equipment, and components.
• Strong working knowledge of Fire & Gas systems, PLC, DCS, and SCADA platforms.
• Excellent critical and analytical thinking abilities.
• Effective time management and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capable of multitasking and working independently with minimal supervision.
• Fully conversant with Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
• Familiar with work order system processes.
• Able to remain calm and focused under pressure and in emergency situations.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Conversant with the use and application of HART Communicator to access field instruments for calibration.
• Highly proficient in diagnosing and resolving complex instrumentation and control issues.
• Comprehensive understanding of instrumentation documentation in oil/gas production and processing facilities, including:
  • P& (Piping and Instrumentation diagrams, Process Flow Sheets).
  • Cause and Effect Charts.
  • Instrumentation drawings and documentation.
  • Piping Isometric Drawings.
  • Process Flow Diagrams.
  • Loop Diagrams.
  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Experienced with Allen Bradley PLCs, Rockwell View Logic, Daniel Ultrasonic Flow Meters, Gas Chromatographs, and related instrumentation technologies.
• Be willing to live our values and have a passion for Projects that Matter
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• Perform fault-finding on instrumentation and controls distribution systems using relevant drawings, procedures, codes, and safety regulations to quickly rectify faults, ensuring equipment availability and asset integrity.
• Ensure all instrumentation and control equipment operate within design limits to meet the technical integrity targets of the oil/gas processing facility.
• Develop and maintain a database of all instrument-related safety-critical equipment, ensuring timely periodic maintenance in line with statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Senior E&I Engineer to identify bad actors in the plant and develop preventive maintenance schedules for execution via CMMS (SAP).
• Provide lead supervision and training to assigned staff on tasks including installation, repair, troubleshooting, planning, modification, design, and calibration of instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate field devices such as transmitters, Daniel Orifice Meters, ultrasonic meters, PSVs, flare meters, Coriolis meters, turbine meters, differential meters, control valves, fire and gas detectors, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, PLCs, DCS, SCADA, moisture analysers, gas chromatographs, VFDs, and telecommunications equipment.
• Support the development of the annual budget for instrumentation devices and consumables by analysing failure patterns and repair activities.
• Oversee and conduct on-the-job training (OJT) for staff on the operation and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems including…