Instrumentation & Controls Lead at Savannah Energy

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 local 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Instrumentation & Controls Lead

Location: Esit Eket, Akwa Ibom
Job Grade: E (Experienced Professional)

Job Purpose / Objectives

• 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 analyzers, gas chromatographs, VFDs, and telecommunications equipment.
• Support the development of the annual budget for instrumentation devices and consumables by analyzing 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 PLCs, VFDs, RTUs, SCADA systems, and software-controlled units.
• Prioritize, plan, and manage projects and workloads; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders; delegate tasks and assess future needs.
• Conduct routine inspections of safety-critical instrumentation equipment, rectify issues, and maintain maintenance records in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Verify the accuracy and quality of work performed by assigned staff, ensuring adherence to standards, specifications, and safety regulations; assist in hiring and performance evaluations.
• Lead safety training sessions and enforce safe work practices across all locations to protect personnel and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and third-party contractors on plant modifications and upgrades, ensuring alignment with approved scopes and industry best practices.
• Initiate cost-reduction strategies for maintenance without compromising quality standards.
• Provide technical input on instrumentation and control systems from conceptual design through detailed engineering, construction, installation, and commissioning.
• Promote reliability engineering principles and best practices across field locations.
• Lead and participate in HSE and technical audits, design reviews, technical studies, HAZOPs, FATs, and third-party inspections.
• Operate programmers, calibrators, measuring/testing devices, hand tools, and trade-specific equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures to eliminate recurring issues.
• Develop scopes of work for third-party instrumentation tasks, participate in technical bid evaluations, and oversee execution in line with approved scopes and standards.
• Manage the use, care, and operation of process control instrumentation and related equipment; recommend and implement improvements in procedures and systems.
• Prepare and submit reports and records of preventive maintenance and repair activities to the Supervisor.
• Coordinate daily activities of the Instrumentation team and report to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

Job & Main Specifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)

• A University Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Instrumentation & Automation Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in oil refining, petrochemical, or gas processing industry, with at least 3 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&ID (Piping and Instrumentation diagrams, Process Flow Sheets).
  • Cause and Effect Charts.
  • Instrumentation drawings and documentation.
  • Piping Isometric Drawings.
  • Process Flow Diagrams.
  • Loop Diagrams.
  • Incident Reporting Procedures.
  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Experienced with Allen Bradley PLCs, Rockwell ViewLogic, Daniel Ultrasonic Flow Meters, Gas Chromatographs, and related instrumentation technologies.
• Be willing to live our values and have a passion for projects that matter.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.