Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) was established in 2003 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is one of the fastest-growing oil exploration and production companies in Africa. With operations in multiple countries and expanding.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Instrumentation Engineer - Design & Engineering
Location: Akwa Ibom
Key Responsibilities
Review & approve I&C deliverables: Control philosophies, P&IDs, instrument index/datasheets, I/O lists, cause & effect diagrams, alarm/interlock logic.
Ensure compliance with client specs, international standards (IEC, ISA, IEEE, API, SIL/IEC 61511), and local regulations.
Participate in design reviews, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, and safety studies.
Coordinate I&C interfaces with Process, Electrical, Mechanical, and Package units.
Review & approve DCS/PLC, SIS/ESD, gas detection (Cl, H, HCl, VOCs), and fire/alarm systems; ensure segregation & redundancy in chlorine/hydrogen areas.
Approve instruments for corrosive/toxic services: Pressure, flow, temperature, level (hazardous area), analyzers (Cl, moisture, pH, conductivity); ensure proper material selection & compliance.
Review & approve instrument/system requisitions, TBE, vendor drawings; participate in vendor meetings; ensure maintainability, spares, FAT planning & witnessing.
Ensure document control, traceability, and approval of deviations & technical queries.
Support project specs, standardization guidelines, and lessons learned documentation.
Act as single point of contact for I&C with client, consultant, vendors, and other disciplines.
Support planning for installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.
Requirements Functional Skills:
Strong knowledge of DCS, PLC, SIS / ESD systems architecture and configuration
Experience in chlorine, hydrogen, and HCl handling instrumentation systems
Preparation and review of P&IDs, Instrument Index, I/O List, Control Philosophy, C&E diagrams
Selection and specification of instruments for corrosive and hazardous services
Knowledge of Hazardous Area Classification (Zone 1 / Zone 2) and intrinsic safety concepts
Hands-on experience with pressure, flow, level, temperature transmitters and control valves
Familiarity with Gas Detection Systems (Cl, H), Fire & Alarm systems
Experience in Analyzer systems (Chlorine, pH, Conductivity, Moisture, etc.)
Understanding of IEC, ISA, API standards and IEC 61511 (SIL) requirements
Participation in HAZOP, SIL, LOPA studies
Vendor document review, technical bid evaluation, and FAT witnessing
Knowledge of Material selection (PTFE, Monel, Hastelloy, FRP, etc.) for chlorine service
Experience in installation supervision, loop checking, pre-commissioning and commissioning
Familiarity with calibration procedures and maintenance planning
Strong troubleshooting skills in plant operations and shutdown scenarios.