Instrumentation & Control Engineer


  2026-05-20
  Benin, Nigeria
  Not specified
  Banking & Finance

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Instrumentation & Control Engineer - AEL

Job Identification: 562
Location: Benin, Edo
Job type: Full-time

Accountabilities

  • Specify and select instruments and control devices, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level sensors.
  • Oversee the installation, calibration, and testing of instrumentation and control systems.
  • Maintain accurate records of instrumentation systems, modifications, and upgrades.
  • Design and specify instrumentation and control systems for oil and gas production, processing, and transportation facilities.
  • Provide technical support during audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
  • Prepare detailed technical documentation, including engineering reports, manuals, and operational guidelines.
  • Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure the reliability and accuracy of equipment.
  • Integrate safety instrumented systems (SIS) to ensure compliance with safety integrity level (SIL) standards.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies and risk assessments.
  • Develop and review Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), logic diagrams, and instrument loop diagrams.
  • Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs and DCSs to optimize operational processes.
  • Implement advanced process control strategies to enhance efficiency and operational performance.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in instrumentation and control engineering.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity.

Professional Qualification

  • Professional certification in Instrumentation and Control (e.g., ISA, TUV Functional Safety Engineer) is an advantage.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering within the oil and gas industry, with upstream experience preferred.
  • Proven experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, or related field.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Strong project management and organizational abilities.
  • Strong knowledge of process instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and communication protocols (e.g., HART, MODBUS, FOUNDATION Fieldbus).
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in control system design, programming, and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and manage multiple priorities.
  • Familiarity with international standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 61511, and API guidelines, API 670.
  • Expertise in the use of simulation and modeling tools for system optimization.

Application Deadline: 30th May, 2026; 11:00 PM.


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