Instrumentation & Control Engineer

About the role

The Instrumentation & Control Maintenance Engineer ensures the reliability, accuracy, and availability of all instrumentation, control, and automation systems within a power plant. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, optimizing maintenance response, and supporting safe, efficient plant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain high availability and performance of I&C, automation, and control systems.
• Execute routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and resolve I&C faults promptly to reduce MTTR.
• Apply root‑cause analysis to recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support initiatives to improve MTBF and overall equipment lifecycle cost.
• Manage I&C spares, tools, and maintenance infrastructure.
• Prepare maintenance reports and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth plant operation.
• Adhere to safety procedures, OEM recommendations, and quality standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Computer Engineering/Science or related field.
• 3‑5 years of relevant experience in the power industry.
• Professional certification such as COREN is an advantage.

Required skills

• Instrumentation systems
• Control and automation systems
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Root cause analysis
• MTBF/MTTR improvement
• Use of OEM recommendations and safety procedures