Instrumentation Engineer

Pharmaceutical Project

Zurich, Switzerland

CHF90,000 - CHF100,000

Flights / Accommodation / Living Allowance

Currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor for an Instrumentation Engineer. You will be working on the next phase of a Pharmaceutical Project just outside of Zurich, Switzerland.

Role Responsibilities

• Inspect, commission, maintain and troubleshoot process control instrumentation and specialised equipment

• Complete all relevant project documentation including knowledge of completion system

• Perform highly skilled commissioning, testing, maintenance and repair on control, metering and recording instruments, control apparatus, data logging and display equipment, communications/ telemetering systems and Fire & Gas equipment

• Perform commissioning duties on, control circuits, level control devices, flow control devices, temperature control devices and pressure control devices

• Install, calibrate, commission, troubleshoot and repair of input sensors such as flow meters, level transducers, pressure transducers, fire & gas equipment and other monitoring equipment

• Support the execution of commissioning procedures for assigned electrical tasks

• Acceptance of Mechanically Complete Sub system packages from Construction

• Punch List management and responsibility of offered Sub systems / Systems

• Complete all relevant project documentation including knowledge of completion systems

• Read, interpret and work from vendor documentation, project drawings, schematic diagrams and equipment manuals

• Knowledge of low, medium and high voltage switchgear

• Knowledge of cathodic protection, corrosion control and associated equipment

• Commission lighting systems and associated control systems

• Inspect and set safety switches

• Maintain records and prepare regular and special reports on electrical and electronic systems

• Analyse work problems and make corrections when will facilitate the completion of system assignments

• Maintain equipment records and parts inventory

• Coordinate activities with other departments and staff

• Establish positive working relationships with immediate supervision and personnel from other departments

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written. Be able to follow oral and written instructions

• Read, understand and follow Permit to Work procedures

Role Requirements

• Instrument/Electrical theory, work methods, tools and testing equipment used in the commissioning of Pharmaceutical Facilities

• 5 years of responsible experience in commissioning a variety of instrumentation and automation systems common to Oil/ Gas or Petrochemical or Pharmaceutical Industry;

  • Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), telephone, telemetry equipment

  • Fire & Gas equipment

  • Valve Positioners

  • DC Power Systems

  • Analog and Discrete Signals

  • Pneumatic Systems

  • Hart Protocol

• Proficient in Control Logic Schemes

• Experience with various PLC, DCS, and Fire & Gas control systems

• PLC logic controls

• Process Automation

• Report writing and records maintenance

• Permit to work System

• Cause and Effect logic relationships of equipment

• Report writing and records maintenance

• Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures