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What are the main phases of Instrumentation and Control project in Oil and Gas EPC ? ✅Instrumentation and Control (I&C) plays a vital role in Oil and Gas Design and Engineering. An I&C project typically follows these main phases: 🔹Basic Engineering: This initial phase defines the overall process requirements and identifies the key parameters that need to be monitored and controlled. Engineers will specify the types of instruments needed (pressure gauges, flow meters etc.) and their locations. 🔹Detailed Engineering: Here, the specifics of the I&C system are designed. Engineers will develop Instrument Datasheets (specifying each instrument's function and technical details), Loop Diagrams (illustrating signal flow between instruments and control systems), and Cable Routing Layouts. 🔹Procurement: Based on the detailed engineering documents, the required instruments, control systems, and other equipment are procured from vendors. 🔹Construction and Installation: During this phase, the I&C equipment is installed in the field according to the design documents. This involves physical installation of instruments, control panels, and cabling. 🔹Pre-commissioning and Commissioning: Before operational startup, the I&C system undergoes rigorous testing. This ensures all instruments are functioning correctly, control loops are properly tuned, and the entire system operates as designed to meet safety and process requirements. 🔹Operation and Maintenance: Once operational, the I&C system requires ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and calibration to ensure continued safe and efficient operation. Important 🔔: Technical and Safety departments continue to provide ongoing training. It's essential for our technical staff to remain well-informed and updated on all systems in place. Additionally, they must maintain vigilant attention to safety procedures, adhering strictly to our rules and policies. 🔹#ICSSengineer #DCSengineer #InstrumentationAndControlEngineer  🔹#OilAndGas #MiddleEast 🔹#ICSSengineer🔔 🎯 🔹#DCSengineer🔔 🎯 🔹#InstrumentAndControlEngineer🔔 🎯 🔹#EngineeringandDesign #Commissioning, #TechnicalSuppport, #ProjectEngineer🔔 🎯

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At MME, we deliver comprehensive electrical and instrumentation solutions that prioritize efficiency, safety, and long-term value. As trusted partners in the Heartland region, our team approaches each project with strategic foresight and unwavering commitment, ensuring that every system we implement supports our clients’ critical operations and growth goals. Core Competencies: Full-Scope Electrical & Instrumentation Services From early site preparation to facility commissioning, our services span installation, calibration, programming, and ongoing maintenance, with a proven track record across diverse industrial environments. Innovation in Execution Each MME project is executed with meticulous attention to detail, backed by industry-leading practices in controls, grounding, power distribution, and heat tracing. We specialize in complex upgrades and retrofits, ensuring that our clients' systems are built to meet future demands, not just current needs. Collaborative Approach to Complex Projects We understand that some projects require not only technical skill but also seamless collaboration and adaptability. Our project team works closely with clients, maintaining alignment with project goals, timelines, and compliance requirements to minimize risks and optimize results. At MME, we are dedicated to excellence, with each project setting a new benchmark for the resilience and scalability of our clients' infrastructure.

Mega Process or Oil& Gas plant: One of the EPC methodology for mega process plant is to break it down to multiple packages each independent with Electrical, mechanical, instrument and piping systems mounted on steel frame skids and then interconnecting together plus balance of plant equipments with multi discipline involvement. In terms of process & interlock diagram, this is nothing but to breakdown overall P& ID into individual package P& IDs plus BOP P&ID all interconnected together to form main P& ID. Combined MR involving all relevant disciplines are prepared that way and used to order the packages and BOP package reviews. Electrical Infrastructure is separate to arrange power to those packages and BOPs. During construction phase, the packages and BOPs are called individual workpacks and installed and commissioned as per the completeness of individual packs with overall integrated commissioning when all packs are ready saving considerable time

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Today, we’re diving into one of the most essential tools for instrumentation engineers in the oil and gas industry: the Piping and Instrumentation Diagram, commonly known as P&ID. Understanding P&IDs is crucial for any instrumentation engineer, especially in the oil and gas industry. They serve as both a roadmap and a reference guide, ensuring safety, efficiency, and clarity in engineering processes.

🔍 Packages vs. Skids: What's the Difference in Oil & Gas Equipment Assemblies? 🔧 In the oil and gas industry, packages and skids are both crucial equipment assemblies, but they differ significantly in their scope, size, and purpose. Let's break it down: 1️⃣ Package: A package refers to a fully integrated system designed to perform a specific function within a process. It includes multiple components, often provided by a vendor as a complete solution with built-in controls. Components: Major equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors) along with piping, instrumentation, and control systems. Examples: Compressor Package: Includes compressors, control systems, and auxiliary equipment. Generator Package: Contains a generator, fuel supply, and control systems. Purpose: Serves a complete functional role such as gas compression, power generation, or chemical injection. 2️⃣ Skid: A skid is a smaller modular unit mounted on a frame or baseplate, designed for easy transport and installation. It often serves as a subsystem within a larger process. Components: Typically includes pumps, valves, and instrumentation pre-assembled on a skid frame. Examples: Pump Skid: Pre-mounted pump with piping and valves. Metering Skid: For measuring flow rates, includes flow meters, valves, and controls. Purpose: Used for smaller modular systems and designed for easy installation. Summary: A package is a complete system with a specific purpose. A skid is a modular assembly, transportable and designed for easy deployment. 👉 Your Thoughts? Have you worked with packages or skids in your projects? Share your experience in the comments! 🔄 Let’s Connect: If you're in the oil and gas industry, feel free to connect for more insights into instrumentation and process control. #OilAndGas #Instrumentation #Packages #Skids #ProcessControl #Engineering #Automation

Hi Connections, Hope you are doing well!! We are hiring for Commissioning Engineer– Fridley, Minnesota – Onsite—Full-Time ---Work Authorization: OPT/ CPT/ GC/ TN/ USC.-----Industry-Oil & Gas. If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please share an updated resume at shahabuddin@dbsiservices.com or you can reach out to me at 908-373-8681. Job Title: Commissioning Engineer Location: Fridley, Minnesota Work Authorization: OPT/ CPT/ GC/ TN/ USC Job Description: Responsibilities: ·Plan and execute the commissioning of hydrogen electrolyze equipment at customer sites within the schedule and budget. ·Perform site acceptance test (SAT) for final handover/acceptance by customers. ·Supervise installation and construction activities at customer sites. Manage subcontractors on location. ·Conduct site surveys in support of proposals, site selection and site requirements definition. ·Conduct inhouse testing of our manufactured equipment in local test facility. ·Resolve installation issues, procedures, and methods by working with management, engineering, quality control and contractors. ·Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and proper record keeping of commissioned equipment. Requirements: ·BE Mechanical/ BE Instrumentation (Electromechanics). ·Working experiences on SCADA/PLC/VFDs/ Process Plant automation/Utilities/ Industrial Networks/ Gas systems backgrounds together with the availability to travel are the expectations and skill sets we have in mind. ·Good instrumentation and controlled experiences. ·Hands on, practical engineering experience –including the ability to interpret schematic diagrams and technical specification documents. ·Demonstrate a tenacious personality and the ability to manage a high volume of customer needs at any time. ·Previous EPC, Oil & Gas experience is considered an asset. ·System Requirement Engineering. ·Project Management. ·Technical Documentation. ·Manages Complexity

Instrument Design Engineers and Their Demands in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry💯 With the increasing in number and complexity of green and brownfield projects, from exploration to refining, the demand for skilled Instrument Design Engineers has surged. Instrument Design Engineers are beneficial to the Nigerian oil and gas industry, playing a key role in project design and construction phases to ensure the safe and efficient operation of oil and gas facilities. Their expertise spans various engineering stages, including Conceptual Engineering Design (CED), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), and Detailed Engineering Design (DED). These engineers possess in-depth knowledge of instrument and piping components, enabling them to generate critical design documents such as Process Interface drawings, SAFE charts, and instrument hook-up diagrams. They are skilled in interpreting Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), developing installation details, and preparing detailed specifications for vendor procurement. They possess the skills to generate Fusible Loop Layout, loop drawings, Selection and Sizing of Control valves, flow meters, Generation of instrument Specification/datasheet for vendor procurement, Preparation of Site Visit checklist for offshore and onshore projects, Tagging of instruments on P&ID Field experience is another critical demand, where engineers prepare site visit checklists for offshore and onshore projects, and develop sketches to As-built drawings. Their role includes generating Material Take-Offs (MTOs), instrument lists, Cause-and-Effect Matrices, and cable, tubing, and tray layouts. Additionally, Instrument Design Engineers must be proficient in control systems like Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Fire & Gas Systems (F&GS), and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). They are conversant with international codes and standards such as API, ANSI, NFPA, ISA, IEEE, IEC, NEMA, ISO, and specifications from companies like Mobil (MPN Specs) and SPDC (DEP). With the ever-increasing complexity of oil and gas projects, the demand for skilled Instrument Design Engineers continues to rise, making them essential for the successful execution of projects and the optimization of operations in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. #traininganddevelopment #learninganddevelopment #oilandgastraining #oilandgasindustry #instrumentationandcontrol #engineeringdesign

Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) are detailed schematic representations of the physical piping and related components in a process flow. In the oil and gas industry, P&IDs are critical for understanding the design, control, and operation of the facilities. They provide a comprehensive overview of the piping systems, process equipment, instrumentation, and control devices. For a more detailed explanation on how to read P&IDs, you can follow our YouTube channel, "Sonu Singh Refinery." We have a comprehensive 5-part video series that covers everything you need to know about P&IDs in the oil and gas industry. This series includes  Part 1: Introduction to P&IDs https://lnkd.in/g_VEYdqr Part 2: https://lnkd.in/g3xJ-R2A  Part 3: Equipment symbology https://lnkd.in/gB2RjPhg Part 4: Piping Symbology https://lnkd.in/gsbhq_Tx Part5: Instrumentation Symbology  https://lnkd.in/gxxdkKKx Following these videos, you will gain a thorough understanding of how to read and interpret P&IDs effectively.