Instrumentation and Controls Engineer Jobs at ExxonMobil | Bengaluru, India

Job Description

Summary

ExxonMobil, one of the world’s leading energy and chemical companies, is hiring an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in Bengaluru, India. This role offers an opportunity to work on global upstream and downstream projects, providing technical expertise in instrumentation systems, control systems, PLCs, and safety instrumented systems (SIS). The position focuses on engineering design, troubleshooting, compliance, and optimization while collaborating with international teams. With competitive pay, excellent benefits, and global career exposure, this opportunity is ideal for professionals in instrumentation, electronics, and controls engineering with oil & gas or petrochemical industry experience.

Job Details at a Glance

Responsibilities

As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at ExxonMobil Bengaluru, you will:

• Support operations and maintenance through centralized engineering services for global upstream and downstream facilities.
• Provide technical expertise ensuring compliance with industry codes, company standards, and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot and improve instrument reliability, availability, and cost optimization.
• Develop and execute instrument surveillance programs, analyzing maintenance records and performance data.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors for design and engineering deliverables; review and approve technical documents.
• Guide junior engineers on standards, worksheets, design calculations, and bid evaluations.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, classification studies, and FATs as required.
• Support construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of I&C systems.
• Execute life-cycle management of PLCs, SIS, and control systems, including upgrades and obsolescence planning.
• Review and update technical documentation (P&IDs, control narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams).

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering (minimum GPA 6.0).
• At least 5 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering in oil & gas, refining, or petrochemical sectors.
• Hands-on expertise in selection and sizing of pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments, as well as control and shutdown valves.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, local codes, and safety compliance regulations.
• Work permit eligibility to work in India.

Preferred:

• Experience with Safety Instrument Systems (SIS), specification sheets, and programming/configuration.
• Exposure to complex instrument systems (machinery control, vibration monitoring, custody transfer metering, burner management systems).
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, cause-and-effect logic, and control system architecture.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools (SAP, Analytics for Excel, Tableau).
• Certification in Functional Safety.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in global teams.

Employee Benefits

ExxonMobil offers a rewarding and long-term career path with:

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and health benefits, including maternity leave.
• Retirement and financial security benefits.
• Global networking and cross-functional career opportunities.
• Annual paid vacations and holidays.
• Relocation support and company-provided transportation.
• Tuition assistance, training, and professional development programs.
• Daycare assistance and flexible workplace policies.

Why Join ExxonMobil?

At ExxonMobil, you’ll work on cutting-edge instrumentation and control technologies that support safe, reliable, and efficient energy operations worldwide. Joining as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in Bengaluru means becoming part of a diverse global workforce focused on advancing sustainable solutions and shaping the future of energy.

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