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They work for the companies who manufacture and supply the equipment or for the
companies who use it, such as nuclear and renewable energy companies and environmental
agencies.
C& I engineers need a thorough understanding of the operational processes of an
organization. They have a multidisciplinary role, working closely with colleagues across a
number of functions, including operations, purchasing, and design.
Instrumentation engineers usually have degrees in instrumentation engineering, chemical
engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering and sometimes in the newer
field of Control engineering/control systems engineering. They typically work for industries
with automated processes, such as chemical or manufacturing plants, with the goal of
improving system productivity, reliability and stability.

Typical work activities
C& I engineers develop skills in specific control disciplines such as:
- advanced process control(APC)
- distributed control system(DCS)
- programmable logic controllers(PLC)
- supervisory control and data acquisition(SCADA)
The use of these disciplines will depend on the exact nature of individual job roles. In general
however, tasks and responsibilities can include:
- designing and developing new control systems
- testing, maintaining and modifying existing systems
- analysing data and presenting findings in written reports
- managing operations
- working collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers and
other internal staff
- liaising with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities(e.g. the Nuclear
Decommission Authority)
- project managing within cost and time constrained environments
- understanding and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations
and quality standards
- providing advice and consultancy support
- purchasing equipment
- writing computer software and test procedures
- developing new business proposals.

Task II.Comprehension check.
1. What is a control and instrumentation engineer responsible for?
2. What do C& I engineers need to work successfully?
3. What disciplines do C& I engineers develop skills in?
4. What tasks can C& I engineers have?
5. Where do they work as a rule?

Task III.Write a short composition about your future profession.

Grammar focus
The Passive Voice
Exercises
I. Open the brackets using the correct form in the Passive Voice.

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