ICSS Maintenance Lead at VINCI Construction

Job Purpose

• The Lead ICSS Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and integrity of all Instrumentation, Control, and Safety Systems (ICSS) onboard the FPSO.
• This position provides leadership, technical expertise, and operational support to maintain high system availability, ensure compliance with company standards, and optimize plant performance.

Key Responsibilities
Operations & Maintenance:

• Lead the operation and maintenance of all ICSS systems (DCS, ESD, F&G, PLC, SCADA) to ensure maximum reliability and safety of the FPSO.
• Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance tasks in alignment with maintenance plans and OEM recommendations.
• Troubleshoot complex ICSS failures and provide root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Manage ICSS software updates, patches, and backups to maintain integrity and cybersecurity compliance.
• Ensure the implementation of functional safety standards (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511).
• Validate and approve system modifications, logic changes, and engineering requests.

Team Leadership & Coordination:

• Supervise and mentor the ICSS and Instrumentation technicians offshore.
• Coordinate with other discipline leads (Electrical, Mechanical, Process, HSE) to support integrated maintenance campaigns.
• Liaise closely with the onshore support team and system vendors for remote troubleshooting and technical assistance.
• Ensure accurate reporting and documentation of all ICSS activities, interventions, and system status.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor ICSS system performance KPIs and implement reliability improvement initiatives.
• Develop and optimize maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and improve system resilience.
• Participate in Management of Change (MoC) reviews, risk assessments, and reliability studies.
• Ensure that all ICSS systems meet ExxonMobil’s standards for integrity, safety, and operational excellence.

HSE & Compliance:

• Promote and enforce company HSE policied and ensure safe execution of all ICSS activities
• Guarantee compliance with offshore safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Support Functional Safety Assessments and ensure SIL verification and validation activities are performed.

About You
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical, or Automation Engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in ICSS, including at least 5 years in offshore FPSO operations and maintenance.
• Proven background in control & safety system maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with major ICSS vendor platforms (e.g., Yokogawa, Honeywell, ABB, Emerson, Siemens, Schneider).
• Experience in oil & gas production, FPSO systems, and offshore safety management.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
• Good understanding of process control, safety systems, and instrumentation principles.
• Proficient in ICSS configuration tools, logic programming, and system diagnostics.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Additional Information:

• Rotation: 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off in Nigeria
• Work environment: Offshore FPSO with multicultural teams.
• Expected to participate in emergency response and critical maintenance operations as required.

Why join us ?

• Our DNA: Trust, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility
• Joining us means becoming part of a large group while enjoying the agility and warmth of a human-sized company!
• A personalized onboarding journey from day one, with tailored career follow-up
• Opportunities for growth, training, and mobility within a fast-growing international group
• Close and supportive management
• Recognition of employee performance through a company savings plan
• Pride in shared achievements
• Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where we operate (Human Rights Guide)
• Commitment to the health and safety of our employees
• At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, CSR initiatives are deeply embedded in our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, in our DNA