Principal Instrumentation, Control and Automation Engineer at International Energy Services Limited (IESL)

Role Overview:

• Deliver Process Automation Control and Optimisation (PACO) package scope for the BN EPC1 project
• Work in a multi-discipline project team providing all necessary support towards ensuring quality work delivery on schedule
• Work and guide contractor team in delivering the PACO package in line with project specifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and work in line with company guidelines on Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) and Ethics & Compliance.
• Contribute to excellent HSE performance throughout the engineering phase of the project life cycle.
• Drive the delivery of Instrumentation, Control, Automation and Safeguarding system scope by third parties (EPC, design houses, OEMs, Main Automation Contractor) and provide discipline support from detailed engineering to commissioning.
• Review contractor’s work to ensure compliance with Project Specifications, relevant codes and standards, and best industry practices within contractual review periods.
• Carryout appropriate disciple, inter-discipline, inter-package checks and review of engineering design work.
• Contribute to and drive all PACO related studies and workshops eg. SIL assessment, Alarm rationalisation etc.
• Review of construction drawings for all items across the PACO package for installation and construction activities, including providing support for development of work packages.
• Balance technical assurance and commercial considerations to deliver IC&A scope effectively.
• Exhibit strong abilities and experience within the IC&A field, including focus on Process Safety and Automation.
• Ensure successful integration of PACO design across all vendor packages.
• Demonstrate an open mindset to learn and adopt best practices from Shell, partners, and the industry,
• including the benefits of replication and continuous improvement in projects.
• Instrumentation, control and automation scope supervision during construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning in the field.
• Support the CSU team in the handover of equipment and documentation to the operation team.
• Ensure seamless integration of new instrumentation and packages into the existing control system.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.
• Keep track on the execution schedule and report any issues to stakeholders.
• Ensure quality of technical work and the technical integrity, functionality, constructability, safe operation and reliability of designs.
• Update of as-built documentation to ensure adequate handover as required.

Qualification, Experience & Competence Requirements:

• B.Sc./B.Eng/M.Sc/M.Eng Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Controls Engineering or equivalent
• Medically certified fit to work
• A COREN Registered engineer
• Possess valid BOSIET certificate and DPR Offshore Safety Permit
• At least 15 years relevant experience in oil and gas industry with a minimum of 10 years specifically in instrumentation and control engineering design and installation
• Extensive demonstrable experience in Field instrumentation, Control & Automation engineering,
• Process safeguarding systems and Base layer control
• Thorough knowledge of oil field engineering construction methods including its practice and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience working on engineering teams on at least 3 projects of total value US$15 MM each construction contract value.
• Experience with brownfield projects and FPSO modifications is highly desirable.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in use of MS suites and I&C tools such as SmartPlant Instrumentation.
• Be experience in applicable I&C engineering standards (ISA / IEC / NEMA / API), installation, and commissioning standards. Deep working knowledge in external technical standards and in applying technical expertise and experience to deliver engineering solutions that drives best value.
• Experience working with Automation contractors and driving integration of other third-party packages into the automation system
• Demonstrate ability to manage detailed engineering (to ready for construction), site implementation work, commissioning and startup support in oil and gas facilities.
• Proven track record of leading instrumentation, control and automation scopes in the field during project execution.
• A high degree of skill in written and oral communications
• Knowledge of subsea control systems and interface with topsides control systems is an advantage
• Knowledge of Bonga FPSO would be an added advantage