System Engineer H/F at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

• SPIE Global Services Energy is looking for a Skilled and Experienced System Engineer to play a pivotal role in supervising the ICSS vendor for a major project in Lagos, Nigeria.

What’s the Role?

• As a System Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of this critical project, ensuring seamless integration, validation, and implementation of the ICSS (Integrated Control and Safety System). Here’s what you’ll do:

Engineering Development

• Ensure the ICSS vendor has access to all relevant and up-to-date documentation for system development.
• Oversee the design and engineering process to guarantee alignment with project specifications.

Vendor Coordination

• Act as the primary interface with the ICSS vendor, managing all technical and operational interactions.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to the delivery schedule, identifying and resolving potential roadblocks early.

Solution Validation

• Plan, oversee, and track all validation milestones, including document reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Ensure the solution meets all functional, safety, and performance requirements.

Site Preparation

• Proactively plan and coordinate any necessary site shutdowns to implement the ICSS solution with minimal disruption.
• Prepare the site for a seamless transition to the new system.

Training

• Identify training needs within the project scope, working closely with the ICSS vendor.
• Define, schedule, and oversee the delivery of all required training sessions to ensure teams are fully equipped to operate and maintain the system.
• Continuous Improvement
• Analyze the project timeline to identify critical paths and potential risks.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to prevent delays and optimize project execution.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Industrial Electronics, or Industrial Computing.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years in control systems engineering, preferably in FPSO or offshore environments.
• Hands-on expertise with Schneider Foxboro DCS and Triconex SIS is essential.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in DCS and SIS programming (IEC 61131-3) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus,OPC, Ethernet).
• Solid knowledge of safety standards and redundant systems in offshore settings.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication skills, able to collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel and work offshore (BOSIET/OPITO certification is a plus).