Engineering Lead

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead – Instrumentation to provide technical and discipline support for instrumentation, control and related engineering activities for a major oil & gas project through the integrated FEED and EPC phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Instrumentation & Control engineering activities in line with project specifications, approved standards, safety and quality requirements.
• Provide technical direction to EPC contractors and ensure timely delivery of I&C engineering deliverables.
• Review execution plans, engineering schedules, progress reports, change management recommendations and recovery plans.
• Coordinate I&C interfaces with multi-discipline engineering teams, vendors and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in major project assurance and technical reviews, including HAZOP, HAZID, SIL and SAFOP.
• Support FEED and project execution activities, including relevant project assurance and gate reviews.
• Provide technical support on discipline standards, technical assurance and standardization activities.
• Review and endorse technical deviations, waivers and variations within delegated authority.
• Support commissioning, start-up and troubleshooting activities related to instrumentation, control and telecommunication systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience, including:
  • At least 4 years in the oil & gas industry.
  • At least 1 year in a supervisory, acting leadership or contractor/vendor oversight role.
• Experience in project development studies, FEED and detailed engineering.
• Experience with instrumentation, control and telecommunication systems, including:
  • DCS
  • ESD
  • SCADA
  • Fire & Gas systems
  • Fibre optic and radio communication systems
• Basic knowledge of Hexagon Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI).
• Experience coordinating engineering activities across multiple disciplines and managing engineering contracts.
• Exposure to commissioning, start-up and troubleshooting of I&C and telecommunication equipment in oil & gas processing facilities.
• Knowledge of relevant international engineering standards.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of document control and information management processes.

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