Instrument ( ICSS) Engineer
60836096
Posted: 07/09/2026
- Competitive
- Azerbaijan, Baku
- Contract
POSITION TITLE: ICSS Engineer
This role is for the Shah Deniz Compression (SDC) project which will build a new Normally Uninhabited Installation (NUI) to be installed in the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan. The role will be based in the selected engineering contractor office and selected fabrication facility in Baku (Azerbaijan) and offshore for the greenfield and brownfield hook up and commissioning.
The SDC Integrated Control & Safety System (ICSS) Commissioning Lead will support the SDC Commissioning Lead with safe and efficient delivery of Greenfield and Brownfield Commissioning readiness, Contractor oversight, MC acceptance, pre-commissioning, commissioning and alignment /coordination with the facilities’ Operations teams for the SDC project. The ICSS Commissioning Lead will be expected to set the highest standards in HSE and quality, promote and role model the bp approach of “Who We Are”.
BASIC SKILLS
A high-level of communication and interpersonal skills.
Significant experience on commissioning of telecoms equipment is essential.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Higher education and an extensive controls system equipment commissioning experience base is essential.
EXPERIENCE
Experience of effectively interfacing and working together with Design / Construction and Commissioning Contractors and Operations entities.
Experience with HSSE issues related to on-site activities.
Deep understanding of bp Construction & Commissioning Defined Practices (or similar) for both Greenfield and Brownfield projects and the latest international standards that assure integrity of build and construction quality.
Experience with diverse work forces would be highly desirable.
RESPONSIBILITIES & OBJECTIVES
Demonstrate personal HSSE leadership and consistently display excellent HSE behaviours at all times, ensuring that safety expectations are clearly communicated and rigorously maintained.
Review and comment on Engineering/Commissioning contractors’ documents, provide commissioning perspective to Design.
Attending Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT’s).
Input into the compilation of Commissioning Test Procedures.
Input into the required SPILs for the ICSS equipment.
Assist in the creation of the Control Systems LOSH/LOSSH.
Respond to engineering site queries where clarification of design is required and liaise with Eng contractor where an Engineering response to TQ’s is required.
Fully conversant with BP’s System Handover Management requirements.
Input into the development and compilation of relevant ITR’s.
Witnessing and acceptance of Site Acceptance Tests.
Responsible for the validation and verification of the SIS requirements as detailed within the safety system lifecycle plan and the SIS Commissioning & Validation procedure.
Comply with BPs competency guidelines for IEC 61511.
Comply with IEC61511 mandatory SIS Functional Safety Assessments, manage the SIF testing and prepare the SIF packs for the FSA stage 3 audit.
Be fully conversant with and control ICSS software changes in accordance with project software change control procedure.
Responsible for the safety & management of all ICSS commissioning personnel and vendors reps under their control when on-site.
Ensuring all ICSS Commissioning personnel carryout their work and are fully trained in accordance with site PTW procedures.
Provide advice, coaching and training to Azerbaijani National personnel.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
This role is for the Shah Deniz Compression (SDC) project which will build a new Normally Uninhabited Installation (NUI) to be installed in the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan. The role will be based in the selected engineering contractor office and selected fabrication facility in Baku (Azerbaijan) and offshore for the greenfield and brownfield hook up and commissioning.
The SDC Integrated Control & Safety System (ICSS) Commissioning Lead will support the SDC Commissioning Lead with safe and efficient delivery of Greenfield and Brownfield Commissioning readiness, Contractor oversight, MC acceptance, pre-commissioning, commissioning and alignment /coordination with the facilities’ Operations teams for the SDC project. The ICSS Commissioning Lead will be expected to set the highest standards in HSE and quality, promote and role model the bp approach of “Who We Are”.
BASIC SKILLS
A high-level of communication and interpersonal skills.
Significant experience on commissioning of telecoms equipment is essential.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Higher education and an extensive controls system equipment commissioning experience base is essential.
EXPERIENCE
Experience of effectively interfacing and working together with Design / Construction and Commissioning Contractors and Operations entities.
Experience with HSSE issues related to on-site activities.
Deep understanding of bp Construction & Commissioning Defined Practices (or similar) for both Greenfield and Brownfield projects and the latest international standards that assure integrity of build and construction quality.
Experience with diverse work forces would be highly desirable.
RESPONSIBILITIES & OBJECTIVES
Demonstrate personal HSSE leadership and consistently display excellent HSE behaviours at all times, ensuring that safety expectations are clearly communicated and rigorously maintained.
Review and comment on Engineering/Commissioning contractors’ documents, provide commissioning perspective to Design.
Attending Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT’s).
Input into the compilation of Commissioning Test Procedures.
Input into the required SPILs for the ICSS equipment.
Assist in the creation of the Control Systems LOSH/LOSSH.
Respond to engineering site queries where clarification of design is required and liaise with Eng contractor where an Engineering response to TQ’s is required.
Fully conversant with BP’s System Handover Management requirements.
Input into the development and compilation of relevant ITR’s.
Witnessing and acceptance of Site Acceptance Tests.
Responsible for the validation and verification of the SIS requirements as detailed within the safety system lifecycle plan and the SIS Commissioning & Validation procedure.
Comply with BPs competency guidelines for IEC 61511.
Comply with IEC61511 mandatory SIS Functional Safety Assessments, manage the SIF testing and prepare the SIF packs for the FSA stage 3 audit.
Be fully conversant with and control ICSS software changes in accordance with project software change control procedure.
Responsible for the safety & management of all ICSS commissioning personnel and vendors reps under their control when on-site.
Ensuring all ICSS Commissioning personnel carryout their work and are fully trained in accordance with site PTW procedures.
Provide advice, coaching and training to Azerbaijani National personnel.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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