Instrument Engineer

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Instrument Engineer based in Aberdeen. This will be a PAYE contract role and is office based 4 days per week.
 
The role:
 
Reporting directly to the Engineering and Late Life Manager, the primary function of this position is the provision of Instrument & Controls Engineering technical support for the Asset. 
 
The Instrument & Control Engineer will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver Engineering solutions and changes on the asset. In addition, they will be a subject matter expert across the business and provide technical support to operations on a regular basis. The Instrument & Control Engineer will be responsible for delivering a number of work scopes for a wide variety of brownfield modifications. There will also be the requirement to interface with the EPC contractor and systems vendors on a regular basis to ensure compliance with company processes and procedures.
 

• Responsible engineer for multidisciplinary engineering scopes to provide effective technical. Exercise authority to group of professionals engaged in complex technical issues.
• Apply engineering principles, standards, procedures, good practices to ensure all engineer work is carried out to meet all necessary safety requirements.
• Ensure work processes and procedures are fit for purpose and implemented to ensure the team is consistently applying sound engineering principles and work is performed in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.
• Accountable for discipline engineering deliverables for engineering scopes/changes/studies/investigation. This includes calculations, datasheets, design assessments, review/approval of vendor documents, workpacks, schedules, etc.
• Review and evaluate recommendations and actions proposed by others.
• Works at advanced technical level by providing original approaches to practical and economical solutions.
• Effectively plan work to meet asset requirements and alignment with planning processes.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on engineering activities that affect more than one department or operated asset.
• Plan, organise and carry out special, complex and advanced level studies upon request. Responsible for presenting project proposals, conclusions or recommendations to senior management.
• Take course of action necessary to expedite the successful completion of projects.
• Lead technical change through all steps of innovation, development, risk management, implementation, training and sustainment.

 
You are:

• Experienced in use of standards (e.g. IEC61511 and BS EN60079); instrument and general engineering specifications & datasheets; design calculation, e.g. I.S. calculations; control systems design requirements; understanding of engineering diagrams, e.g. P&ID’s, loop diagrams, pneumatics hook ups, termination drawings. High attention to detail.
• Experience in management of change processes and requirements.
• Proven track record with Offshore Operator. EPC/design experience beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong project development and execution skills.
• Experience in managing engineering contractors and service providers.
• Highly effective relationship builder at all levels, internally and externally. Ability to influence at all levels.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a flexible team environment, effectively handling cultural, political and economic differences.

 
At a minimum, you have:
 
Essential

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or Applied Science.
• Broad Instrument and Systems Engineering experience.
• Functional Safety Engineer Certification

 
Desirable

• Professional Registration
• COMPEX12 Application Design Engineer Certification

 
 
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/083699


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