Machinery Control Engineering Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Machinery Control Engineering Specialist to provide technical support and oversee machinery control systems implementation during the EPC, commissioning and start-up phases of projects until handover to the permanent Asset team.

The role focuses on ensuring machinery control systems meet operational requirements, with particular emphasis on safety, reliability, availability, operability and cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities
Provide machinery control engineering support throughout design reviews, engineering studies, commissioning, start-up and troubleshooting activities.
Review and validate machinery control systems and schemes for gas turbines, steam turbines and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Work with machinery control systems including GE, CCC, DCS and DLN tuning.
Develop and review testing procedures for surge tests, DLN tuning, machine test runs and performance tuning.
Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and review machinery performance test results.
Validate machinery performance through theoretical calculations, OEM performance maps and actual site performance.
Lead failure analysis, advanced troubleshooting, punch list resolution, warranty claims and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
Provide technical input on process and machinery interactions and coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
Plan and monitor engineering activities to ensure timely completion and achievement of project objectives.
Supervise contractors, consultants and service providers to ensure compliance with technical requirements.
Maintain issue registers, identify technical risks and support machinery system reliability, availability and cybersecurity.
Support high-risk commissioning activities, including machinery control system monitoring, tuning and optimization.
Prepare technical handover packages for the operating company following project start-up.

Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science with a major in a relevant engineering discipline.
Minimum 8 years of experience in the relevant engineering specialization within the Oil & Gas industry.
Expert-level knowledge of machinery control systems and schemes, including:
GE Machinery Control Systems
CCC (Compressor Controls Corporation)
DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
DLN (Dry Low NOx) tuning
Experience with gas turbines, steam turbines, variable frequency drives and turbomachinery systems.

Technical & Professional Skills
Strong technical expertise in machinery control systems and troubleshooting.
Ability to work and make decisions under high-pressure conditions.
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant technical applications.


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