FPSO Lead Instrumentation Engineer

Altea Energy; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Altea Energy is seeking a FPSO Lead ICSS Instrument Engineer to coordinate all ICSS and Instrumentation activities for a major FPSO development. You will manage engineering deliverables, interfaces with process, electrical, HVAC, and safety teams, and support commissioning and FATs during execution.

The role requires 15+ years in instrumentation/ICSS for offshore projects, strong leadership, and international collaboration across Europe and Asia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Instrumentation and ICSS engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Extensive experience with FPSO or offshore production facilities.
• Strong knowledge of Field Instrumentation, Process Control Systems, Emergency Shutdown (ESD), Fire & Gas Systems, Detailed Engineering, EPC project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICSS and Instrumentation engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure ICSS and Instrumentation deliverables comply with specs, standards, and safety regulations.
• Supervise EPC Contractor activities related to ICSS/Instrumentation and monitor progress.

Skills

Instrumentation

ICSS

Project Leadership

Offshore

FAT/iFAT

Interface Management

Construction Support

Education

Chartered Engineer or Engineering Degree (Instrumentation/Automation/Process Control/ICSS)

Job description

Location Paris, France (followed by assignments in Singapore and South Korea during execution)

Contract Type Residential Assignment

Start Date October 2026 (subject to Final Investment Decision)

Duration 1 to 4 Years (Renewable) after FPSO contract award

Role Overview

The FPSO Lead ICSS Instrument Engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating all Instrumentation and Integrated Control & Safety System (ICSS) engineering activities for a major FPSO development project during the detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start‑up preparation phases.

The position ensures that all ICSS and Instrumentation deliverables comply with Company specifications, project requirements, international standards, HSE regulations, schedule, budget, and operational objectives while managing interfaces with multiple engineering disciplines and EPC contractors.

Key Responsibilities

ICSS & Instrumentation Engineering

• Lead all ICSS and Instrumentation engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure consistency, operability, flexibility, and optimization of ICSS and Instrumentation systems.
• Verify compliance with Company specifications, project requirements, applicable standards, and safety regulations.
• Minimize design changes through proactive technical support and timely engineering decisions.
• Review technical documentation including:
  • P&IDs
  • Instrument Indexes
  • Instrument Data Sheets
  • Hook‑up drawings
  • Layouts
  • Cabling drawings
  • Material selection
  • Instrument sizing
• Supervise EPC Contractor activities related to ICSS and Instrumentation.
• Monitor engineering progress, planning, costs, interfaces, and reporting.
• Manage technical interfaces between Instrumentation and:
  • Process Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • HVAC
  • Technical Safety
  • Architectural disciplines
  • Other project packages
• Participate in vendor meetings and technical reviews.
• Attend Pre‑FATs, FATs, and integrated FATs (iFATs).
• Review technical queries, deviations, and waiver requests.
• Promote cost‑effective engineering solutions and design optimization.
• Support construction activities related to ICSS and Instrumentation systems.
• Review construction deliverables and verify compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in site inspections and construction follow‑up.
• Prepare for commissioning and support commissioning teams during execution.
• Witness factory acceptance testing for field instruments and instrumentation packages where required.

Technical Leadership

• Act as the Company's focal point for Instrumentation and ICSS engineering.
• Provide technical guidance to EPC Contractors and vendors.
• Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Report engineering progress, technical issues, quality concerns, and schedule impacts to the Engineering Manager.
• Support engineering change management and project technical reviews.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

HSE Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company HSE policies and procedures.
• Ensure Instrumentation and ICSS systems are designed in accordance with applicable safety standards.
• Participate in construction safety observations and report unsafe conditions.
• Support safe execution during engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.

Qualifications

Education

• Chartered Engineer or Engineering Degree specializing in:
  • Instrumentation
  • Automation
  • Process Control
  • ICSS
  • ESD
  • Fire & Gas Systems

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Instrumentation and ICSS engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Extensive experience with FPSO or offshore production facilities.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Field Instrumentation
  • Process Control Systems
  • Emergency Shutdown (ESD)
  • Fire & Gas Systems
  • Detailed Engineering
  • EPC project execution
• Experience supervising EPC Contractors and major equipment vendors.

Technical Skills

• Instrumentation Engineering.
• Process Control Systems.
• Emergency Shutdown (ESD).
• Detailed Design Review.
• Hook‑up & Cabling Design.
• FAT / iFAT.
• EPC Contractor Supervision.
• Interface Management.
• Construction Support.

Soft Skills

• Strong technical leadership.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural international environment.

Languages

• French is considered an advantage.
• International and multicultural engineering environment.
• Long‑term assignment with engineering and construction phases in Europe and Asia.
• Frequent missions to EPC Contractor offices, vendor facilities, fabrication yards, and offshore sites.