Automation Engineer (Offshore)

TN United Kingdom; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Offshore Automation Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in the design and engineering of cutting-edge projects in the oil and gas sector. This exciting opportunity offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office and remote work effectively. You will engage in critical tasks such as developing control system specifications and ensuring compliance with industry standards. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a challenging role that contributes to some of the largest projects in the world, this is the perfect position for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

Hybrid Working - 3 days in office, 2 days from home

IR35 Determination - Outside IR35

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-discipline engineering teams in oil & gas.
• Knowledge of ICSS and instrumentation communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and engineering deliverables for offshore projects.
• Review vendor documentation and ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Instrumentation Engineering

DCS, ESD, FGS Knowledge

Control System Specifications

Process Control Narrative Development

HAZOP and SIL Reviews

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC Systems

DCS Systems

SIS Systems

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Client:

Technical Staffing Resources

Location:

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Technical Staffing Resources (TSR) are the in-house agency and master vendor for KBR, a leading global engineering, construction, and services company.

KBR supports the hydrocarbon and government services markets on six continents. They offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects.

We are looking for an Offshore Automation Engineer on a 6+ month contract based in Leatherhead.

On Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• IR35 Determination - Highly likely to be outside, so engagement through an LLC is permitted

Role Overview:

An instrumentation engineer experienced in multi-discipline engineering teams, mainly in the oil & gas industry, working on greenfield offshore projects including conceptual studies, FEED, detailed design, and installations.

Responsibilities / Experience:

• Undertake design and engineering deliverables, with knowledge of ICSS including DCS, ESD, and FGS, and instrumentation communication protocols.
• Develop preliminary and final stage I&C, contributing to P&IDs, Instrument List, and Control system specifications.
• Specify and requisition DCS, PLC, and SIS systems, with experience in their full life cycles.
• Review vendor documentation for compliance with project and process specifications.
• Develop automation-related deliverables such as I/O lists and interface requirements.
• Assist in process control narrative development, Cause and Effects, etc.
• Develop philosophies, block diagrams, and datasheets for systems.
• Support and review design work, drawings, layouts, Cable Schedules, and Termination diagrams.
• Contribute to HAZOP, SIL, and design reviews; conduct FAT for control systems.
• Awareness of NORSOK standards and subsea systems is essential.