Control Systems Engineer

INEOS Energy; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Energy is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to support operated assets onshore and offshore, reporting to the Operations Asset Manager – Pegasus. Based primarily at the Norwich office with offshore travel to asset sites and London offices as required, you will design, implement and maintain DCS/SCADA/PLC and SIS systems while upholding cyber security standards.

The role requires a degree in engineering and hands-on experience in oil and gas control systems, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with industrial control and telecoms systems.
• Background in control systems engineering in oil & gas.
• Experience with SIS configuration, implementation and support.
• Knowledge of OT networks and safety-instrumented systems (SIS).

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, install and commission DCS/SCADA/PLC and SIS systems.
• Provide on-going support and troubleshooting for DCS/SCADA/PLC/SIS.
• Support telecoms equipment for the OT network.
• Produce and maintain control systems documentation throughout life cycle.
• Deliver modifications with compliance and quality.
• Run onshore and offshore control systems projects.
• Implement OT cyber security per IGGNs and standards.
• Travel to offshore assets and London offices; work onsite in Norwich.

Skills

Control systems engineering

Industrial telecoms

OT cyber security

Oil & gas experience

SIS knowledge

Communication

Onshore/offshore operations

Safety-critical systems

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

Honeywell Experion PKS

Schneider Electric Triconex

Ethernet/Modbus/OPC

Windows OS security

Job description

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT & JOB PURPOSE

At INEOS Energy we produce and trade oil, gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon credits. This is supported by our investments in low carbon technologies, which will help sustain our business through the energy transition. Direct examples of these areas are ‘Project Greensand’, our pioneering carbon storage project in the Danish North Sea and our investment in HydrogenOne Capital.

INEOS Energy is the owner of several interests in in the UK North Sea, with production from INEOS-operated Breagh and Clipper South. UK operations are managed directly by in-house support and offshore crew members.

We are looking for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to form an integral part of the operations team supporting operated assets both on and offshore. The role will report into Operations Asset Manager – Pegasus.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Promote, through ownership and participation, the INEOS 20 principles and auditing in all aspects of production and operations
• Ensure compliance with the relevant control, systems and cyber related INEOS Group Guidance Notes (IGGNs) and industry standards & regulations
• Responsible for the design, configuration, testing, installation and commissioning of DCS / SCADA/ PLC and SIS systems
• Provide support and troubleshooting for DCS / SCADA / PLC and SIS systems
• Provide support and troubleshooting for telecoms equipment pertaining to the OT network
• Responsible for the production and modifications of control systems documentation pertaining to the life cycle of the systems
• Deliver control system modifications in both technical compliance and quality
• Execute both onshore and offshore control systems operations and projects
• Implement, maintain and monitor Operational Technology cyber security in-line with INEOS Group Guidance Notes (IGGNs) and industry standards & regulations
• Supplementary duties as required to support other assets and the wider INEOS Energy

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Strong working knowledge and experience of industrial control and telecoms systems
• Previous experience in a control systems engineering role within the oil & gas industry
• Relevant experience in configuration, implementation, support and modification including Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Preferred experience:
• Honeywell Experion PKS
• Schneider Electric Triconex
• Industrial Networks (Ethernet, Modbus, OPC)
• Windows OS, security and networking
• Operational Technology cyber security

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Results orientated, conscientious with a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Solutions focused with the ability to implement improvements and efficiencies where appropriate
• Safety-first approach in all areas of work

This role is based onsite at our Norwich office predominantly. Travel to offshore assets and the London offices will be required.