Electrical / Instrumentation / Telecommunications Lead

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in the offshore industry seeks an Electrical / Instrumentation / Telecommunications Lead in Norwich. The role involves designing innovative and compliant systems for remote operations in the Oil & Gas sector. Candidates must have extensive experience and be educated to HND or degree level in relevant engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
• Proven experience in DSEAR/ATEX application.
• Accreditation for IEC61508/61511.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review power distribution systems for unmanned platforms.
• Design instrumentation and control architectures for remote monitoring.
• Ensure EIT designs comply with API, IEC, DNV regulations.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Control systems

Safety systems design

Load management

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

HND or equivalent in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Electrical / Instrumentation / Telecommunications Lead, Norwich

Client: PwE Recruitment Group Limited

Location: Norwich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

Electrical Instrumentation & Telecommunications (EIT) Engineer

Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered.

Role Overview

Our client is a leading engineering solutions provider, dedicated to excellence in the offshore industry. They specialise in delivering innovative, dependable, and sustainable solutions for their clients.

Key Responsibilities

Telecommunication Systems:

• Develop and review power distribution systems for remote/unmanned platforms, including solar PV, battery storage, and diesel generators.
• Optimise load management for Low Voltage and High Voltage electrical systems.
• Specify and design IEC 60079-compliant (ATEX/Ex-rated) hazardous area equipment.
• Support power system studies (load flow, fault analysis, relay coordination).
• Ensure robust earthing, lightning, and cathodic protection systems.
• Define electrical packages — lighting, navigation aids, HVAC, switchgear, and more.

Instrumentation & Control:

• Design instrumentation and control architectures for remote monitoring and operation.
• Develop WHCPs, CIUs, SIS, ESD, and FGS systems.
• Select offshore-suitable instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, metering, flow, valves).
• Conduct SIL assessments and implementation per IEC 61508/61511.
• Assist in the Specification and design of remote communication systems (VSAT, VHF/UHF radios, PAGA, CCTV, and fibre-optic / microwave radio networks).
• Ensure SCADA, RTU, and data telemetry systems are optimised for unmanned operations.
• Implement cybersecurity measures for remote monitoring and control.
• Support testing (FAT / SAT), construction, commissioning activities for electrical and control systems.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure all EIT designs comply with client standards, API, IEC, DNV, ABS, and local offshore regulations.
• Support HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and functional safety reviews.
• Ensure adherence to IEC 60079 for hazardous area classification (explosive gas environments).
• Implement fail-safe and redundancy measures for unmanned facility control systems.

Essential

• Educated to minimum of HND or equivalent standard in Instrumentation or control / Electrical Engineering
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline

Experience

• Proven experience in Instrumentation, control, and safety systems design
• Proven experience in application of DSEAR / ATEX
• Minimum 10 years' experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar industry
• 15 years' experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar industry
• Experience of working on or with top tier COMAH sites
• Experience in all aspects of Instrumentation / Control / Electrical / Telecoms engineering.
• Accreditation for the application of IEC61508/61511 (TUV qualification or similar)