Instrument and Controls Engineer

NES Fircroft; Wareham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking an Instrument & Control Engineer for a role at the Wytch Farm oilfield near Wareham. The position involves working within a dynamic team to deliver projects, with responsibilities in design, commissioning, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should hold an accredited engineering degree, with experience in the Oil & Gas sector preferred. This is an initial 12-month contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Oil & Gas Industry is desirable.
• Experience working with ATEX equipment is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of Functional Safety IEC61511 is desired but not essential.
• Experience of Operational Technology cyber security is desired but not essential.
• Valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Form part of a multi-discipline team for HAZOP and LOPA studies.
• To work with other disciplines to develop project requirements from concept.
• Producing documentation such as loop sheets and functional design specifications.
• Leading a team to complete commissioning activities.
• Liaising with and managing key third party contractors.
• Ensuring all instrumentation and control aspects meet relevant standards.
• To follow the requirements of Change Management policies.
• To actively participate in the site's working safety initiative.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.

Skills

Team player

Clear written and verbal communication

Self-motivated

Education

Accredited degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

NES Fircroft are looking for an Instrument & Control Engineer to join our Client’s dynamic team at the Wytch Farm oilfield near Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset. This is an initial 12 month contract with the scope to become longer term for the right individual. Mon‑Fri working on site.

The Role :

You will be working within a multi‑disciplined team to safely and cost effectively deliver projects and modifications from concept to operation of new and implementing into legacy systems from an Instrument and Control perspective.

The role will involve design work and commissioning of :

• A full range of instrumentation, Pressure, Temperature, Level, and Flow, in addition to Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Systems.
• Distributed Control Systems, Safety Systems, Fire & Gas Systems, Flow Measurement Systems.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Form part of a multi-discipline team for HAZOP and LOPA studies.
• To work with other disciplines to develop project requirements from concept.
• Producing documentation such as loop sheets, functional design specifications, cross patch schedules, instrument data sheets, functional test procedures and control panel drawings etc.
• Leading a team to complete commissioning activities and ensuring quality assurance.
• Liaising with and managing key third party contractors.
• Ensuring all instrumentation and control aspects meet all relevant site and international standards.
• To follow the requirements of Change Management policies e.g. Plant Modifications Proposals.
• To actively participate in the sites working safety initiative, via safety conversations / observations.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to and actively promoted at all times.

Qualifications & Required Experience :

• Hold an accredited degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in the Oil & Gas Industry is desirable although applications from a related industry will be considered.
• Experience working with ATEX equipment (Compex Trained) is desirable but not essential
• Experience of Functional Safety IEC61511 is desired but not essential
• Experience of Operational Technology cyber security is desired but not essential.
• Team player, clear written and verbal communicator with the ability to build relationships quickly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated and a solutions‑focused mindset with clear ownership of duties
• Valid UK driving license

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.