Instrument & Controls and Engineer

Ode Ltd

Great Yarmouth

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Sick pay

Life insurance

Private medical and dental insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

ODE Asset Management Limited (ODE) seeks an experienced Instrument & Controls Engineer to join the Asset Support Team in Great Yarmouth. You will support instrumentation and control systems across offshore gas installations and renewable assets, ensuring safety, integrity and reliability through lifecycle management.

Responsibilities include managing SBOMs and SIF loops, FAT participation, and coordinating modifications with operations.

Qualifications

Engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience in Instrumentation, Control Systems or related engineering discipline.
Demonstrable experience in instrumentation and control engineering within offshore gas production or similar environment.
Strong working knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, maintenance and operational support.
In-depth knowledge of IEC 61511 and functional safety principles.
Knowledge of EEMUA 191 and EEMUA 201.
Knowledge of IEC 62443 and OG86 cybersecurity framework.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage modifications to asset instrumentation and control systems per Change procedures.
Develop detailed scopes of work for design and cost estimation.
Act as focal point for Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) loops and functional safety activities.
Ensure drawings, documentation and records reflect current configurations.
Review anomalies and implement remedial actions; support FAT and commissioning.
Conduct offshore/site surveys and support maintenance, integrity and reliability programs.
Support development of maintenance and integrity policies and annual work plans.
Promote safe task execution, incident prevention and continuous improvement.

Skills

IEC 61511

Functional safety

SECEs knowledge

Major Accident Hazards

Management of Change

Offshore gas experience

SIF loops

Instrumentation & control systems

Safety reporting

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Instrumentation/Control Engineering

HNC/HND in Instrumentation/Control Engineering

TÜV Functional Safety Engineer certification

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Factory Acceptance Testing tools

Job description

Company: ODE Asset Management Limited (ODE)

Contract: Permanent | Full Time

About ODE Asset Management:

ODE Asset Management Limited (ODE) is an established Asset Management and Operations Support provider with offices in Aberdeen and Great Yarmouth. As part of the DORIS Group, we deliver engineering, integrity management, project and operational support services across the UK energy sector, supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of critical offshore and onshore assets.

About the Instrument & Controls Engineer Role:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Instrument & Controls Engineer to join our Asset Support Team based in Great Yarmouth.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of offshore gas installations and renewable energy assets, providing specialist engineering support to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of instrumentation and control systems.

Working closely with operational teams, engineering colleagues, contractors and clients, you will play an important role in managing instrumentation and control system modifications, supporting maintenance and integrity activities and ensuring compliance with relevant safety and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a strong understanding of functional safety, Safety and Environmentally Critical Elements (SECEs) and the management of Major Accident Hazards, together with the ability to identify engineering risks and develop practical solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

Instrumentation & Control Systems

Supporting the coordination and management of modifications to asset instrumentation and control systems in accordance with client Management of Change procedures.
Developing detailed scopes of work to support engineering design and cost estimation.
Acting as a focal point for Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) loops and functional safety activities, including impact assessments and functional safety assessments.
Ensuring instrumentation drawings, technical documentation and records accurately reflect current operational configurations.
Reviewing instrumentation anomalies identified through daily operational reports and developing appropriate remedial actions.
Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning and related activities at vendor and fabrication facilities.
Conducting offshore and site surveys as required.

Maintenance, Integrity & Reliability

Supporting the development and implementation of instrumentation maintenance and integrity policies, strategies and routines.
Managing maintenance and operational risks, particularly those associated with Safety and Environmentally Critical Elements (SECEs).
Developing and maintaining annual work plans that integrate scheduled maintenance, engineering activities and verification requirements.
Reviewing completed maintenance data against equipment performance expectations.
Investigating recurring equipment failures and identifying opportunities to improve reliability and performance.
Supporting the effective management of instrumentation and control system integrity across operating assets.

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Supporting the identification and management of Major Accident Hazards.
Ensuring activities are planned and executed safely in accordance with ODE’s SHEQ policies and procedures.
Maintaining awareness of relevant statutory regulations, industry standards and codes of practice.
Promoting high standards of process safety, operational integrity and environmental performance.
Working collaboratively with engineering and operational teams to identify risks, resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement.

Skills, Experience and qualities we are looking for

Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience in Instrumentation, Control Systems or a related engineering discipline.
Demonstrable experience in instrumentation and control engineering within offshore gas production, process operations or a comparable industrial environment.
Strong working knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, maintenance and operational support.
In-depth working knowledge of IEC 61511 and functional safety principles.
Knowledge of EEMUA 191 and EEMUA 201
Knowledge of IEC 62443 and the OG86 cybersecurity framework.
Understanding of Major Accident Hazards and the management of Safety and Environmentally Critical Elements (SECEs).
Experience supporting Management of Change processes and engineering modifications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate technical issues and recommend practical solutions.
Excellent organisational and change control skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports for different audiences.
Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Good commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Proactive approach to maintaining high safety and environmental standards.
Full and valid driving licence.
Flexibility and willingness to travel offshore and to other locations for meetings, surveys and training as required.
Degree, HNC or HND in Instrumentation, Control Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Previous experience supporting Southern North Sea gas production facilities and operations.
TÜV Functional Safety Engineer certification.
Previous leadership or management experience.
Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing, commissioning and offshore engineering surveys.
Experience developing maintenance and integrity strategies for instrumentation and control systems.
Current offshore certification, including:
- MIST o BOSIET/FOET
- Offshore medical certificate o Secondary means of escape training (Donut/S-cape)

Why Join ODE?

At ODE, you’ll join an experienced and collaborative engineering organisation supporting technically challenging assets across the UK energy sector.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across a range of offshore gas and renewable energy assets, contributing directly to the safety, integrity and reliability of critical instrumentation and control systems.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineering and operational professionals, with opportunities to broaden your technical knowledge, contribute to engineering improvements and develop your career within a supportive and professional environment.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including: