Instrument Engineer

NES Fircroft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to oversee engineering specifications and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in a multi-train LNG facility. The role involves coordinating with contractors, reviewing technical documents, and supporting project execution during engineering and construction phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant Oil and Gas project experience.
• Chartered Engineer, PE, or equivalent registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper design implementation for Instrumentation Engineering.
• Oversee and review EPC Contractor’s instrumentation scope of work.
• Provide expertise in Instrumentation and relevant Industry Codes and Standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Safety Culture

Instrumentation Engineering

Process Safety

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

• Work in the Instrumentation Engineering organization of 5 FTE on Company’s side and around 110 FTE on Contractor’s side.

• Assure the Instrumentation discipline issuance, review, and approval of around 5,000 technical documents.

• Implement engineering specifications and provide quality assurance in the procurement of materials, equipment, and services to ensure conformity with sound engineering practice and cost effectiveness.

• Ensure all Project HSE requirements are adhered to and implemented. Emphasize HSE throughout all design activities and contribute to developing a safety culture, making safety a natural part of all work performed.

• Provide expertise in Instrumentation and relevant Industry Codes and Standards for a multi-train LNG facility, including various on-line process analyzers and cryogenic instrumentation types.

• Review contractor and vendor-produced instrument data sheets for various instruments, analyzers, control valves, safety valves, tank gauging systems, HIPPS, fire and gas detectors, and bulk materials.

• Participate in FATs for DCS/ESD/F&G systems with Automation Engineers.

• Engage in P&ID reviews, HAZOP, and other safety review meetings.

• Interface with Contractor Instrumentation Engineering site leads to ensure coordination and issue resolution.

• Identify opportunities and risks related to Instrumentation design, working with Process Safety to ensure safeguards and mitigations are in place for safe operations.

• Oversee and coordinate Contractor planning and execution activities focusing on Instrumentation engineering, with awareness of multidisciplinary aspects.

• Support the Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer in ensuring adherence to the EPC contract's technical requirements.

• During site activities, respond promptly to queries and issues, oversee rectification of punch list items, and supervise erection and testing of equipment.

Context and environment

• Based in London during Engineering phase.

• Possible relocation to site during Construction or remote support from home office.

Accountabilities

• Ensure proper design implementation for Instrumentation Engineering.

• Oversee and review EPC Contractor’s instrumentation scope of work.

Qualifications/Experience required

• Degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline.

• Chartered Engineer, PE, or equivalent registration preferred.

• Proficient in English.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant Oil and Gas project experience.

• Supervisory experience in plant and project engineering.

Additional information about NES Fircroft’s global presence and support services is included but not directly relevant to the core job description and can be omitted for clarity.