Instrument Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil and Gas sector is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to oversee engineering activities and ensure compliance with HSE standards. The role involves reviewing technical documents, coordinating with contractors, and providing expertise in instrumentation for a multi-train LNG facility. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, chartered status preferred, and significant experience in relevant projects.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant Oil and Gas project experience.
• Supervisory experience in plant and project engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EPC Contractor’s instrumentation engineering scopes.
• Ensure adherence to Project HSE requirements.
• Review technical documents and vendor data sheets.

Skills

Instrumentation

HSE

Quality Assurance

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer

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 actively 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 online process analyzers and cryogenic instrumentation types.

• Review Contractor and vendor-produced instrument data sheets for flow, pressure, temperature, level instruments, process 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 operational opportunities and risks related to Instrumentation design, working with Process Safety to ensure safeguards and mitigations are in place.

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

• Assist the Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer in ensuring EPC contract adherence during execution.

• During site activities, respond promptly to queries and technical issues, oversee punch list rectifications, on-site testing, and erection of equipment.

Context and environment

• Based in London during the 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 engineering scopes of work.

Qualifications/Experience required

• Degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline.

• Chartered Engineer, PE, or equivalent registration preferred.

• Proficient in English.

• At least 8 years of relevant Oil and Gas project experience.

• Supervisory experience in plant and project engineering with increasing responsibilities.

Additional context 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.