Principal Instrument Engineer

Aker ASA; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Instrumentation Engineer in London, where your expertise will drive the energy transition. In this pivotal role, you'll manage project scopes, ensure technical compliance, and provide leadership to a talented team. With a commitment to professional development and a healthy work-life balance, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in the energy sector. Be part of a company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future and making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive pay and benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of technical standards and procedures.
• Experience in project management and leadership roles.
• Proficient in relevant software tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload and ensure compliance with project schedules.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the team.
• Attend vendor meetings and ensure technical compliance.

Skills

Technical Standards Understanding

Control Systems Knowledge

Field Instrumentation Knowledge

Leadership and Supervision

Project Management

Mentoring and Coaching

Education

B. Eng/B. Tech in a related discipline

Chartered with IET/IMC

Tools

COMOS

Job description

Do you want to play a role in solving global energy challenges for future generations?

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future.

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

Our Instrumentation Department in London is now looking for a Principal Instrumentation Engineer to join the team.

What will you be doing?

• Thorough understanding of technical standards and procedures under which project assignments are performed.
• Thorough knowledge of both Control Systems and Field instrumentation scope.
• Plan, organise and manage workload.
• Technical support to the instrumentation lead as required.
• Ensure work is completed in line with project schedules and manhour budgets.
• Identify, report and manage scope and schedule changes in accordance with project change control procedure.
• Ensure technical correctness of discipline deliverables and compliance with Client specifications and project standards.
• Review vendor documents for technical compliance.
• Attend vendor technical meetings. Attendance at FATs and commissioning.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with Aker Solutions operating system (PEM).
• Keep up-to-date with technical developments, National and International standards and legislative requirements related to discipline.
• Attend project reviews/meetings/audits as required and keep Lead/Discipline Manager fully informed of status.
• Provide effective leadership, supervision and technical guidance to assigned team.
• Assist in ensuring team are proficient in the use of relevant Software tools.
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers.

We think you should have:

B, Eng/B, Tech in a related discipline.

Preferably chartered with IET/IMC.

Prior experience in Aker and Aker systems like COMOS.

More reasons to work with us:

• Professional development and career opportunities.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Healthy work-life balance.
• Join a company committed to becoming a significant player in the energy transition.

Interested? Contact us.

For more information about the position, please contact Lloyd Odili, Regional Lead: email [e-mail].

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.