Instrumentation Design Methodology Specialist

TECNIMONT; Catania; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecnimont in Catania seeks an Instrumentation Design Methodology Specialist to support project engineering with expertise in SmartPlant Instrumentation and SmartPlant Material. The role involves setting up tools, ensuring data consistency, and assisting project leaders and engineers on end-user tasks.

The candidate will contribute to standard setting, train peers, and explore AI-enabled improvements while traveling within Italy and abroad as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Availability to travel within Italy and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Set up instrumentation software tools per CAE Execution Plan guidelines to ensure project data consistency.
• Configure SmartPlant Instrumentation for project deliverables and monitor usage during execution.
• Prepare project specifications for SPI to define its application within the project.
• Set up Typical Loops, Hook-ups, CV calculation modules and intrinsically safe circuits.
• Support quality checks on the SPI database during project execution.
• Maintain coding for bulk and itemized instrumentation materials in SmartPlant Material.
• Issue Material Requisitions via SmartPlant Material per project requirements.
• Archive electronic copies of complete projects for reference.
• Update operating standards and procedures related to instrumentation design methodologies.
• Share knowledge with engineers in the Maire Tecnimont Group on new methods/tools.
• Collaborate to identify practical solutions for bulk activities.
• Explore AI technologies to improve SPI workflows and interfaces with other functions.
• Monitor market state-of-the-art and provide tech assessments.

Skills

Fluent English

End-user support

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation

SmartPlant Material

Job description

Tecnimont, MAIRE’s flagship company for Integrated E&C solutions with a presence in multiple countries, is an established powerhouse in the realm of innovative engineering and construction services, crafting the infrastructure for tomorrow's world.

Tecnimont is seeking Instrumentation Design Methodology Specialist to join our team in Catania.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing integrated solutions for complex plants designed to provide access to the latest technologies in our large-scale projects worldwide.

With a rich heritage of technological innovation and a forward-thinking approach, we lead the energy transition through engineering excellence, cutting-edge technology and strong and dynamic execution capability.

The Recruitment process is managed by Key2People, a partner of Tecnimont.

The Instrumentation Design Methodology Specialist is responsible, within the projects in which he/she is involved, for the assigned activities, with varying levels of technical complexity depending on his/her skills and experience, related to the setup, preparation and engineering support of design activities carried out through specific instrumentation software tools, such as SmartPlant Instrumentation or equivalent, as well as for the setup of the Instrument Engineering module within material management applications, such as SmartPlant Material or equivalent.

The Instrumentation Design Methodology Specialist supports Project Leaders, Specialists and Engineers in resolving any issues related to the use of software applications such as SmartPlant Instrumentation and SmartPlant Material, or equivalent tools, from an end-user perspective.

Main Activities and Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities of the Instrumentation Design Methodology Specialist include:

• Setting up instrumentation software tools in accordance with the guidelines defined in the CAE Execution Plan, in order to ensure consistency of project data, such as the WBS hierarchy, through the integration of engineering systems, including P&ID, 3D Model, instrumentation software tools and material management applications;
• Setting up SmartPlant Instrumentation, or an equivalent tool, for the project in order to ensure the quality of the deliverables produced by the Department in accordance with contractual requirements and the project schedule, as well as monitoring the correct use of the tool throughout project execution;
• Supporting the Project Leader in preparing project specifications for SmartPlant Instrumentation, or an equivalent tool, in order to properly define its application within the project;
• Setting up Typical Loops, Hook-ups, CV calculation modules and intrinsically safe circuits;
• Supporting the project team in performing any quality and consistency checks on the SmartPlant Instrumentation database, or equivalent, required during project execution;
• Managing and maintaining the coding system for bulk and itemized instrumentation materials within SmartPlant Material, or an equivalent tool;
• Supporting the project team in issuing Material Requisitions through SmartPlant Material, or an equivalent tool, according to project requirements;
• Preparing, maintaining and archiving electronic copies of complete projects to be used as references for Department activities;
• Supporting the implementation and continuous updating of operating standards and procedures related to instrumentation design methodologies;
• Participating in technical training activities and sharing experience with colleagues across the Maire Tecnimont Group regarding the application of new methodologies and tools, specifically contributing to the technical development of the Engineers within the team;
• Cooperating with the Project Leader or Plant Design Specialist to identify practical solutions for the implementation of bulk activities, such as reporting or database updates;
• Exploring new opportunities related to AI technologies in order to continuously improve the efficiency of work processes associated with SmartPlant Instrumentation, or equivalent tools, internal functional workflows and interfaces with other functions;
• Monitoring the market with regard to the state of the art and providing technical assessments of new products, technologies, workflows, applications and related developments.

Requirements:

• Degree in a technical discipline;
• At least 10 years of experience;
• Previous experience in independently managing the activities described above;
• Fluent written and spoken English;
• Availability to travel within Italy and abroad.

Location

Catania

Contract Type and Classification:

Contract type: Permanent Applicable collective agreement (NCLC): Chemical and Chemical-Pharmaceutical (identification code B011)

Job classification level: White Collar, consistent with job requirements and applicable Collective Agreement

Compensation:

The initial gross annual salary for this position, paid over 14 monthly installments, will be 42,920.92€

The compensation package will include the applicable elements of the Collective Agreement as well as benefits provided under company agreements, including flexible benefits and a participation bonus. Any additional variable components and/or benefits, regulated by Standards, Policies and/or company agreements, will be illustrated during the selection process.

Equal Opportunities:

This job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Transparency Statement:

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a job level and/or gross annual salary different from what is indicated in this job posting, consistently with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills. Any deviation from the information provided in the job posting will be justified by objective and verifiable elements that emerged during the selection process, including:

• Professional experience significantly higher/lower than the target profile
• Additional specialized skills relevant to the role
• Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final job configuration
• Alignment with internal grading system and consistency with comparable roles
• Outcomes of technical evaluations and/or assessments used in the selection process

Regulatory Compliance:

The decision is: Taken in compliance with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to Legislative Decree 96/2026 and EU Directive 2023/960

Is consistent with the applicable Italian Collective Bargaining Agreement

Complies with the values and principles set out in the Group Code of Ethics and in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy