Subsea Controls Engineer (Shallow Water Pipeline Project)

Altea Energy; Italia; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Subsea Controls Engineer for a Shallow Water Pipeline Project in Italy. The role involves developing technical specifications, overseeing circuit designs, and providing operational support. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, have at least 12 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong communication and troubleshooting skills. The position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for both onshore and offshore responsibilities.

Competenze

• 12 years of relevant engineering experience required after graduation.
• Strong knowledge of subsea instrumentation and control hardware.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Mansioni

• Develop and review technical specifications for subsea instrumentation.
• Oversee the design of electrical/hydraulic circuits within umbilicals.
• Provide onshore and offshore technical support during operations.

Conoscenze

Subsea instrumentation knowledge

Troubleshooting and analytical skills

Communication skills

Control logic expertise

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Subsea Controls Engineer (Shallow Water Pipeline Project)

Subsea Controls & Instrumentation Engineering

• Develop and review technical specifications for subsea instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, valve sensors).
• Review and validate instrument data sheets, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, and loop sheets.
• Ensure instrumentation correctly integrates with Subsea Control Modules (SCMs) and Master Control System (MCS).
• Oversee the design of electrical/hydraulic circuits within umbilicals related to subsea controls.

Control System Design & Functional Logic

• Develop control narratives, functional logic diagrams, and cause-and-effect (C&E) matrices.
• Verify communication protocols including Modbus, CANbus, Ethernet, and fiber-optic systems.
• Ensure all design activities comply with API 17F, API 17O, ISO 13628-6 and project standards.

Operational Philosophy Implementation

• Translate the project operational philosophy into implementable control strategies.
• Develop and validate control modes (automatic, manual, remote, local).
• Establish safe and maintainable operating sequences for startup, shutdown, ESD, pigging, and chemical injection.

Interface & Integration Engineering

• Coordinate technical interfaces with pipeline engineering, umbilical/FOC teams, subsea vendors, and topside ICSS teams.
• Maintain and monitor interface registers and ensure timely closure of interface actions.
• Ensure system alignment prior to FAT, EFAT, and SIT.
• Prepare, review, and approve FAT, EFAT, SIT, and commissioning procedures.
• Witness SCM, MCS, and instrumentation testing, including calibration and loop checks.
• Support offshore commissioning, energization, and functional validation of subsea controls.

Operational Assurance & Troubleshooting

• Provide onshore and offshore technical support during operations.
• Analyze diagnostic data, condition monitoring outputs, and fault indications.
• Investigate and resolve instrumentation or control logic anomalies.
• Strong knowledge of subsea instrumentation and control hardware.
• Expertise in SCM, MCS, HPU systems, CI lines, and subsea ESD logic.
• Experienced in reading and preparing P&IDs, I/O lists, and logic diagrams.
• Ability to convert operational philosophy into robust control strategies.
• Offshore SIT/commissioning experience (preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant engineering experience after graduation.
• Excellent spoken and written English, with proven ability to prepare specifications and technical reports.