Instrumentation Principal Engineer

M. Restart; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Instrumentation Principal Engineer sought for FPSO projects, overseeing design, integration, and delivery of instrumentation systems including ICSS, Fire & Gas, and telecom. The role requires hands-on engineering and the ability to mentor others while collaborating with Discipline Leads and clients.

Ideal candidates will have extensive offshore oil & gas experience, proficiency with SmartPlant Instrumentation and AVEVA, and a deep understanding of IEC 61508/61511 safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe, quality instrumentation solutions for FPSO projects with minimal guidance.
• Resolve complex technical issues to meet deliverables.
• Mentor engineers and promote knowledge transfer across regional centers.
• Collaborate with Discipline Manager and Leads to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Engineering design tools

Concept development

Detailed design

Systems engineering

Package engineering

Site engineering

Analysis

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Instrumentation/ Electrical/ Control

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation

AVEVA tools

Job description

Instrumentation Principal Engineer

For one of our clients in the floating production industry, we are looking for a Instrumentation Principal Engineer. Our client is a leader in Floating Production Storage & Offloading systems.

Purpose

The Instrument Department is responsible for the design of Process Control and Instrumentation Systems, Integrated Control & Safety Systems, Fire & Gas Systems and Telecom Systems. The Principal Instrumentation Engineer acts as the Technical Lead for the allotted FPSO engineering project, overseeing the design, specification, integration, and delivery of instrumentation systems. This includes Process Control Systems, Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS), Fire & Gas Systems, and Telecommunication Systems.

Responsibilities

• You utilize your technical expertise to develop safe and quality solutions in support of projects and discipline requirements without guidance.
• You ensure successful resolution of complex technical issues to meet projects and discipline deliverables.
• You engage with peers across Regional Centers to promote knowledge sharing and act as a consultant and mentor to less experienced engineers within the discipline to ensure knowledge transfer, product memory, and application of best practices.
• You work in conjunction with Discipline Manager; Discipline Leads and engineering staff to seek continuous improvement in both quality and efficiency of the work.
• You improve and promote continuously your technical knowledge and capabilities by staying abreast of the latest industry developments, including internal technology readiness and ensuring that lessons learnt are effectively captured from the fleet, projects and technology.
• You may act as Discipline Lead for assigned scope of work and/or may be designated as a Technical Expert (TE) and/or Engineering Method Authority.
• You may act as the primary technical contact for instrumentation matters with clients and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Engineering.

Experience

• Minimum 25 years of experience in offshore oil & gas instrumentation engineering.
• Strong experience with FPSO systems and marine instrumentation.
• Proficiency in Smart Plant Instrumentation and AVEVA tools.
• Deep understanding of hazardous area design and functional safety (IEC 61508, IEC 61511).
• Fluency in communicative English.

Functional Competencies

• ICSS – ICSS
• Instrumentation
• Engineering design and calculation tools
• Concept development
• Detailed design
• Systems Engineering
• Package engineering and manufacturing
• Site engineering
• Analysis
• Planning

Requirements

• FPSO experience is highly preferred. Worst case, candidates need to have FLNG type of background. Fixed offshore platform or fixed wind installation experience will not be a fit.
• EPC experience is required.
• At least 10-12 years of progressive Instrumentation Engineer experience within the oil and gas sector.
• We are looking for hands on engineers, not lead engineers.